leverancierIDs

LeverancierIDs are unique identifiers assigned to suppliers within a company’s procurement and supplier management systems. They enable unambiguous reference to a supplier across procurement, accounts payable, contracts, and performance data, reducing confusion when multiple records or contacts are involved.

These IDs are typically created in a supplier master data environment and can be numeric or alphanumeric. They serve as the primary key for supplier records and are used to link related data such as legal entity details, tax numbers, addresses, payment terms, contact persons, and performance metrics. The ID itself is not usually descriptive of the supplier; descriptive information is stored in associated fields and records.

Governance and lifecycle management are important for maintaining data quality. Procedures include validation during creation, de-duplication to prevent multiple IDs for the same supplier, periodic cleansing, and deactivation of obsolete or merged supplier records. Consistent use of LeverancierIDs helps ensure accurate reporting, spend analysis, and supplier risk assessment.

Integration and interoperability are common drivers for the use of supplier IDs. They appear in ERP systems, procurement platforms, invoicing workflows, EDI exchanges, and supplier portals. In practice, the ID acts as a stable reference point even as supplier details change, enabling reliable data linking across processes and systems. Some organizations participate in broader master data governance or reference data initiatives to improve cross-system matching and reduce supplier duplication.

Standards for supplier identifiers vary by organization and region; there is no universal global standard. As a result, LeverancierIDs are typically defined and managed within each enterprise’s master data strategy, with attention to data quality, access controls, and privacy compliance.