The Supplier Portal is designed to provide suppliers with convenient access to information about their financial interactions with the State of Ohio. The Supplier Portal is easy to use, accessible across multiple devices (computers, smartphones, and tablets), and efficiently enables self-service functionality.
Functions Performed in the Supplier Portal
- Register to do business with the state; or
- If the user’s business is already registered, request to have your OH|ID associated with your business
- View Dashboards
- Pending purchase order, invoice and payment totals
- News stories
- Access additional features
- Search for purchase orders, invoices and payments to see the status of each
- Launch eBid, eSettlements* and update UNSPS codes
- Manage Users**
* To access eSettlements the user and the supplier require further setup. For more information please contact us at 1-877-644-6771
** Manage Users functionality requires that the user has Administrator rights. Please see the help document in the "Help Documents" section below titled managing users or for more information please contact us at 1-877-644-6771
Help Documents
OH|ID
The Supplier Portal is accessed using the state’s Enterprise Identity Management System, OH|ID. Supplier's Users may view the How to Create an OH|ID for instructions on creating an OH|ID if they don’t already have one.
OH|ID provides an 8-digit user ID that can be used to access a variety of the state’s online applications. It delivers a secure and private experience for users during online interactions with the state – providing advanced fraud detection, prevention, and analytics features.
We encourage you to sign up for an OH|ID to access the portal. With your OH|ID, you may do the following:
- Add your business to your account, either as a new or existing supplier
- Begin navigating around the portal
Navigating the Portal
Supplier Portal is designed to make it quick and easy to navigate through information about your financial transactions with the State and find the details you need. The ways you move around the site are like other popular websites today, with common features including:
- A top menu bar that that is consistent on pages across the site
- A search function that makes it easy to find specific invoices, purchase orders, and payments
- Links in lists and details that give you quick access to move between associated invoices, purchase orders, and payments
Perhaps the most important rule to remember in using these features is that you are encouraged to explore – the Supplier Portal is designed for you to move throughout the site, with multiple ways to get to most information and find the details you need. Feel free to click around the site to find the ways of using it that work best for you.
If you run into challenges – or want to tell us your favorite part of the site – don’t hesitate to reach out by email (OBM.SharedServices@OBM.ohio.gov) or phone (877-644-6771).
Definitions
Supplier: An organization or individual registered to sell goods or services to the State of Ohio
Supplier Administrator: Designated "super-user" for a Supplier. An Administrator may:
- Set-up additional users with access to the Supplier
- Review invoices
- View payment information
- View purchase orders
Supplier User: Representative of a Supplier with OH|ID credentials to access the Supplier Portal. A user may:
- View contact information
- Review invoices
- View payment information
- View purchase orders
