Kimberly-Clark is committed to providing simple and standardized transactional processes for our suppliers around the world. We value our supplier relationships and strive to be easy to do business with in all facets.
Kimberly-Clark Procurement teams leverage global sourcing and category strategies to drive best-in-class procurement performance and deliver the competitive advantage Kimberly-Clark needs to win in the marketplace.
Our Procure-to-Pay process starts with requisitioners in our plants or offices, and is facilitated by Purchase Orders being approved and delivered to our Suppliers. Once a Purchase Order has been fulfilled, Kimberly-Clark validates receipt and upon receipt of a valid invoice, initiates a timely payment.
The use of a Purchase Order (PO) is a standard Kimberly-Clark policy and required method of communicating our commitment to purchase materials and services. To help us meet our payment commitments, we provide suppliers with the following PO Requirement guidelines.
Our P2P Supplier Portal enables e-document exchange of POs, Purchase Order Acknowledgement (POA), Advanced Shipping Notices (ASN) and invoices, with 24/7 visibility into your payment status through secure portal-based technology.
Our PO requirements facilitate a streamlined payment process for our suppliers:
To ensure prompt payment processing, suppliers should take care in submitting invoices via the correct method. Electronic invoicing (e-Invoicing) through EDI or the P2P Supplier Portal are the methods of invoice receipt for Kimberly-Clark, unless otherwise dictated by regulatory requirements.
All invoices must include a valid Kimberly-Clark PO number, as failure to include a valid PO number on invoices will delay payment processing. Do not mail, email or fax additional copies of an invoice. Unnecessary invoice copies will delay payment.
Suppliers are required to follow our Invoice Requirements below, as well as any region specific invoice submission requirements.
How to Invoice Us
Suppliers are required to submit all invoices electronically via Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) or our Kimberly-Clark Procure-to-Pay (P2P) Supplier Portal. Invoices must be sent according to the instructions on a Purchase Order.
In few and predetermined cases, invoices may be received via an alternate method. Your Kimberly-Clark Procurement resource can advise you regarding the best delivery method.
Our P2P Supplier Portal enables e-document exchange of PO’s, Purchase Order Acknowledgment (POA), Advanced Shipping Notices (ASN) and invoices, with 24/7 visibility into payment status through the secure portal based technology.
Invoicing specifications for EDI follow standard formats, including EDI 810, XML and CSV.
Click here for a full list of invoice requirements.
Suppliers are required to submit all invoices electronically via Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) or our Kimberly-Clark Procure-to-Pay (P2P) Supplier Portal. Invoices must be sent according to the instructions on a Purchase Order.
All invoices must include:
Other requirements:
Freight requirements:
Unique Region-specific Invoice Submissions Requirements:
Kimberly-Clark is focused on safe and secure automated payment methods. Through the Procure-to-Pay Supplier Portal, enrolled suppliers have real-time visibility to the status of their payments. Our globally approved payment options include electronic payments or card payments.
EFT Payments
Receiving payments via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) Payments provides secure and timely payment receipt and an automated payment application process. More information is available for this payment method in North America.
Card Payments
In North America, suppliers may have an option to receive payment via a secure credit card. While card payments may come with a fee, these fees can be offset by other benefits.
To determine if you are eligible for either card option, ask your Kimberly-Clark contact to confirm with Procurement.
Striving to continuously seek solutions that provide better ways to work with our valued suppliers, we now do business together through the Kimberly-Clark Procure-to-Pay (P2P) Supplier Portal.
P2P Supplier Portal
Simplifying Your P2P Experience. Everything You Need. All in One Place.
The P2P Supplier Portal is an easy-to-use solution offering intuitive features that improve the day-to-day communications and transactional operations.
Suppliers enjoy free of charge:
See the Kimberly-Clark P2P Supplier Portal Procurement Policy for more information regarding expectations of using the portal.
Access the Procure-to-Pay Supplier Portal
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