A Vendor Portal is a secure, online platform that enables suppliers to interact directly with a company’s procurement, inventory, finance, and logistics systems. It provides a centralized interface where vendors can receive purchase orders, submit invoices, update product data, manage shipments, track payments, confirm availability, and maintain real‑time communication with the buying or category management organization.

Vendor portals streamline supplier collaboration by eliminating manual email exchanges, preventing data discrepancies, and improving visibility across the end‑to‑end supply chain.