Procurement automation

Nornickel uses a single automated SAP SRM SAP SRM means System Analysis Programme for Supplier Relationship Management. electronic platform for supplier relationship management.

The SAP SRM platform is an efficient tool to handle centralised and decentralised procurement activities for the Group’s entities.

For potential suppliers and partners, the platform offers access to online procurement information across all product categories. The system also enables users to generate and download procurement reports and other necessary documents, which greatly facilitates the document flow with suppliers.

SAP SRM access is free and requires no electronic signature to sign up and use the system. The Group relies on electronic workflow to streamline mutual settlements.

To raise market awareness and attract new suppliers, in 2024, SAP SRM was integrated with one of the top federal electronic trading platforms (as ranked by RAEX), which complies with the highest Russian and international standards for security and fault tolerance.

One of the Company’s communication channels for supplier engagement is the Suppliers section on its website, which provides key information on procurement principles and procedures, planned procurement requirements, and announcements and invitations to participate in tenders.
In 2024, entities at the Trans‑Baikal Division and the Polar Division’s Norilsk site launched Telegram channels to promptly notify suppliers about upcoming procurements. These channels provide updates on the entities’ needs for various materials and services.