TYS Supplier Management Software FAQs

Trust Your Supplier (TYS) is a supplier management software designed for companies managing 500+ suppliers. TYS Essentials provides enterprise-grade compliance and risk controls without the cost or complexity of traditional systems. It offers out-of-the-box workflows, embedded compliance orchestration, and access to a pre-validated global supplier data network. Unlike spreadsheets, ERP modules, or basic automation tools, TYS Essentials helps organizations modernize supplier onboarding, streamline compliance, and gain full visibility into supplier risk with minimal IT effort.

To join TYS as a customer, contact us at [email protected]. A Client Success Manager will guide you through account setup, answer your questions, and help enable TYS for your team.

TYS provides REST API integrations with applications like SAP, Oracle, and SAP Ariba to exchange documents, data, and notifications. Your TYS Client Success Manager will help create an integration plan that supports your current procurement processes and workflow.

Onboarding timelines are flexible to suit your organization’s needs. Typically, a proof of concept (POC) takes 1–2 months, and onboarding suppliers in a single geography takes about 2–3 months.

TYS works best on Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox (latest versions recommended). Microsoft Edge is also supported. TYS does not support Internet Explorer (IE).

The procurement team portal is currently available in English. The supplier portal, TYS Connect, supports multiple languages, including Canadian French, English, German, French, Portuguese, Italian, Simplified Chinese, and Spanish.

TYS supports supplier onboarding in over 100 countries. Country-specific attributes such as corporate identifiers, addresses, and banking details are configured based on the supplier’s location.

Yes. The TYS team can assist with data cleansing, bulk invitations, and supplier adoption. Work directly with your Customer Engagement Director to discuss available services and associated costs.

TYS is built on an enterprise-grade platform with robust security and privacy controls. It supports Single Sign-On (SSO) and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). Supplier digital wallets are secured with blockchain technology, ensuring tamper-proof audit trails. Role-based access controls limit data visibility to authorized users, and TYS adheres to industry-recognized standards, including SOC 1/2 and ISO 27001. Read our full privacy policy here.

TYS supports comprehensive risk and compliance management, including: *Cybersecurity risk (certifications, vulnerabilities, third-party assessments) *Fraud and anti-bribery controls *Financial and operational viability *Sanctions and watchlist screening *ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) *Data privacy and security (GDPR, CCPA)

Features depend on the subscription level purchased. TYS provides a range of capabilities, including: *Supplier onboarding and request intake workflows *Process orchestration for approvals and exception management *Integration with third-party data providers for verification and risk scoring *Custom scoring models and configurable risk thresholds *Supplier portal for firmographics, ownership, locations, and questionnaires on ESG, quality, information security, and certifications

*Enhanced supplier data quality through cleaning and enrichment *Pre-qualified suppliers for faster onboarding and risk assessment *Centralized repository for supplier documents *Accelerated due diligence via pre-integrated data providers *Unified risk visibility across suppliers and domains *Automated risk workflows for approvals, alerts, and exceptions *Bank account validation to prevent fraud *Audit-ready compliance tracking and reporting *Continuous monitoring to reduce risk blind spots