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Tools & Training

Procurement & Supply Chain Tools

Enhancing Procurement and Supply Chain through Digital Innovation.

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Digitalization Fundamentals

At Roche, we are committed to harmonizing our procurement and supply chain systems and processes on a global scale. Our focus on digitalization ensures a strong foundation for both indirect and direct procurement, enabling efficiency and consistency across all operations.

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Current Implementation Focus

Our current implementation efforts prioritize improved collaboration and data exchange with our suppliers. We are dedicated to fostering a seamless and efficient partnership environment.

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Innovation and Sustainability Focus

As part of our ongoing projects, we aim to enhance the supplier experience by jointly addressing innovation and sustainability agendas. Our goal is to work hand-in-hand with our suppliers to drive forward-thinking and sustainable practices within our supply chain.

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We are continuing to innovate, improving end-to-end experiences and value supplier relationships.
Onboarded suppliers are regularly updated with technology updates, release notes and training in our Supplier Hub.

Outlook: Harnessing AI for Smarter Decisions

At Roche, we are integrating advanced AI solutions into our procurement and supply chain processes. By leveraging AI, we can harvest valuable insights and make faster, more informed decisions. This aligns with our commitment to innovation, improving efficiency, and driving greater value for Roche and our suppliers. Our AI-powered tools enable predictive analytics, risk management, and enhanced decision-making capabilities, ensuring we stay ahead in this dynamic environment.

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Choose your training from the below categories according to your business relationship with us.

Supplier Training & Resources

This section is dedicated to providing comprehensive training resources tailored specifically for our suppliers. Equip yourself with essential knowledge, industry best practices, and Roche-specific guidelines to enhance our collaboration. By investing in your development, we aim to empower you to contribute effectively and innovate within our partnership, ensuring the highest standards in healthcare advancement.

Supplier Onboarding & Master Data Management

New Supplier Onboarding and Master Data Management solution expected to launch in Q1 2026. Required instructions for suppliers in scope will be released here in addition to email communication.

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Indirect Procurement (myBuy / GEP SMART)

Roche's new sourcing platform, myBuy, powered by GEP SMART, is designed to enhance our procure-to-pay processes. This free, cloud-native solution offers transparency, timely transactions, effective communication, and sustainability.

Training

We provide tailored training materials for our suppliers according to differing preferences (“How to guides.”, Videos etc):

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Additionally we captured recurring questions from suppliers:

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Direct Procurement (iCollab / GEP NEXXE)

Roche's supply chain collaboration platform, iCollab, powered by GEP NEXXE facilitates closer collaboration and enhanced communication with our suppliers. This free, cloud-native solution ensures transparent, standardized processes and real-time updates. During our transition, each supplier will be contacted to connect via the GEP NEXXE Portal or through ERP system integration. This platform promotes a high degree of automation, ensuring the timeliness and sustainability of supply chain transactions.

Training

We provide tailored training materials for our suppliers according to differing preferences (“How to guides.”, Videos etc):

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Additionally we captured recurring questions from suppliers:

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Thank you to all our valued suppliers who are embracing the opportunity to adopt our new procurement platform. Together we can successfully drive digitalisation to deliver our vision of personalised healthcare for patients.

Marielle Beyer

Head of Global Procurement at Roche

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