We’ve adopted SAP Ariba as our procure to pay e-commerce solution. SAP Ariba's cloud-based platform connects SCE and suppliers and provides online access to:

  • Sourcing and bidding
  • Negotiation and contracts
  • Purchase orders
  • Invoicing
  • Real time payment status
  • More flexible discounting

We believe this new platform will create new efficiencies across our Supply Management processes. If you have any questions or concerns, please email us at AribaTeam@sce.com.

 

Employing Best Practices and Strategies

Our Supply Chain Management (SCM) group is responsible for all activities associated with procurement, storage, distribution, and final disposition of the goods and services the company needs to do business. We utilize industry best practices and other strategic business initiatives to help achieve our procurement and material management goals.

 

Procurement

Our procurement goal is to decrease acquisition, ownership and disposal costs, ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines. We do this by implementing contracts with sensible terms and conditions.

Our purchasing decisions are based on value as measured by cost, quality, and service. Purchasing practices are carefully monitored by a variety of regulatory agencies such as the California Public Utilities Commission and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.

 

Material Management

To provide the best customer service and perform maintenance and repairs on our electrical equipment, we must have an optimal supply of material (transformers, cable, meters, etc.) readily available.   

SCM's material management function uses a variety of strategies to ensure material availability, including internal stocking, capacity planning, and consignment. Material management also coordinates the delivery of materials and manages the disposal and reclamation of salvageable material.

 

Purchasing Strategy

Our Supply Chain Management (SCM) group has adopted comprehensive purchasing strategies and programs. These strategies help SCM achieve its service, quality, and cost goals in the acquisition and management of goods and services.

Our purchasing strategy includes sourcing guidelines, supplier programs, and supply chain tools like electronic data interchange (EDI).

 

Creating Value Beyond the Purchase Price

Our sourcing strategy is based on a process of creating value. In making sourcing decisions, we go beyond the purchase price to consider all supply chain costs associated with an item or service.

In addition to the purchase price, our sourcing decisions incorporate costs for storage, distribution, use, and disposal of goods. We also consider the impact of quality and service to internal SCE business processes.

 

Recognizing Superior Suppliers

The Supplier Performance program provides recognition to key suppliers for providing superior value, quality and service to SCE. In this program, an agreement is reached with each participating supplier detailing costs, quality, and service goals for the coming year.

The goals are specific to the type of product or service the supplier provides. Superior performance in these categories results in valuable public recognition and awards for high-performance suppliers.

 

Supply Chain Management Terms & Conditions

For the benefit of our suppliers and business associates, below is a list of SCE’s standard Ts&Cs, definitions, and exhibits for various procurement transactions and requirements.

NOTE: The Transactional Term & Conditions, the Transactional Terms and Conditions Exhibits, and the Definitions have been sunset and are only in use for existing Purchase Orders. Effective April 1, 2025, new Purchase Order Terms & Conditions are in place. Suppliers should reach out to their SCE Procurement contacts for copies, if requested. 

Helpful Resources

Transactional Terms & Conditions

Transactional Terms and Conditions Exhibits

Definitions

Definitions to Edison Transactional Terms and Conditions

Supplier Resources

Contractor Safety Documents

Template/Blank Forms

Reference Documents

Job Aids and Other Documents

Contractor Safety Critical Observable Actions (COA)

Contractor Environmental Documents

Environmental Service Requests