Vendor Performance and Operation Standards (VPOS)
Vendor Performance and Operation Standards (VPOS)
These sections outline the required programs and processes for Merchandising Partners in the process of onboarding, as well as current Merchandising Partners.
Please note: there are different Vendor Performance and Operation Standards (VPOS) for Exclusive Brands and Canada Partners:
For the content requiring a login, use your temporary credentials issued during onboarding (T-ID), or your permanent credentials (V-ID).
STANDARD TERMS AND VENDOR INSURANCE STANDARDS
Best Buy Standard Terms and Vendor Insurance Standards apply to all vendors selling goods for resale to Best Buy. Acceptance of a purchase order from Best Buy constitutes your acceptance of these terms.
CORPORATE SPONSORSHIPS, DONATIONS AND IN-STORE PROMOTIONS
For information about donations or Best Buy Giving Partnerships, visit the Best Buy Corporate site which includes information that reflects our commitment to the communities in which we live and work. For information about corporate sponsorship and in-store promotions, contact sponsorship@bestbuy.com.
EDI and E-BUSINESS
Best Buy offers two solutions to enable trading electronically: Traditional Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) and Web-enabled EDI. Both solutions meet our E-Business requirements, which are included as part of the Vendor Master Agreement (VMA).
If you have not implemented EDI in the past, contact the EDI Team (before you receive your Best Buy vendor number) to discuss EDI options and receive guidance.
FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING
AP VISIBILITY
AP Visibility allows Best Buy to share financial information and conduct business in a secure environment with our partners
ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER (EFT)
EFT is the system used to pay invoices, deduct payables and wire transfers.
- Do not enroll unless Best Buy has initiated a plan to sell your products.
- Best Buy will not issue a vendor number until you are enrolled in EFT.
- Every Vendor Number must be set up separately in the EFT system.
GLOBAL LOCATION NUMBER
A Global Location Number (GLN) is a numeric "name" for a company, and provides a standard means to identify data owners/information providers such as distributors, brokers, and manufacturers, as well as legal entities and physical locations.
ITEM INDUCTION AND PRODUCT DATA MANAGEMENT
Best Buy accepts new product data from merchandising partners via the Product Data Management portal (PDM). Vendors can connect and submit to PDM using one of two standard methods – API or File Exchange.
POLICIES, GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS
Review the policies and standards that apply to our Best Buy Partners, as found on the Policies homepage.
PRODUCT SPECIFIC POLICIES AND COMPLIANCE
Products delivered to Best Buy are required to meet all applicable Federal, State and Local product safety laws and regulations.
SECOND AND THIRD PARTY PROVIDERS
The purpose of these guidelines is to set clear expectations for all work that Second or Third Party Labor conducts in Best Buy stores. It is important to ensure alignment of goals and strategy to maximize the customer and employee experience.
SHIP IT RIGHT
Ship It Right is Best Buy’s Logistics and Shipping compliance program which measures inbound shipping at points where improvements can be made, based on supply chain points within the vendor's control.
SUPPLY CHAIN AND LOGISTICS
To interface with Best Buy Logistics and Transportation, refer to the various Inbound Shipping guides available on the Partner Portal. These guides detail the requirements for shipments from our Partners. Your supply chain and logistics partners should also familiarize themselves with the Best Buy shipping and receiving processes listed in these guides.