Pricing that scales with supplier participation and information needs.
Buyers pay an implementation fee, an annual program fee based on supplier volume, and annual fees for the information modules they enable. Suppliers pay only for the modules they choose to maintain, with Supplier Contacts always included at no charge.
Buyer pricing structure
Implementation fee
One-time
Annual program fee
Based on supplier volume
Information modules
Annual fee per module
Supplier Contacts
Included
Year 1 = Implementation + Annual Program Fee + Selected Modules
Three components create a scalable buyer program.
The model separates initial launch costs from the ongoing annual program and the specific information modules the buyer wants to manage.
Implementation fee
A one-time implementation fee covers program design, platform configuration, data preparation, communications setup, onboarding, and launch support.
Standard Implementation
Up to 1,000 suppliers and up to three modules.
$15,000
Enterprise Implementation
1,001–5,000 suppliers or more complex program requirements.
$30,000
Strategic Implementation
More than 5,000 suppliers, multiple business units, or custom workflows.
Custom
| Supplier Population | Annual Program Fee |
|---|---|
| 1–250 suppliers | $6,000 |
| 251–500 suppliers | $12,000 |
| 501–1,000 suppliers | $24,000 |
| 1,001–2,500 suppliers | $48,000 |
| 2,501–5,000 suppliers | $85,000 |
| 5,001–10,000 suppliers | $150,000 |
| More than 10,000 suppliers | Custom |
Select only the information your program needs.
Supplier Contacts is included in every buyer program. Additional modules are licensed annually.
C
Supplier Contacts
Business contacts, addresses, telephone numbers, email addresses, and communication ownership.
Included
✓
Certifications
Professional, operational, diversity, quality, and industry-specific certifications.
$7,500/year
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Compliance
Compliance questionnaires, policy acknowledgments, supporting documentation, and reviews.
$10,000/year
$
Payment Info
Payment contacts, remittance details, tax information, and payment-method documentation.
$5,000/year
P
Pricing
Price-change notices, effective dates, supporting documents, and pricing communications.
$15,000/year
Estimate first-year and recurring annual pricing.
Select supplier volume, implementation level, and the modules you expect to include.
Estimated pricing
Implementation fee
$15,000
Annual program fee
$6,000
Selected module fees
$0
Estimated first-year total
$21,000
Estimated recurring annual total
$6,000
Estimates exclude custom workflows, additional services, taxes, and programs involving more than 10,000 suppliers.
Suppliers pay only for the information modules they maintain.
Supplier Contacts is free. Suppliers may add individual modules or select a bundle that fits their business needs.
Controlled program and user access.
Suppliers can keep their contact information current at no cost and add paid modules when they want to maintain additional business information.
- Supplier Contacts is always free.
- Suppliers choose which paid modules to maintain.
- Information can be reused across eligible buyer relationships.
- Annual pricing creates a predictable cost structure.
| Supplier Module | Annual Supplier Fee |
|---|---|
| Supplier Contacts | Free |
| Certifications | $149 |
| Compliance | $199 |
| Payment Info | $149 |
| Pricing | $249 |
Simple packages for suppliers that need multiple modules.
Suppliers may purchase modules individually or select a discounted annual bundle.
Free
$
0
year
-
Supplier Contacts
-
Business name
-
Address and website
-
Primary business contact
Core
$
249
year
-
Supplier Contacts
-
Certifications
-
Basic supporting documents
Professional
$
499
year
-
Supplier Contacts
-
Certifications
-
Compliance
-
Payment Info
Most Popular
Commercial
$
699
year
-
Supplier Contacts
-
Certifications
-
Compliance
-
Payment Info
-
Pricing
See how the model works.
Illustrative examples show the difference between initial-year and recurring annual pricing.
Implementation fee
2,500 suppliers with Certifications, Compliance, Payment Info, and Pricing.
Standard Implementation
$15,000
Annual program fee
$48,000
Certifications
$7,500
Compliance
$10,000
Payment Info
$5,000
Pricing
$15,000
Year 1
$115,000
Annual renewal
$85,500
Implementation fee
2,500 suppliers with Certifications, Compliance, Payment Info, and Pricing.
Supplier Contacts
Free
Certifications
$149
Compliance
$199
Payment Info
$149
Pricing
$249
Individual module total
$746
Commercial bundle
$699
Pricing note: All pricing on this page is proposed and illustrative. Final fees, scope, implementation requirements, discounts, and contract terms should be approved before publication or customer use.
Build a supplier program around the information you actually need.
SDS can structure buyer and supplier pricing around supplier volume, selected modules, implementation complexity, and program scope.