What is the Global Payment Term Optimization initiative and how do I benefit?
We are launching a global initiative to ensure our systems, processes, and payment terms are optimized to offer these benefits to suppliers:
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Increased payment predictability
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Standard payment terms that allows for added transparency and on-time payments
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More consistency in payment schedules, enabling better management of cashflow
Are all suppliers subject to Cargill’s new payment terms?
Yes! Our new global payment terms policy is effective across all of our suppliers globally. Our global initiative will help to ensure our systems, processes, and payment terms are optimized to ensure our vendors are given more payment transparency and paid on-time globally.
Are finance options available?
Unfortunately, at this time, we do not have financing options available. However, we are working towards offering a financing option in the near future and can follow up as details become more clear. In the meantime, you can reach out to your Cargill Buyer to understand other payment term options.
Other than financing, what other options are available?
Please reach out to your Cargill Buyer to discuss earlier payment term options with discounts.
Who can I contact to discuss this payment term change further?
Please email us at [email protected] to raise any concerns you may have.
Do I follow the same process for remitting invoices?
Yes, your current invoicing process and remit to address are NOT changing as a result of this initiative.
How can I determine when my company will get paid?
You can determine your payment date by your actual contract.
How can I avoid delayed payments?
Be sure to follow the invoice submission instructions available on the Supplier Central site.
Are there any exceptions to submitting invoices to this location?
No.
If I need to re-submit an invoice, will the payment terms calculate from Receipt of Original invoice or Receipt of Revised invoice?
If you need to re-submit an invoice to correct an error or provide missing information, the date Accounts Payable receives the re-submitted invoice is new Invoice Receipt Date from which the payment date is calculated.
How does Cargill calculate the payment date if I submit an invoice to my contact at the plant?
If you submit the invoice to a contact at our plant, the day the invoice processing team receives the invoice is the Invoice Receipt Date.
Who do I contact if my payment is more than 10 days past due or have a question regarding pending payments?
If your payment is more than 10 days late, please follow these instructions on Vendor Support to contact the supplier relations team, so that we can follow up with you. We appreciate your patience as we follow up on your inquiry.
How does my company benefit from this change?
Because payments will be paid according to a consistent process, it will enable a more predictable cash flow for our suppliers.
