Suppliers
A perfect pairing
We pride ourselves on being able to build lasting partnerships that drive value and success
Having a great relationship with suppliers is core to our success. When we partner, we expect quality goods and services at a fair price, as well as a shared pursuit of innovative approaches that drive mutual, lasting value. Above all, our suppliers must comply with all legal, ethical and transparent practices when dealing with LION.
Policy with purpose
Sustainable choices
Strong partnerships
Honesty
Our payment process
1.
LION’s standard payment term is 90 days from receipt of a valid invoice. This is for all suppliers, unless the supplier is a “Small Business” under our updated definitions in the standard purchasing terms and conditions, or has a written agreement with LION. Refer below to FAQs for further information.
2.
We utilise SAP Ariba to transact with most of our suppliers. To maintain your supplier details in Ariba, please see the Supplier Maintenance FAQs.
3.
We operate under a “No Purchase Order (PO), No Pay” Policy. This means that all invoices must have a valid PO quoted on the invoice copy, otherwise there may be a delay in processing payment.
4.
Our payments process is entirely paperless. All invoices should be submitted via email to:
LION is a signatory to the Business Council of Australia’s Supplier Payment Code. The code is a voluntary initiative to ensure small business suppliers are paid promptly and on-time.
Contacts
For all accounts payable enquiries
LION Supplier Central Australia
LION Supplier Central New Zealand
CYBER SECURITY
Stay alert, stay safe
Unfortunately, cyber threats are very real. We encourage all of our suppliers to be aware of business cyber fraud and other threats, including phishing emails or messages. You can protect yourself by validating any requests for payments, changes to banking details, or information directly with your LION representative.
Social procurement at LION
As people that love our planet, and as a certified B Corporation, we’re committed to using our buying power to create a lasting positive impact on the world
OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES
Suppliers & opportunities
Suppliers
If you meet the following criteria, we’d love to work with you:
- Indigenous-owned businesses (through Supply Nation)
- Women-owned businesses (through WEConnect)
- Social Enterprise (through Social Traders)
- B-Corp certified
- Australian Disability Enterprises
Opportunities
At the moment, we’re focusing on these categories:
- Corporate Services: includes meetings & events, office supplies, customer loyalty /gift cards, corporate clothing
- Consulting, Labour, Recruitment services and other professional services like training
- Marketing Services; includes promotional items, merchandise, marketing services, market research
- Site Services; including cleaning, security, MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Operations), PPE, facilities management
- IT Services; includes professional IT services, business process outsourcing, application services and infrastructure
- For information on becoming a supplier contact LION Procurement [email protected]
Environmental policy
We’ve set a commitment to achieve a net zero value chain by 2050.
We recognise this involves our suppliers and we look forward to working with you to find ways that we can measure, report and reduce our collective lifecycle emissions.
Circular economy
We’ve adopted the principles of a circular economy, which means designing products and processes so that resources can be used in a ‘closed loop’ system. This way, we can maximise resource efficiency and minimise our waste to landfill.
To promote the circular economy, we’ve set the following targets:
Reduce unnecessary packaging
Implement lightweight packaging where possible
Make 100% of consumer packaging recyclable
Make consumer packaging, on average, contain more than 50% recycled content
- To learn more, please contact LION Environment team [email protected]
Responsible sourcing
As a leading beverage company with a portfolio that includes many of our region’s favourite brands, we believe the scale of our operations provides both an obligation and an opportunity to drive positive change.
We aim to do this by acting with integrity and upholding business ethics – including having strict policies on things like corruption, privacy, sustainable sourcing practices and human rights.
Our consumers expect transparency and want to know where LION products come from and how they are made. They put their trust in our brands and expect us to do the right thing. We respect this trust and take our responsibility seriously.
But we can’t achieve this alone. We rely on thousands of suppliers providing us with raw materials such as hops and barley, as well as packaging and other goods and services to keep our business operating all year round.
Our Responsible Sourcing Code (PDF) outlines LION’s clear expectations of all our suppliers (including brokers and agents) when it comes to sustainable sourcing practices.
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ subtitle, if needed
My business is a Small Business under LION's purchasing terms and conditions, but I am not registered under the Australian Government’s Small Business Identification Tool. What should I do?
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