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Frequently-Asked Questions

What is the difference between a Supplier Contract Number, a Subcontract Number, and the PO?

The Supplier Contract (SPC) is the framework setup in Workday to track related Purchase Orders (POs) and invoices. A Supplier Contract can have multiple POs associated with it when appropriate for the situation. The Supplier Contract is also different from the Subcontract Number (SC). The SC is the SAGE reference number identifying the Subaward on agreements and in SAGE. The SAGE Subcontract Number is the official identifier for the subaward.

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