The information on this page is intended for use by Allegro’s trade suppliers.

About Allegro

Innovation with Purpose

With more than 30 years of experience developing advanced semiconductor technology and application-specific algorithms, Allegro is a global leader in power and sensing solutions for motion control and energy-efficient systems. Through our innovations, we are helping our customers make breakthrough advancements in areas like advanced mobility, green energy, and factory automation. Each year we ship over one billion units into these applications to support our 10,000+ customers around the globe, including over 50 automotive OEMs.

Our global engineering, manufacturing and support, combined with our agility, make Allegro a trusted partner to both large enterprises and regional market leaders worldwide.

New Suppliers

You can find more information about Allegro via the links below.

 

What is Coupa?

Coupa is a cloud-based purchasing and payment tool with an easy-to-use interface that will make it simpler for suppliers to connect with Allegro MicroSystems.
This new change will facilitate Microsystems and its partners to manage and exchange purchase orders, invoices, payments, shipping, delivery and communications
all throughout the Coupa Supplier Portal.


Advantages of using Coupa and the Coupa Supplier Portal



  • Its free! No added costs to suppliers
  • No software or hardware to download
  • Easily accessible via your email or internet browser
  • Easy to use – receive all purchase orders and track payment status in real time
  • Decreased paperwork – No longer need to print, mail or fax invoices
  • One Stop Shop – Easily create and submit invoices online
  • Greater visibility across the PO, Invoicing, and billing/payment process

 

Order Management

Requirements Per Order

  • Purchase Order needs to be listed in the purchase order field on the tracking number
  • Packing Slip required for every shipment
  • Country Of Origin required on the Packing Slip & Invoice (Manufacturing Location)
How to add ASN (Advanced Shipping Notice)
  • Supplier must inform the Allegro buyer that your facility is looking to “enable” Advanced Ship Notices in Coupa
    • The Allegro Buyer will enable this feature on the suppliers account in Coupa
  • Supplier will access the Coupa Supplier Portal
  • Go to the “Orders” section to review the Purchase Order
  • Supplier will access the “Actions” section on the far right
    • Supplier will select “Create an Advanced Ship Notice” (ASN Supplier will begin uploading the specific information required for the ASN
  • Supplier will begin uploading the specific information required for the ASN
    • Tracking Number
    • Carrier of the shipment
  • Once the tracking number has been entered by the supplier, the Advanced Ship Notice will be updated within the portal.
How to submit an invoice
  • Supplier will be issued a PO from Allegro Microsystems
    • Once the supplier receives the Purchase Order, this will be in their email inbox or within the Coupa
  • Supplier Portal Supplier will access the Coupa Supplier Portal to begin uploading the invoice against the PO
  • Supplier will access the “Orders” section as this will allow the supplier to view all Purchase Orders
    • Review the PO number on the left to verify the correct PO
    • Go to the “Actions” section on the far-right side
    • Select the “Gold Coins” to begin “Creating the invoice”
  • Supplier will access the “Create an Invoice page”
    • Begin entering the “Invoice Number”
    • Enter the “Invoice Date”
    • Enter the “Remit To Address”
    • Attach the PDF copy of the invoice
  • Scroll down to the “Line Items” section
    • Enter the total amount of the invoice against the line item
    • Select “Calculate” at the bottom
    • The total will be verified at the bottom of the gray box
  • Once all information is accurate, and confirmed, select “Submit Invoice for Approvals”
  • Allegro Microsystems will review, approve, and issue payment for the invoice once this has been uploaded
    • Once the invoice has been approved, the payment will be issued
    • Supplier can go to the specific PO within the “Orders” section, scroll down to the “Payments” section of the PO to verify that the payment has been issued
How to acknowledge POs and add comments in Coupa

If you agree to all the terms on the PO including pricing, delivery date, parts, and quantity, then you can go to the PO and check off the acknowledged button from “No” to “Yes”. No further action is required below.

  • Acknowledged Yes (Change)

If you do not agree to the terms, then leave the acknowledged button at “No” and a comment is required to be added with the change that is needed.

  • Acknowledged No (Change)

If it is a delivery date change, then use this format to send a comment to the buyer on the PO: “@gsmith delivery date is 4/24/24” and make sure you physically click the buyer’s name in the dropdown menu when typing your comment. (Ex. “@gmsith is an example of a buyer’s name – First Initial and Last Name)

  • If done properly, then the buyer will show up as a participant above your comment. If we are not a participant, then we will not receive the comment.
  • How to calculate delivery date:
    • Overseas shipments: add 5 days that will account for transit time
    • Domestic Shipments: add 1 day

     

Suppliers can configure how they wish to receive POs from Allegro MicroSystems.
  • Email: Coupa automatically emails POs to the email addresses entered into the system
  • cXML: Coupa sends the PO via cXML. Must enter cXML settings to use this option
  • Purchase Orders sent strictly through the Couple Supplier Portal
  • More information on the Coupa PO delivery method can be found here
Supplier Actionable Notifications (SAN)
  • Suppliers that are reluctant to join another “network” or go to another website to occasionally receive a purchase order (PO) or send an invoice can transact with Allegro Microsystems without having to register or log in to the Coupa Support Portal (CSP). User will also be able to acknowledge and comment on the PO’s right from the email.
  • Supplier Actionable Notifications allow suppliers to act on POs directly from email notifications for POs created in Coupa, having the options to acknowledge, create an invoice from, or add a comment to a Po, or create a CSP account if they want to take advantage of the benefits of working with Allegro Microsystems through the CSP.


Supplier Training Materials



Supply Chain

Policies

We hold ourselves and our business partners to the highest ethical standards. Please see below for information about our supply chain policies and procedures.

Allegro Supplier Code of Conduct (PDF)

This document provides an overview of Allegro’s expectations of its suppliers (those from which Allegro purchases goods or services) to adhere to its core business values and principles. 

Allegro Vendor Code of Conduct (PDF)

This document provides an overview of Allegro’s expectations of its vendors (those that offer for sale and/or sell Allegro products) to adhere to its core business values and principles.  

 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Why is Allegro implementing Coupa?

Allegro is implementing Coupa Procure to pay to better shape the experience of end users and suppliers. This improvement will allow us to work with our suppliers in a faster, more efficient manner and with even greater clarity.


How will Coupa impact the way Allegro works with suppliers?

To take full advantage of the platform and enable electronic transactions to flow to and from suppliers, selected suppliers will be enabled in coupa in time for go-live at no cost to them. The Coupa Supplier Portal is a free tool for our suppliers to use and easily do business with Allegro.


When will Coupa launch at Allegro Microsystems?

The Allegro Coupa go live is planned for July 25, 2022, for the United States and Philippines.


How are you going to ensure that no invoice or PO gets lost in the transition?

There will be a dedicated team that will assist and follow the transition period to ensure everything goes as planned.


Are suppliers required to sign up with Coupa?

Yes, Coupa will be the sole platform for transacting with Allegro Microsystems with all new purchase orders and associated invoices flowing through Coupa Procure to pay. Our team will need your facility to make the proper selection allowing for our team to set your company up properly in Coupa to take full advantage of the platform.

For those that decide to utilize the Coupa Supplier Portal (CSP), it will be a free tool for suppliers to use and easily do business with Allegro. Supplers will need to access the CSP to accept the Coupa Terms and Conditions.



What if I already use Coupa for other clients? Do I need to enable a new account with Allegro or can I use the same account?

Suppliers will be easily able to link to Allegro to your Coupa Supplier Portal. The invite link will be sent out on July 25, 2022.


Are there any limitations for the user or any cost for additional users?

No, there is no user limitation and no cost for you to transact through this application.