1. Ariba Contracts: Initiate eSignature
Compile all the contract documents into one PDF file. Upload your PDF to the Final Documents folder on the Documents tab.
Leave the originals in the Contract Documents folder.
Click the name of the pdf file.
From the menu, select Publish.
Go to the Tasks tab.
Click E Signature for Contract Documents.
From the menu, select View Task Details. 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 6 5 6
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2. Ariba Contracts: Initiate eSignature
Note: If you have not yet placed the final document in the Final Documents folder and published it, you will see an error message.
When the document is published to the Final Documents folder, the signature form will open.
Double check that the Final Documents folder contains all documents that need to be signed.
Internal signers are already selected via the template based on the selected Signatory Authority.
You must add the supplier contact. Click Add Signer.
From the menu, select From this supplier…
A list of contacts for the supplier will appear. If the signer appears in the list, select them. 7 7 8 9 8 10 9 10
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If the supplier signer did not appear in the list of contacts, click New Signer.
Enter the business contact Information.
Click OK. 11 12 13 11 13 12
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4. Ariba Contracts: Initiate eSignature
Specify a Due Date.
Provide an Initial Message.
In the Choose Destination Folder section, select Final Documents.
DocuSign will automatically store a copy of the final signed file in the selected folder.
Click Submit. 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17
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5. Ariba Contracts: Initiate eSignature
Format the File in DocuSign
The contract document will open in DocuSign. Scroll to the signature blocks.
Use the dropdown menu in the toolbar to select the signer.
Drag the required fields from the toolbar on the left to the signature blocks. 2 1 2 3 3 1
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Format the File in DocuSign
Click Preview. Note: If Preview is not available, click Send and DocuSign will ask if you want to preview.
Click Auto-Advance or use the arrows to manually step through the signatures.
If you need to make edits, click <Go Back.
If everything is correct, click Send to send the document to the signers.
You will be notified when each person signs. 7 7 8 8 9 10 9 10
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