Expenditures Inquiry User Guide (Bristol-Myers Squibb - UK) - Invoice Search Instructions

Sep 11, 2026

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User guide describing how UK suppliers access the Bristol Myers-Squibb Expenditures Inquiry through the Supplierlink portal, log in, and perform invoice searches within the Accounts Payable system. It explains the login instruction screen, important navigation rule to avoid browser back, and the four main search tabs: Invoice, PO, Check (U.S. only), and Email Inquiry. The guide covers defining invoice date ranges, entering invoice numbers, selecting invoice statuses, interpreting results up to 200 records, viewing invoice detail tabs (Status, Payment Info, Vendor), and sending inquiry emails with required fields and a unique Call Reference Number.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryInvoices

FormatPDF

Pages10

Reading Time4 min

AccessFree to download

Access and Login

Account history access request

Search Tabs and Criteria

Invoice tab and date format

Status filters

By PO and service orders

Email Inquiry tab for blocked and rejected invoices

Results and Invoice Details

Results limit and refining searches

Invoice detail tabs

Overview and new search

Submitting an Email Inquiry

Selecting invoices and starting inquire

Required fields in email form

Processing and call reference number

To access the Bristol Myers-Squibb Expenditures Inquiry, launch your internet browser. In the address field of your browser, type [http://supplierlink.bms.com/](http://supplierlink.bms.com/ then)[ then](http://supplierlink.bms.com/ then) click on ‘BMS – UK’. Then under the section titled “Accounts Payable”, click “Expenditures Inquiry”. The Expenditure Inquiry Logon Instruction Screen appears. This page may be bookmarked. IMPORTANT: DO NOT USE THE BACK BUTTON ON YOUR BROWSER. If you do not have an id and password for accessing your account history through the Expenditures Inquiry, please email your request for access [to](to efss.front-office@bms.com)[ ](to efss.front-office@bms.com)[efss.front-office@bms.com](to efss.front-office@bms.com) Type in your BMS Vendor Number and Password. The main Expenditure Inquiry search screen appears. There are four main search tabs available to all suppliers for the purpose of locating invoice information in Bristol-Myers Squibb's Accounts Payable system.* Suppliers may search by: 􀂾 Invoice 􀂾 Check \# ( U.S. only) 􀂾 Purchase Order (including Service Orders) 􀂾 Email Inquiry * The "Early Payment Option" tab (U.S. only) is available to those suppliers with a"discount code." For more information on the "Early Payment Option" tab, please seethe SOEPO user guide located in the Expenditures Inquiry link of the Accounts Payable section of Supplierlink. Within the Invoice tab, you may define your search criteria using an invoice date range (Invoice Date Start to Invoice Date End), or enter up to six individual invoices (1) . When entering individual invoice numbers, be sure to only enter alpha-numeric characters. Exclude spaces and special characters. **Please note that the date is in American format -MM-DD-YY ** Specify invoice status by clicking the appropriate selection (2): 􀂾 In Process (invoices blocked or awaiting payment) 􀂾 Completed (paid invoices and rejected invoices) 􀂾 All (both invoices "In process" and "Completed") Once all selections have been made, click "Search." (3) The Expenditures Inquiry Results Screen appears. The screen displays each invoice found, based on search criteria.* *The Expenditures Inquiry Results Screen will only display up to 200 records consistent with your search. If a specific invoice is not located, it may be necessary to refine your search criteria (reduce date range, or input specific invoice) . To see more detail about a specific invoice, click on any hyperlink (underlined text highlighted in blue) . When any hyperlink is clicked, three tabs appear: Status Tab- Provides an explanation of the current status of your invoice. Payment Info Tab- If paid, the total amount of the payment*, payment date, etc. will display. If the invoice has not been paid, a pop up box appears (Click OK) . *The amount paid represents the sum total paid on the check/EFT, including other invoices that may have been included with the payment. Vendor Tab-The vendor remit to address and invoice payment terms are displayed (Actual vendor data excluded for demonstration purposes) . Overview Button The Overview Button that appears when you click on a hyperlink from the Expenditure Inquiry Results screen, will return you to the Expenditure Inquiry Results screen. Do not use the Back button on your browser. New Search Button Click the New Search Button when available to begin a new search. To execute a search of the Expenditures Inquiry by PO (including Service Orders), click the "By PO" tab. In addition to the first three search tabs discussed, suppliers also have the ability to review blocked and rejected invoices by clicking the Email Inquiry tab. The Email Inquiry tab will display up to 200 blocked and/or rejected invoices in the Bristol-Myers Squibb Accounts Payable system* . From this tab, the supplier has the ability to directly email Bristol-Myers Squibb regarding blocked and rejected invoices. The email will be sent to the

FAQs

How do UK suppliers access the Expenditures Inquiry site?

Open an internet browser, go to the Supplierlink portal, select “BMS - UK,” then under “Accounts Payable” choose “Expenditures Inquiry.” The logon instruction screen is displayed and can be bookmarked.

What search options and tabs are available for locating invoice information?

Suppliers can use the Invoice tab (by invoice date range or up to six invoice numbers), the By PO tab (including service orders), and the Email Inquiry tab to review blocked and rejected invoices. Status filters include In Process, Completed, and All.

How can a supplier email Bristol-Myers Squibb about blocked or rejected invoices?

In the Email Inquiry tab, select the invoice(s) and click “Inquire” to open an email form. Provide the required email address, contact name, phone number, and per-invoice comments, then click “Process” to send the inquiry.

Sep 11, 2026

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