--- sourceDocument: Yokohama Finance and Supply Chain sourceDocumentLink: https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/r/yokohama/source-to-pay-operations Release : - yokohama ft:locale : - en-US ft:publication_title : - Yokohama Finance and Supply Chain ft:clusterId : - stpop bundleId : - stpop workflow : - Employee --- # Procurement File Transfer Framework # Procurement File Transfer Framework {#ariaid-title1} * Release version: Yokohama * * Updated January 30, 2025 * * ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read Procurement File Transfer Framework (PFTF) helps you transfer information between the ServiceNow database and a third-party reseller through a File Transfer Protocol (FTP). You can set up an FTP server for access and transfer of reseller data without any spoke development by the third-party reseller. When the PFTF application is installed, the following applications from the ServiceNow IntegrationHub Professional Pack Installer must be auto-installed. This is a prerequisite. * ServiceNow IntegrationHub Action Step - SSH * ServiceNow IntegrationHub Action Step - SFTP * ServiceNow IntegrationHub Flow Trigger - REST {#procurement-file-transfer-framework__ul_gs4_zst_44b} FTP integration helps when you intend to transfer files between ServiceNow and your resellers. Use Procurement File Transfer Framework for the following activities: * Support the FTP-based integration for suppliers. * Standardize the file structure, formats, and naming conventions for each supplier. * Manage large-scale data through FTP import and export. * Simplify the import and export operations with mid server and flow designer. * Use the file transfer workflows to control the data operations. {#procurement-file-transfer-framework__ul_tfb_wxf_wnb} Currently, the following integrations are supported: Imports: * Catalog import * Order acknowledgment import * Shipment import * Invoice import {#procurement-file-transfer-framework__ul_msl_rrv_msb} Exports: Order export Your suppliers can upload the files with the recommended [folder](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/z8notPtw1PkSRlzzHSjYmA "The following information can help you with the FTP import and export data.") structure and format on the server. ServiceNow imports and exports all the details automatically through scheduled data imports and exports. * **[Import data using FTP server](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/rF6yMS1uQ9oHvoZ8Oe43Eg)** Import a file from a local source, a remote network server, or another instance by providing a path and authentication information. Transfer and manage procurement data in a principled structure that administrators can use for various data management operations. * **[Perform export steps](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/_2oxIzEfRx0mgUPGq46Vxw)** Export a file from a local source, a remote network server, or another instance by providing a path and authentication information. * **[Data source table information](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/z8notPtw1PkSRlzzHSjYmA)** The following information can help you with the FTP import and export data. **Related concepts** * [Sourcing and Procurement Operations integration with IT Asset Management](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/rS~glXWYOzFc9ugnlv~GXA "The Asset Management Integration for Sourcing and Procurement Operations plugin (com.snc.sn_spend_asset) provides an integration between IT Asset Management (ITAM) and Sourcing and Procurement Operations (SPO) applications, enhancing operational efficiency.") * [Sourcing and Procurement Operations integration with Employee Center](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/WGVYhhP3T3UGiI13XEpOAw "As an employee, shopper, or requester, you can view all procurement case types available to you, knowledge articles, open to-dos and purchasing tasks assigned to you, track your requests, and even access your purchases on the Employee Center (EC) portal by integrating Sourcing and Procurement Operations with Employee Center.") * [Sourcing and Procurement Operations integration with third-party sourcing solutions](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/k_YibpMVWhvUF0NALK7Xow "ServiceNow can integrate with third-party sourcing solutions to automate the sourcing process within the Sourcing and Procurement Operations product. A generic, easily configurable sourcing integration framework is provided within Source-to-Pay Integration Framework to enable you to specify the business criteria for triggering an integration. This integration framework can also integrate with multiple third-party sourcing solutions based on different criteria.") * [Sourcing and Procurement Operations integration with Third-party Risk Management](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/164B0mBNPjv9WqXWrJWCKQ "Leverage relevant supplier risk assessment capabilities by integrating Sourcing and Procurement Operations with Third-party Risk Management.") * [Sourcing and Procurement Operations integration with Project Management](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/6b8Z6MEOKkPOHuMa3Rxmww "Eliminate manual efforts of linking purchase orders to projects by integrating Sourcing and Procurement Operations with Strategic Portfolio Management's Project Management.") * [Sourcing and Procurement Operations integration with Celonis](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/wjvMKij686UcgyYRUweU~w "Identify inefficiencies in your customer business process, understand their business impact, and gain insights into the root causes, by integrating Sourcing and Procurement Operations with Celonis.") * [Sourcing and Procurement Operations integration with Field Service Management](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/J1NiU46FAnfE4o3mMgcpow "The Procurement for Field Service Management plugin (com.snc.fsm_psm_mobile) provides an integration between the Field Service Management and Sourcing and Procurement Operations applications.") * [Source-to-Pay Operations integration with Contract Management Pro](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/J~mBc9gk6WFxzk7q2LGHuQ "The Source-to-Pay Operations with Contract Management Pro plugin (com.snc.sn_spend_clm) provides an integration between the Contract Management Pro and Sourcing and Procurement Operations applications.") * [Spendint API](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/Xx9nxjTTQvrxIx1Tfhb00g "The Spendint API provides endpoints that push the catalog, price, availability, order, shipment, and invoice information from a third party to the ServiceNow instance. This API is part of the Source-to-Pay Integration Framework application.") **Related reference** * [ERP source validation on Sourcing and Procurement Operations objects](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/TWy4kAqLBTHv8JlmP_vn8Q "Sourcing and Procurement Operations supports multi-ERP integration that enables you to use different ERP systems for different regions or lines of business, as required.")