SUPPLIER MANAGEMENT (SM)
Onboarding Module (OBM) has been renamed and rebranded to Supplier Management (SM). The SM 5.1 release was completed at the end-of-June.
Access Requirements: In order to access the Supplier Management application, you must first register both yourself and your organization for a Managed Access Gateway (MAG) account, as well as obtain the proper credentials. At a minimum, SM requires a Phone One Time Password (OTP) without Proofing Credential. Please see the general process overview below.
IMPORTANT! You MUST use a PC and Google Chrome to access the Supplier Management application.
Step 1. Registration
Managed Access Gateway (MAG) is a consolidated portal providing identity and access management as a cloud service for the Aerospace & Defense industries. The Supplier Management application is available through MAG. You must receive an invitation from your Partner in order to access both applications.
2. Your browser displays a Get started with Exostar dialogue box. Click the Get Started button.
3. On the Complete the following information page, review the data for accuracy and input any missing fields. Select your Organization Headquarters Location from the country drop-down menu. Click Next.
A confirmation message will display your account registration details, along with further instructions sent via email for account activation.
Step 2. Activate Account
Once Exostar approves your organization registration, you receive an account activation email. Please review all information provided in the email, paying special attention to your Account Details and User ID.
IMPORTANT: Since you received and accepted the invitation, you are automatically designated as the Organization Administrator for your company. For more information on your administrative responsibilities, please see the MAG Organization Administrator page.
Exostar offers monthly MAG Administrator training that provides information and instructions specific to the administrative functions. Please see the MAG Webinars page for available dates and registration information.
NOTE: If you are unable to access the link, go to https://portal.exostar.com. Click Create Your Account.
2. Review the Password Policy. Input and confirm your permanent Password. Click Next.
NOTE: Your Email Address or User ID and Password are used for all subsequent MAG logins.
3. The MAG Dashboard displays, under My Applications you will see the SM application, click Agree to Terms.
5. Next review the terms and conditions, check the I have read and agree box to accept terms and conditions.
6. You will receive a confirmation message. Click Go to Dashboard, to begin the credentialing process.
Step 3. Purchase Credentials
Once you successfully accept the Supplier Management Terms and Conditions during the registration process, you are then prompted to setup your credential. Supplier Management requires (at a minimum), a Phone OTP without Proofing credential. Your partner may require additional credentials. To complete the next steps make sure you have your mobile phone available. The general process for credentialing is below.
2. On the Purchase your Exostar Subscription page, select your Partner company from the drop-down list.
3. Select the Phone Based One Time Password (OTP) without Proofing option. Click Next.
4. Review and input any missing information in the Primary Information, Billing Address, and Shipping Address sections. Click Next.
5. Select your Payment Method (credit or invoice). Input payment details, if paying by credit. Click Submit.
NOTE: If you pay by invoice, you must make full payment prior to receiving the hardware token.
A confirmation screen displays and you will receive a confirmation email, containing the license key required for the activation process. You can activate directly from the confirmation screen, or later via your MAG user account and the My 2FA Credentials section.
Step 4. Activate Credentials
2. In the My 2FA Credentials section, find the Have a License Key? and click the Enter it here link.
3. Enter your license key. Click Submit.
4. Confirm your profile and select your country from the dropdown list. Click Next.
5. Click the Activate button.
Step 5. Register Credentials
NOTE: This determines how you receive the one time password on your phone.
2. Select your Country and enter your Phone Number in the field provided.
3. Click Register to receive the one-time password to your mobile device.
4. Enter this number in the Verification field that displays on your computer screen. Click Continue.
5. Select I’m Done on the confirmation screen.
This ends the registration and activation process. Once you complete this section, you can now access Supplier Management.
Step 6. Access Supplier Management
Once you complete the registration and credentialing process, you can access the SM solution.
IMPORTANT! You MUST use Google Chrome to access the Supplier Management application.
2. Locate Supplier Management in the Applications section on your MAG Dashboard. Select the Launch button.
3. Select the phone number to which you want use to receive the OTP code. Choose the delivery method. Click Send to have the code sent to your phone.
4. You will receive the OTP code on your phone. Enter the code in the OTP code field. Click Next to open the SM application.
NOTE: Once you receive the code, it will be valid for the next two minutes. If the code expires, click Resend verification code.