Procurement teams are under pressure to do more than just source goods and services at the best price. Today, they’re expected to build resilient supply chains, manage risk proactively and ensure suppliers meet ESG, compliance and financial due diligence standards – all while working faster and with leaner teams.

This is where the Atamis Dun & Bradstreet integration can make a real difference.

A name long associated with business intelligence, D&B has become an essential data partner in the world of procurement. When integrated directly into your procurement software, their data and insights can transform how you assess, onboard and monitor suppliers.

In this blog, we’ll break down how Dun & Bradstreet integrates with Atamis’ Source-to-Contract solution and the impact it can have for any procurement team serious about managing risk, increasing efficiency and making better-informed decisions.

What is Dun & Bradstreet?

Dun & Bradstreet (D&B) is a global provider of commercial data, analytics and insights for businesses. Their most well-known product is the D-U-N-S® Number, a unique identifier assigned to millions of companies around the world. Procurement professionals often rely on D&B data to validate supplier identities, assess creditworthiness, flag risk signals and strengthen supply chain due diligence.When D&B is integrated directly into your source-to-contract procurement software, there are many more benefits unlocked for procurement teams. We’ll discuss these benefits in this piece.

Why Integrating D&B into Procurement Software Makes a Difference

1. Streamlined Supplier Onboarding

No more chasing supplier data manually or relying on out-of-date spreadsheets. With D&B integration, key information like:

  • Legal entity name
  • Registered address
  • D-U-N-S Number
  • Financial health indicators
  • Corporate linkage and ownership structure

…is pulled directly into your supplier profiles during onboarding. This means less manual data entry, fewer errors and much faster onboarding cycles.

2. Real-Time Risk Monitoring

Risk isn’t static – it evolves. Suppliers that were financially stable six months ago may now be facing insolvency. A D&B integration provides real-time monitoring and alerts on changes in a supplier’s risk profile, helping procurement teams spot red flags early.

This is especially critical for high-value or strategic suppliers, where disruption could have a significant operational impact.

3. Stronger Supplier Due Diligence

Procurement teams are increasingly accountable for assessment of suppliers to understand the risk of service posed to the business.  

Utilising data sources like D&B aggregates data from thousands of sources worldwide, giving you a single source of truth for due diligence. The integration means you can trigger these checks directly within your procurement workflow, without bouncing between systems.

4. Improved Supplier Segmentation and Prioritisation

With rich data on company size, location, industry, ownership and creditworthiness at your fingertips, your procurement team can segment suppliers more intelligently.

This means you can:

  • Prioritise risk management efforts on high-spend or high-risk suppliers
  • Identify alternative suppliers in low-risk regions or industries
  • Tailor engagement strategies based on supplier profile

In short: better data leads to better supplier strategies.

5. Fewer Surprises for the Business

Procurement is increasingly being seen as a strategic partner to the business – but that only works if the function can proactively flag risks and guide decision-making.

D&B data enables procurement to:

  • Predict where supplier issues may arise
  • Provide early warnings to stakeholders
  • Offer data-backed alternatives or mitigation plans

This builds confidence in procurement and helps the wider business avoid costly surprises.

What It Looks Like in Practice

Let’s take a close look at the D&B Atamis Integration which empowers procurement teams to:

  • Auto-populate supplier profiles using verified D&B data
  • Trigger automated risk assessments during onboarding
  • Receive alerts when a supplier’s credit rating changes
  • View consolidated dashboards showing supplier risk across the portfolio
  • Automatically assign risk tiers or approval workflows based on D&B risk indicators

In practical terms, this means fewer blind spots, faster onboarding and more confidence in supplier relationships.

Final Thoughts: Better Data, Better Decisions

The future of procurement isn’t just about cost savings, it’s about resilience, compliance and strategic value. A Dun & Bradstreet Atamis integration gives procurement the tools to operate with greater intelligence and confidence.