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 Duration 14 hours

Course Outline

Module 1 – Getting Started with SAP Ariba

  • Understanding SAP Ariba and its function within the SAP ecosystem
  • The advantages of digitizing procurement and supply chain operations
  • An overview of core modules: Sourcing, Procurement, Contract Management, and Supplier Management

Module 2 – Managing Suppliers and Contracts

  • Registering and qualifying suppliers on the Ariba Network
  • Monitoring performance and tracking compliance
  • Drafting, negotiating, and administering electronic agreements

Module 3 – Sourcing and Procurement Operations

  • Generating purchase requisitions and requests for information or quotation (RFI/RFQ)
  • Overseeing sourcing events and reverse auctions
  • Evaluating proposals and finalizing contract awards

Module 4 – Supplier Collaboration and System Integration

  • Fostering real-time cooperation via the Ariba Network
  • Automating purchase orders, invoicing, and delivery confirmations
  • Ensuring end-to-end visibility throughout the procurement cycle

Module 5 – Best Practices and Strategic Frameworks

  • Optimizing workflows for strategic procurement
  • Utilizing reports, dashboards, and key performance indicators (KPIs)
  • Addressing security, compliance, and integration with SAP ERP/S/4HANA

Recap and Recommended Next Steps

Requirements

  • Familiarity with procurement or supply chain workflows
  • A fundamental grasp of enterprise resource planning (ERP) software

Target Audience

  • Professionals in procurement and sourcing
  • Personnel managing ERP and SAP operations
  • Specialists in vendor management and contracts

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