What is SAP Ariba Strategic Sourcing?

The SAP Ariba Strategic Sourcing Suite offers a holistic digital platform designed to oversee the complete source-to-contract process for both direct and indirect materials. In today's interconnected and outsourced economy, B2B supply chains have become a crucial avenue for achieving profitability, realizing cost efficiencies, and establishing a competitive edge. Nonetheless, the market has often faced challenges due to the absence of a cohesive digital framework that adeptly manages sourcing across both material categories, providing a singular solution that addresses all spending areas and manages the entire source-to-contract cycle. This comprehensive approach incorporates the introduction of new bills of materials (BOMs) from product lifecycle management (PLM) systems, alongside integrations for sourcing, contract management, and manufacturing execution. Relying on separate systems and processes for direct and indirect materials may result in contract leakage, increased IT costs, missed savings, and lost revenue opportunities, in addition to complicating internal collaboration among teams. By adopting a unified solution, organizations can improve operational efficiency and foster greater synergy in their sourcing initiatives, ultimately leading to more strategic decision-making and enhanced financial outcomes.

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Company Facts

Company Name:
SAP
Date Founded:
1972
Company Location:
Germany
Company Website:
www.ariba.com/resources/library/library-pages/sap-ariba-strategic-sourcing-suite

Product Details

Deployment
SaaS

Product Details

Target Company Sizes
Individual
1-10
11-50
51-200
201-500
501-1000
1001-5000
5001-10000
10001+
Target Organization Types
Mid Size Business
Small Business
Enterprise
Freelance
Nonprofit
Government
Startup
Supported Languages
English

SAP Ariba Strategic Sourcing Categories and Features

Sourcing Software

Auction Management
Budget Management
Collaboration
Global Sourcing Management
Rfx Management
Spend Management
Supplier Management
Supplier Qualification
Supplier Risk Management
Supplier Web Portal
Template Management

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