The Complete SAP Ariba Sourcing Masterclass

Everything you need to know about SAP Ariba Sourcing, including real-life examples and business scenarios.

Created by: Verna Li
SAP Consultant | CFA Charterholder | Founder @ Rangex

Created by: Simon Richardson
Founding Partner and SAP Solutions Expert

Created by: Fredrick Higgins
Senior Analytics BI Consultant at Accenture

What Will I Learn?

• Grasp the principles and benefits of using SAP Ariba for procurement.
• Learn how Ariba optimizes the Source-to-Contract process.
• Customize and manage the SAP Ariba dashboard for personalized procurement tasks.
• Create, modify, and complete sourcing projects with templates.
• Assign tasks, manage team members, and set milestones effectively.
• Design and execute Requests for Information (RFI), Requests for Proposals (RFP), and auctions.
• Set event rules, monitor bids, and evaluate supplier responses.
• Use pre-built templates for various sourcing needs, including RFPs and auctions.
• Manage event rules to ensure consistent and efficient procurement events.
• Implement alternative responses, pricing strategies, and award optimization.
• Utilize sealed-envelope bids and global event management tools.
• Use Ariba’s tools for grading, scoring, and supplier evaluations.
• Generate event reports and conduct post-event analysis.
• Export and import event content using Excel for streamlined data handling.
• Distinguish between strategic and tactical sourcing and apply relevant strategies.

Requirements

• No prior SAP experience needed – I'll guide you through everything step-by-step.
• Access to SAP Ariba (Optional): While not required, having access to SAP Ariba will let you follow along more closely with hands-on demos.
• Basic Procurement Knowledge – familiarity with procurement processes or sourcing will be helpful but not mandatory.
• A computer with access to the internet.

Target audience

• If you want to master SAP Ariba sourcing by learning through practical, real-world sourcing projects, then take this course.
• If you are looking to advance your career using SAP Ariba, this course is for you.
• If you are an experienced sourcing manager, take this course to quickly get up to speed with the latest SAP Ariba features and best practices.
• If you are an SAP consultant or developer eager to deepen your understanding of how SAP Ariba integrates with ERP and other systems, this course is for you.
• If you want to take ONE COURSE to learn everything you need to know about SAP Ariba sourcing, this is the course for you.