SAP Ariba Strategic Sourcing

SAP Ariba Strategic Sourcing Method

SAP Ariba Strategic Sourcing takes a data-driven approach to sourcing, providing real-time analyses and insights. This allows companies to make informed decisions about supplier selection and contract negotiation. The solution uses supplier scorecards to evaluate supplier performance and supplier collaboration tools that help improve supplier relations and reduce risk.

Strategic sourcing vs. procurement

Strategic sourcing and procurement are often used synonymously, but they are not the same thing. Procurement is a broader term that refers to the overall process of acquiring goods and services, while strategic sourcing is a specific approach to procurement that focuses on long-term supplier relationships and value creation. Strategic sourcing involves a more comprehensive analysis of supplier capabilities and market trends than traditional sourcing, which tends to prioritise cost savings and transactional efficiency.

The main difference between procurement and strategic sourcing is the depth of analysis and planning carried out before purchasing decisions are made. Procurement involves reacting to immediate needs and selecting suppliers based on price and availability. Strategic sourcing, on the other hand, employs a more proactive approach, analysing data, identifying suppliers and assessing costs and risks before making a purchasing decision.

A successful strategic sourcing process results in the selection of a supplier that offers the best value for money, providing quality products at a reasonable price. In addition, strategic sourcing aims to establish long-term partnerships with suppliers to ensure a consistent and stable supply of goods or services. By adopting a strategic sourcing approach, companies can improve collaboration with suppliers, reduce costs and increase transparency, while at the same time building strong and sustainable relationships with suppliers.

In recent years, SEIDOR has been a leader in investing in and providing SAP Ariba solutions to clients around the world. SEIDOR's consultants have been instrumental in providing customised solutions that adapt to each client's unique needs. Whether it's providing guidance on supplier management, optimising sourcing strategies or streamlining procurement operations, our consultants have consistently delivered exceptional value to our clients. Whether it's designing or adopting new digital technologies, we remain committed to delivering excellence.

One of the key areas of our service is post-GoLive support. We realise that the period following the implementation of a new system can be challenging for many customers, which is why we work closely to ensure that all issues specific to the customer's system are resolved in a timely manner. Our team of experts is always on hand to provide guidance and advice on how to manage exceptional system cases, ensuring that your businesses continue to run smoothly and without any disruption.

What does our Ariba support team do?

Solving customer-specific system problems:

With the unique requirements of each of our customers, we understand the importance of providing timely and effective support. Our team of experts has cooperated to ensure that each customer can function optimally without any problems. We have successfully resolved many system problems, ensuring that each client's procurement process runs smoothly.

Continuous communication between the SAP Ariba team and SAP S/4HANA:

To provide the best procurement support, we maintain continuous communication between the SAP Ariba and SAP S/4HANA teams. By doing so, we are able to promptly resolve integration-related problems, reducing downtime for our customers and ensuring that the procurement workflow remains efficient.

System maintenance:

Our commitment to providing top-level procurement support extends to carrying out essential system maintenance. We have ensured that our customers are kept up to date with new versions of Ariba and that they enable new functionalities that are relevant to their companies. In this way, our clients can take advantage of the latest technological advances and stay ahead of the competition.

System Improvement Projects:

At SEIDOR, we know that companies are dynamic and that procurement workflows need to be continually updated. We have worked on several system improvement projects, ensuring that our clients' procurement processes keep pace with the ever-changing business landscape.

Advice on managing exceptional cases:

In any company, it's natural for exceptional cases to arise that require a unique approach. At SEIDOR, we provide our customers with specialised advice on how to manage exceptional cases in the system. Our team's extensive experience has been invaluable in guiding our clients to make informed decisions whenever they are faced with exceptional cases in their procurement workflows.

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