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SAP Ariba Procurement Certification

A specialist program designed to develop practical SAP Ariba skills in strategic sourcing, procurement, supplier management, contracts, buying, invoicing, and spend management.

  • ⏱3 DaysDuration
  • ◈PPLAccredited
  • ◐3 LanguagesArabic · English · Hindi
  • ◆₹11,999.00 Per delegate

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— The journey

Course Outline

What the programme covers, module by module.

Module 1: Introduction to SAP Ariba

  • SAP Ariba overview
  • Procurement fundamentals
  • Spend management
  • Ariba solutions
  • Business processes
  • Procurement transformation

Module 2: SAP Ariba Architecture & Ecosystem

  • Ariba architecture
  • Solution components
  • Buyer environment
  • Supplier environment
  • Business Network
  • Integration landscape

Module 3: Procurement Process Fundamentals

  • Source-to-pay lifecycle
  • Procure-to-pay lifecycle
  • Procurement policies
  • Purchasing processes
  • Stakeholder roles
  • Process integration

Module 4: SAP Ariba Buying

  • Buying concepts
  • User interface
  • Purchasing workflows
  • Requisitions
  • Orders
  • Buying channels

Module 5: Requisition Management

  • Requisition creation
  • Line items
  • Accounting information
  • Approvals
  • Requisition changes
  • Requisition tracking

Module 6: Catalog Management

  • Catalog concepts
  • Supplier catalogs
  • Internal catalogs
  • Catalog items
  • Search and selection
  • Catalog maintenance

Module 7: Purchase Order Management

  • Purchase orders
  • Order creation
  • Order transmission
  • Order changes
  • Order confirmation
  • Order tracking

Module 8: Receiving

  • Goods receipts
  • Service receipts
  • Partial receipts
  • Receipt corrections
  • Receiving workflow
  • Order reconciliation

Module 9: Invoice Management

  • Invoice creation
  • Supplier invoices
  • Invoice processing
  • Invoice validation
  • Invoice exceptions
  • Invoice approval

Module 10: Invoice Reconciliation

  • Reconciliation concepts
  • Matching
  • Invoice discrepancies
  • Exceptions
  • Approval
  • Reconciliation workflow

Module 11: SAP Ariba Sourcing

  • Sourcing fundamentals
  • Sourcing projects
  • Events
  • RFIs
  • RFPs
  • Auctions

Module 12: Sourcing Event Management

  • Event creation
  • Supplier invitations
  • Bidding
  • Event monitoring
  • Bid evaluation
  • Award decisions

Module 13: Supplier Management

  • Supplier lifecycle
  • Supplier registration
  • Qualification
  • Supplier profiles
  • Performance
  • Supplier information

Module 14: Contract Management

  • Contract workspace
  • Contract documents
  • Templates
  • Clauses
  • Approvals
  • Contract lifecycle

Module 15: SAP Business Network

  • Business Network concepts
  • Buyer-supplier connectivity
  • Trading relationships
  • Purchase orders
  • Confirmations
  • Electronic invoicing

Module 16: Approval Workflows

  • Approval concepts
  • Approval rules
  • Approvers
  • Routing
  • Escalations
  • Workflow monitoring

Module 17: Procurement Roles & Administration

  • Users
  • Groups
  • Roles
  • Permissions
  • Procurement configuration
  • Administrative settings

Module 18: Reporting & Analytics

  • Procurement reports
  • Spend visibility
  • Sourcing analysis
  • Supplier analysis
  • Operational metrics
  • Procurement dashboards

Module 19: SAP Ariba Integration

  • Integration concepts
  • SAP ERP integration
  • SAP S/4HANA integration
  • Master data
  • Transaction data
  • Integration workflows

Module 20: Master Data Management

  • Supplier data
  • User data
  • Accounting data
  • Commodity codes
  • Procurement data
  • Data maintenance

Module 21: Procurement Controls & Optimisation

  • Procurement policies
  • Spend control
  • Preferred suppliers
  • Contract compliance
  • Process monitoring
  • Procurement optimisation

Module 22: Integrated SAP Ariba Procurement Workflow

  • Supplier onboarding
  • Sourcing process
  • Requisition creation
  • Purchase order processing
  • Receiving and invoicing
  • Procurement reporting
— 01.2 · Is it right for you?

Who it's for & what's included

Pick a delivery method to see exactly who it suits and everything you receive.

Who it's for

Classroom

Best for learners who want face-to-face tuition and to network with peers in person.

What's included

Everything you get

  • ✓ Live instructor on-site
  • ✓ Printed workbook & materials
  • ✓ Group exercises & case studies
Who it's for

Online Instructor-Led

Best for learners who want a live instructor and a fixed schedule, without the travel.

What's included

Everything you get

  • ✓ Live instructor via video call
  • ✓ Digital workbook & resources
  • ✓ Session recordings
Who it's for

Self-Paced

Best for self-motivated learners who need maximum flexibility around work and life.

What's included

Everything you get

  • ✓ On-demand video lessons
  • ✓ Interactive quizzes
  • ✓ 24/7 access on any device
— What you will master

Course Objectives

01

Understand SAP Ariba architecture and digital procurement processes.

02

Manage requisitions, catalogs, purchase orders, receipts, and invoices.

03

Execute sourcing activities including RFIs, RFPs, auctions, and supplier evaluation.

04

Manage supplier registration, qualification, information, and performance.

05

Understand contract management and procurement compliance workflows.

06

Work with SAP Business Network for buyer and supplier collaboration.

07

Work with SAP Business Network for buyer and supplier collaboration.

08

Understand SAP ERP and S/4HANA integration with SAP Ariba.

— Questions answered

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SAP Ariba?
SAP Ariba is a cloud-based spend management and procurement platform used to manage sourcing, purchasing, suppliers, contracts, invoicing, and buyer-supplier collaboration.
Who should attend this course?
The course is suitable for SAP professionals, procurement professionals, supply chain professionals, functional consultants, and working professionals involved in purchasing and spend management.
Do I need previous SAP Ariba experience?
No advanced SAP Ariba experience is required. Familiarity with procurement, supply chain, SAP, or enterprise business processes can be helpful.
Which SAP Ariba areas are covered?
The course covers Buying, sourcing, supplier management, contracts, catalogs, requisitions, purchase orders, receiving, invoicing, Business Network, reporting, and integration.
What practical skills will I develop?
You will develop skills in managing digital procurement workflows, sourcing suppliers, processing purchases and invoices, managing supplier relationships, monitoring spend, and working with SAP integrations.
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