1. Introduction to SAP Ariba

• Overview of SAP Ariba functionalities and its role in procurement.
• Understanding the integration of SAP Ariba with SAP S/4HANA, SAP ECC, and other enterprise systems.
• Key benefits of using SAP Ariba for procurement and supply chain management.

2. Procurement Management in SAP Ariba

• Requisitioning: How to create and manage purchase requisitions in Ariba.
• Purchase Orders: Creating, managing, and tracking purchase orders.
• Approval Workflows: Configuring and managing approval processes for procurement.

3. Supplier Management

• Supplier Onboarding: How to add new suppliers to SAP Ariba and manage their profiles.
• Supplier Collaboration: How businesses collaborate with suppliers on purchase orders, invoices, and payments in real time.
• Supplier Performance Monitoring: Evaluating and monitoring suppliers based on key performance indicators (KPIs).

4. Sourcing in SAP Ariba

• Conducting sourcing events (RFQ, RFP) to select suppliers for goods and services.
• Auctions: Running reverse auctions to get the best price from suppliers.
• Supplier Selection: Evaluating supplier bids and proposals and selecting the best one based on criteria such as price, quality, and delivery time.

5. Contract Management

• Contract Creation: Creating contracts in SAP Ariba and ensuring compliance with company policies.
• Contract Lifecycle Management: Managing the entire contract lifecycle, from creation and negotiation to renewal and compliance.
• Automated Notifications: Setting up alerts and reminders for contract expiration, renewal, and performance evaluation.

6. Procurement Analytics

• Using Ariba Analytics to gain real-time insights into procurement activities.
• Spend Visibility: Understanding how to track and control spending with real-time reports and dashboards.
• Supplier Risk and Compliance: Monitoring supplier performance and managing risk exposure through analytics.

7. Supplier Portal

• Supplier Self-Service: Enabling suppliers to manage their profiles, view orders, submit invoices, and track payments.
• Collaboration: How to share documents, communicate, and manage disputes with suppliers through the portal.

8. Procurement Integration with SAP S/4HANA

• Ariba and S/4HANA Integration: Learn how SAP Ariba integrates with SAP S/4HANA for end-to-end procurement and supply chain management.
• Synchronizing master data, purchase orders, invoices, and contracts across systems.
• Leveraging SAP Fiori for enhanced user experience in procurement processes.

9. Supplier Risk Management

• Identifying potential supplier risks through risk assessments and monitoring.
• Managing supplier financial stability, compliance, and performance.

10. Best Practices for SAP Ariba Implementation

• Strategies for successful SAP Ariba deployment within an organization.
• Change management and user training best practices.
• Real-world case studies of successful SAP Ariba implementations.