#1 most frequent
United States of America
40.1%4,325 installations of 10,774
What is SAP Ariba?
With advanced tools to automate manual processes and support close collaboration with suppliers, SAP Ariba helps streamline source-to-pay processes across organizations.
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Screenshot of the advanced tools that automate manual processes and support close collaboration with suppliers. The SAP Ariba Buying and Invoicing solution help streamline procure-to-pay processes across organizations.
Who Buys & Uses SAP Ariba
#1 most frequent
Manufacturing
23.3%2,513 installations of 10,774
“SAP Ariba streamlines procurement by automating vendor management, sourcing, and vendor agreement creation.”
#2 most frequent
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
18.4%1,979 installations of 10,774
#3 most frequent
Information
7.5%809 installations of 10,774
#2 most frequent
Brazil
6.7%717 installations of 10,774
#3 most frequent
India
6.4%694 installations of 10,774
Pros
- Streamlines procurement processes (6/8 reviewers)
- Facilitates supplier registration and onboarding
- Enables efficient invoice management
Cons
- Vendor participation assumptions may hinder small firms
- Potential limitations for vendors not fully integrated into the Ariba network
SAP Ariba Review by [...]
Use Cases and Deployment Scope
I am an independent consultant implementing SAP Ariba applicaitons for the last 25 years. I am excited to see the NextGen product.
Pros
- Suggesting the suppliers
- All apps s2p in one area
- Insights
- AI
Cons
- Integration with third party
- I believe NextGen will be able to fix lot of usability issues
Most Important Features
- Catalogs
- Integration
- Visibility
Usability
Nice
Use Cases and Deployment Scope
We use all modules of Ariba except invoicing. It addresses the procurement automation issue for indirect materials. It also helps in supplier onboarding.
Pros
- Buying indirect materials is one of the best examples
- sourcing and supplier onboardings are really efficient
- Guided buying is really user friendly and easy to configure
Cons
- Contracting must be developed more user friendly
- AI should be implemented in each module
Most Important Features
- Guided Buying
- Sourcing
Return on Investment
- supplier onboarding has been efficient
- Ariba Buying is also seamless
Usability
Alternatives Considered
Coupa
Other Software Used
Coupa
Getting the invoice processed without any errors
Use Cases and Deployment Scope
I use SAP Ariba for invoice processing via a client of mine.
Pros
- Sophisticated platform
- Ease of login
- Follow up communications with invoice status
Cons
- Sometimes it feels a bit tough to understand the steps needed to submit the invoice. I've had to reach out to support roles through my client to get step-by-step attachments that explain the process.
Most Important Features
- Efficiency
- Getting the invoice processed without any errors
Return on Investment
- The ability to get my invoices processed
Usability
Vendor management with SAP Ariba
Use Cases and Deployment Scope
We use SAP Ariba mainly for vendore management and invoicing management
Pros
- Vendor management
- Invoice management
- Ariba procurement options
Cons
- More vendor checks
- Invoicing management
- Better AI usage in invoice management is expected
Most Important Features
- Vendor classification
- Invoice handling
Return on Investment
- More checks on Vendors
- geographical inclusions
Usability
Alternatives Considered
Microsoft Copilot Studio
Other Software Used
SAP Analytics Cloud, SAP Integration Suite
Procurement department didn't quite catch on.
Use Cases and Deployment Scope
We use SAP Ariba for procurement coordination. But the procurement department didn't quite catch on.
Pros
- Integration
- ease of use
- reliability
Cons
- Licensing
Most Important Features
- Customer data sync
