Mastering SAP Ariba: From Implementation to Strategic Procurement Leadership
You're not just managing procurement. You're under pressure to reduce costs, ensure compliance, and elevate sourcing from a back-office function to a boardroom strategy. And yet, SAP Ariba’s full potential remains out of reach-buried beneath complex configurations, partial rollouts, and teams that don’t fully understand its strategic power. You’ve invested in the platform, but if adoption is low, visibility is fragmented, or savings are inconsistent, the ROI you promised is slipping. Worse, competitors are using Ariba to compress cycle times, unlock supplier innovation, and feed real-time spend data into enterprise planning. The gap isn't technology. It's mastery. Mastering SAP Ariba: From Implementation to Strategic Procurement Leadership is not another software overview. It’s the battle-tested blueprint for transforming your Ariba deployment from a tactical tool into a catalyst for organisational advantage. This course delivers a complete, step-by-step system to go from fragmented usage to full-scale, board-ready procurement transformation in as little as 60 days. One supply chain director at a global manufacturing firm used this exact framework to standardise three regional Ariba instances, cut onboarding time by 42%, and secure executive funding for a Category Management overhaul-just 7 weeks after completing the program. She didn’t just fix a system. She positioned procurement as a strategic enabler. Whether you're leading implementation, managing operations, or aiming to step into procurement leadership, this course equips you with the precision, confidence, and credibility to deliver measurable impact. No fluff. No theory. Just the exact processes, checklists, and decision frameworks used by top-performing procurement organisations. Here’s how this course is structured to help you get there.Course Format & Delivery Details Learn On Your Terms – No Deadlines, No Pressure
This is a self-paced, on-demand course with immediate online access upon enrollment. There are no fixed start dates or mandatory live sessions. You control when, where, and how quickly you progress-ideal for busy procurement leaders, consultants, and IT professionals working across time zones. Most learners complete the core curriculum in 8–12 weeks while applying concepts directly to their current projects. However, many secure early wins-such as cleaning master data, optimising approval workflows, or drafting a business case for Ariba Guided Buying-in under 20 hours. Lifetime Access, Zero Expiration, Continuous Value
Enrol once, access forever. You receive lifetime access to all course materials, including future content updates at no additional cost. As SAP Ariba evolves, so does your knowledge. Updates are seamlessly integrated into the curriculum, ensuring your expertise remains current and audit-ready for years to come. All materials are mobile-friendly and accessible 24/7 from any device. Study during commutes, review strategy templates between meetings, or pull up configuration checklists during implementation sprints. The content is designed for real-world application, not passive consumption. Expert Guidance & Structured Support
While the course is self-directed, you are not alone. Enrollees gain direct access to a dedicated instructor support channel, where certified Ariba architects and procurement transformation leads provide clarification, review implementation designs, and answer technical or strategic questions. Response time averages under 24 business hours. This support is not a chatbot or forum. It’s a private, text-based guidance system tailored to your specific role, challenges, and organisational context-whether you're in a mid-market business rolling out Ariba for the first time or a global enterprise optimising multi-module integration. Certification That Commands Attention
Upon successful completion, you receive a Certificate of Completion issued by The Art of Service-a globally recognised credential trusted by procurement leaders in Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and consulting firms. This certificate verifies your mastery of end-to-end Ariba deployment, supplier lifecycle management, and strategic sourcing integration. It’s not a participation badge. It’s proof that you can design, deploy, and lead SAP Ariba initiatives with operational precision and strategic vision. Recruiters, managers, and audit committees recognise this certification as a benchmark of applied competence. No Hidden Fees. No Surprises. Full Transparency.
Pricing is straightforward and all-inclusive. No recurring charges, no add-on costs. The one-time enrollment fee grants full access to every module, template, tool, and future update. There are no tiers, no premium packages, and no locked content behind paywalls. We accept major payment methods including Visa, Mastercard, and PayPal. Your transaction is secured with enterprise-grade encryption, and billing is handled through a PCI-compliant payment processor. 100% Risk-Free Enrollment – Satisfied or Refunded
We eliminate your risk with a clear promise: If you’re not satisfied with the course, contact us within 30 days for a full refund-no forms, no hoops, no questions asked. This isn’t a trial. It’s a commitment to delivering exceptional value from day one. After enrollment, you'll receive a confirmation email. Your access credentials and course entry instructions will be delivered separately once your learner profile is activated and materials are prepared-ensuring a smooth onboarding experience. This Works Even If…
- You’ve used SAP Ariba before but never led a full implementation
- You're new to procurement and need to ramp up fast
- Your organisation uses only a subset of Ariba modules
- You're not an IT expert but need to collaborate confidently with technical teams
- You’re preparing for an upcoming Ariba upgrade or integration with S/4HANA
Our alumni include procurement analysts who led multi-million-dollar rollouts, consultants who doubled their client retention, and operations managers who automated 80% of manual PO processes. Their success wasn’t luck. It was method. This course works because it’s not about features. It’s about execution. You’ll follow a proven, role-aligned path-from assessing readiness to designing governance, from onboarding suppliers to measuring strategic impact-all while building a personal portfolio of implementation assets you can use immediately.
Extensive and Detailed Course Curriculum
Module 1: Foundations of SAP Ariba and Procurement Transformation - Understanding the evolution of digital procurement
- Where SAP Ariba fits in the enterprise ecosystem
- Core capabilities: Sourcing, Buying, Invoicing, Contracts
- Key differences between Ariba Suite Integration and standalone solutions
- Integration with SAP ERP, S/4HANA, and third-party systems
- The role of the Ariba Network in global commerce
- Cloud architecture and data residency principles
- Navigating the Ariba user interface: UI conventions and shortcuts
- Key user roles: Buyer, Approver, Administrator, Project Lead
- Mapping Ariba to business procurement maturity models
Module 2: Strategic Planning and Business Case Development - Defining organisational procurement pain points
- Aligning Ariba goals with CFO and CPO priorities
- Building a board-ready business case with quantified ROI
- Estimating hard savings from maverick spend reduction
- Calculating cycle time improvements and FTE impact
- Developing KPIs for procurement performance tracking
- Stakeholder identification and influence mapping
- Creating a change management roadmap
- Securing executive sponsorship and cross-functional buy-in
- Budgeting for implementation, training, and ongoing support
Module 3: Pre-Implementation Assessment and Project Setup - Conducting a current-state procurement audit
- Gathering and cleansing master data: suppliers, materials, cost centres
- Analysing existing procurement policies and approval hierarchies
- Assessing IT readiness and integration requirements
- Establishing project governance and team roles
- Defining scope: phased rollout vs. big bang approach
- Selecting implementation partners and consultants
- Setting up sandbox, test, and production environments
- Configuring user access and security groups
- Documenting assumptions, constraints, and success criteria
Module 4: SAP Ariba Buying Core Configuration - Setting up commerce categories and item master integration
- Designing guided buying experiences with punchout catalogs
- Configuring supplier catalogs and internal storefronts
- Managing contract-linked purchasing and pricing rules
- Building dynamic requisition forms with conditional logic
- Setting approval workflows by amount, department, or category
- Implementing budget check and fund availability integration
- Configuring shopping carts and multi-site ordering
- Setting up receipt processing: manual, blind, and PO-based
- Enabling mobile access and self-service features
Module 5: Supplier Lifecycle Management in Ariba - Designing supplier onboarding workflows
- Creating self-registration portals for new suppliers
- Setting up supplier qualification questionnaires
- Managing document collection: tax forms, insurance, compliance
- Configuring supplier risk assessment templates
- Monitoring supplier performance with scorecards
- Establishing supplier communication protocols
- Managing supplier enablement on the Ariba Network
- Automating deactivation and renewal processes
- Handling supplier master data maintenance and deduplication
Module 6: Ariba Sourcing: Event Creation and Management - Planning strategic sourcing initiatives
- Creating RFx events: RFI, RFP, RFQ
- Configuring sourcing templates for repeat use
- Designing evaluation criteria and weighting schemes
- Setting up reverse auctions and Dutch bid processes
- Managing supplier collaboration and clarification workflows
- Using total cost of ownership (TCO) models in sourcing
- Analysing bid responses with built-in tools
- Conducting online negotiations and best and final offers
- Awarding events and transitioning to contracting
Module 7: Contract Management with Ariba Contracts - Creating standard contract templates
- Version control and change tracking
- Setting up approval workflows for legal review
- Integrating with external document repositories
- Establishing contract milestones and deliverables
- Configuring renewal and expiry alerts
- Linking contracts to purchasing and sourcing events
- Managing master service agreements and standing offers
- Handling amendments and change orders
- Ensuring compliance with regulatory clauses
Module 8: Invoice and Payment Processing with Ariba Network - Understanding the invoice-to-pay cycle in Ariba
- Configuring 2-way, 3-way, and 4-way matching
- Setting up early payment and dynamic discounting
- Managing invoice exceptions and disputes
- Enabling supplier self-service for invoice status
- Integrating with accounts payable and general ledger
- Automating receipt reconciliation
- Monitoring on-time payment performance
- Reducing DPO and improving supplier relationships
- Leveraging Ariba Network analytics for cash flow planning
Module 9: System Integration and Technical Configuration - Understanding integration options: CIF, PI, CIG, direct Connect
- Setting up data mappings for cost centres and GL codes
- Configuring user provisioning with SAP SuccessFactors
- Integrating with identity management systems
- Troubleshooting common connectivity issues
- Validating end-to-end test scenarios
- Managing data encryption and secure transmissions
- Establishing monitoring and alerting protocols
- Documenting integration architecture for audits
- Planning for failover and disaster recovery
Module 10: Reporting, Analytics, and Dashboarding - Accessing pre-built Ariba reports
- Creating custom reports with Report Builder
- Designing spend analysis dashboards
- Tracking maverick spend and policy compliance
- Measuring sourcing event success rates
- Analysing supplier performance trends
- Exporting data for external BI tools
- Setting up scheduled report distribution
- Building invoice exception rate metrics
- Developing executive-level procurement scorecards
Module 11: Change Management and End-User Adoption - Designing targeted training programs by user role
- Creating quick-reference guides and job aids
- Running pilot programs with super users
- Communicating benefits to stakeholders
- Addressing resistance and common objections
- Establishing feedback loops and continuous improvement
- Measuring adoption rates and usage patterns
- Running engagement campaigns and recognition programs
- Onboarding new employees with on-demand resources
- Developing a centre of excellence (COE) operating model
Module 12: Ariba Guided Buying and Intelligent Automation - Overview of Ariba Guided Buying capabilities
- Configuring recommendation engines for preferred suppliers
- Setting up policy-aware shopping experiences
- Enabling natural language search and AI-assisted sourcing
- Integrating with SAP Intelligent Robotic Process Automation
- Automating repetitive tasks: catalog updates, PO creation
- Leveraging machine learning for spend classification
- Using chatbots for employee procurement support
- Implementing cognitive procurement use cases
- Measuring automation ROI and error reduction
Module 13: Advanced Configuration and Customisation - Extending Ariba with custom fields and attributes
- Creating custom approval chains with complex logic
- Configuring multi-entity and global deployments
- Setting up intercompany purchasing rules
- Managing localisation requirements by region
- Handling multi-language and multi-currency support
- Designing custom reports and data extracts
- Using extensibility tools without coding
- Validating configuration with test scripts
- Documenting configuration for knowledge transfer
Module 14: Testing, Validation, and Go-Live Readiness - Developing a comprehensive test strategy
- Creating test scripts for end-to-end scenarios
- Conducting user acceptance testing (UAT)
- Handling defect tracking and resolution
- Running parallel processing cycles
- Validating data migration accuracy
- Performing performance and load testing
- Preparing cutover and rollback plans
- Finalising go-live checklist and sign-offs
- Communicating launch schedule to all stakeholders
Module 15: Post-Go-Live Support and Continuous Improvement - Establishing a helpdesk and support tier model
- Creating an issue triage and escalation process
- Monitoring system performance and uptime
- Collecting user feedback and prioritising enhancements
- Planning quarterly business reviews (QBRs)
- Identifying new Ariba functionality to adopt
- Optimising workflows based on usage data
- Conducting periodic security and access reviews
- Managing user onboarding and offboarding
- Updating training materials and knowledge base
Module 16: Strategic Procurement Leadership and Career Advancement - Positioning procurement as a value creator
- Demonstrating Ariba’s impact on ESG and sustainability goals
- Using procurement data for enterprise risk management
- Building supplier diversity and inclusion programs
- Leveraging Ariba for crisis response and business continuity
- Presenting procurement insights to executive leadership
- Developing a personal leadership brand in procurement
- Creating a 90-day plan for post-course impact
- Building a portfolio of implementation evidence
- Earning your Certificate of Completion and next steps
Module 1: Foundations of SAP Ariba and Procurement Transformation - Understanding the evolution of digital procurement
- Where SAP Ariba fits in the enterprise ecosystem
- Core capabilities: Sourcing, Buying, Invoicing, Contracts
- Key differences between Ariba Suite Integration and standalone solutions
- Integration with SAP ERP, S/4HANA, and third-party systems
- The role of the Ariba Network in global commerce
- Cloud architecture and data residency principles
- Navigating the Ariba user interface: UI conventions and shortcuts
- Key user roles: Buyer, Approver, Administrator, Project Lead
- Mapping Ariba to business procurement maturity models
Module 2: Strategic Planning and Business Case Development - Defining organisational procurement pain points
- Aligning Ariba goals with CFO and CPO priorities
- Building a board-ready business case with quantified ROI
- Estimating hard savings from maverick spend reduction
- Calculating cycle time improvements and FTE impact
- Developing KPIs for procurement performance tracking
- Stakeholder identification and influence mapping
- Creating a change management roadmap
- Securing executive sponsorship and cross-functional buy-in
- Budgeting for implementation, training, and ongoing support
Module 3: Pre-Implementation Assessment and Project Setup - Conducting a current-state procurement audit
- Gathering and cleansing master data: suppliers, materials, cost centres
- Analysing existing procurement policies and approval hierarchies
- Assessing IT readiness and integration requirements
- Establishing project governance and team roles
- Defining scope: phased rollout vs. big bang approach
- Selecting implementation partners and consultants
- Setting up sandbox, test, and production environments
- Configuring user access and security groups
- Documenting assumptions, constraints, and success criteria
Module 4: SAP Ariba Buying Core Configuration - Setting up commerce categories and item master integration
- Designing guided buying experiences with punchout catalogs
- Configuring supplier catalogs and internal storefronts
- Managing contract-linked purchasing and pricing rules
- Building dynamic requisition forms with conditional logic
- Setting approval workflows by amount, department, or category
- Implementing budget check and fund availability integration
- Configuring shopping carts and multi-site ordering
- Setting up receipt processing: manual, blind, and PO-based
- Enabling mobile access and self-service features
Module 5: Supplier Lifecycle Management in Ariba - Designing supplier onboarding workflows
- Creating self-registration portals for new suppliers
- Setting up supplier qualification questionnaires
- Managing document collection: tax forms, insurance, compliance
- Configuring supplier risk assessment templates
- Monitoring supplier performance with scorecards
- Establishing supplier communication protocols
- Managing supplier enablement on the Ariba Network
- Automating deactivation and renewal processes
- Handling supplier master data maintenance and deduplication
Module 6: Ariba Sourcing: Event Creation and Management - Planning strategic sourcing initiatives
- Creating RFx events: RFI, RFP, RFQ
- Configuring sourcing templates for repeat use
- Designing evaluation criteria and weighting schemes
- Setting up reverse auctions and Dutch bid processes
- Managing supplier collaboration and clarification workflows
- Using total cost of ownership (TCO) models in sourcing
- Analysing bid responses with built-in tools
- Conducting online negotiations and best and final offers
- Awarding events and transitioning to contracting
Module 7: Contract Management with Ariba Contracts - Creating standard contract templates
- Version control and change tracking
- Setting up approval workflows for legal review
- Integrating with external document repositories
- Establishing contract milestones and deliverables
- Configuring renewal and expiry alerts
- Linking contracts to purchasing and sourcing events
- Managing master service agreements and standing offers
- Handling amendments and change orders
- Ensuring compliance with regulatory clauses
Module 8: Invoice and Payment Processing with Ariba Network - Understanding the invoice-to-pay cycle in Ariba
- Configuring 2-way, 3-way, and 4-way matching
- Setting up early payment and dynamic discounting
- Managing invoice exceptions and disputes
- Enabling supplier self-service for invoice status
- Integrating with accounts payable and general ledger
- Automating receipt reconciliation
- Monitoring on-time payment performance
- Reducing DPO and improving supplier relationships
- Leveraging Ariba Network analytics for cash flow planning
Module 9: System Integration and Technical Configuration - Understanding integration options: CIF, PI, CIG, direct Connect
- Setting up data mappings for cost centres and GL codes
- Configuring user provisioning with SAP SuccessFactors
- Integrating with identity management systems
- Troubleshooting common connectivity issues
- Validating end-to-end test scenarios
- Managing data encryption and secure transmissions
- Establishing monitoring and alerting protocols
- Documenting integration architecture for audits
- Planning for failover and disaster recovery
Module 10: Reporting, Analytics, and Dashboarding - Accessing pre-built Ariba reports
- Creating custom reports with Report Builder
- Designing spend analysis dashboards
- Tracking maverick spend and policy compliance
- Measuring sourcing event success rates
- Analysing supplier performance trends
- Exporting data for external BI tools
- Setting up scheduled report distribution
- Building invoice exception rate metrics
- Developing executive-level procurement scorecards
Module 11: Change Management and End-User Adoption - Designing targeted training programs by user role
- Creating quick-reference guides and job aids
- Running pilot programs with super users
- Communicating benefits to stakeholders
- Addressing resistance and common objections
- Establishing feedback loops and continuous improvement
- Measuring adoption rates and usage patterns
- Running engagement campaigns and recognition programs
- Onboarding new employees with on-demand resources
- Developing a centre of excellence (COE) operating model
Module 12: Ariba Guided Buying and Intelligent Automation - Overview of Ariba Guided Buying capabilities
- Configuring recommendation engines for preferred suppliers
- Setting up policy-aware shopping experiences
- Enabling natural language search and AI-assisted sourcing
- Integrating with SAP Intelligent Robotic Process Automation
- Automating repetitive tasks: catalog updates, PO creation
- Leveraging machine learning for spend classification
- Using chatbots for employee procurement support
- Implementing cognitive procurement use cases
- Measuring automation ROI and error reduction
Module 13: Advanced Configuration and Customisation - Extending Ariba with custom fields and attributes
- Creating custom approval chains with complex logic
- Configuring multi-entity and global deployments
- Setting up intercompany purchasing rules
- Managing localisation requirements by region
- Handling multi-language and multi-currency support
- Designing custom reports and data extracts
- Using extensibility tools without coding
- Validating configuration with test scripts
- Documenting configuration for knowledge transfer
Module 14: Testing, Validation, and Go-Live Readiness - Developing a comprehensive test strategy
- Creating test scripts for end-to-end scenarios
- Conducting user acceptance testing (UAT)
- Handling defect tracking and resolution
- Running parallel processing cycles
- Validating data migration accuracy
- Performing performance and load testing
- Preparing cutover and rollback plans
- Finalising go-live checklist and sign-offs
- Communicating launch schedule to all stakeholders
Module 15: Post-Go-Live Support and Continuous Improvement - Establishing a helpdesk and support tier model
- Creating an issue triage and escalation process
- Monitoring system performance and uptime
- Collecting user feedback and prioritising enhancements
- Planning quarterly business reviews (QBRs)
- Identifying new Ariba functionality to adopt
- Optimising workflows based on usage data
- Conducting periodic security and access reviews
- Managing user onboarding and offboarding
- Updating training materials and knowledge base
Module 16: Strategic Procurement Leadership and Career Advancement - Positioning procurement as a value creator
- Demonstrating Ariba’s impact on ESG and sustainability goals
- Using procurement data for enterprise risk management
- Building supplier diversity and inclusion programs
- Leveraging Ariba for crisis response and business continuity
- Presenting procurement insights to executive leadership
- Developing a personal leadership brand in procurement
- Creating a 90-day plan for post-course impact
- Building a portfolio of implementation evidence
- Earning your Certificate of Completion and next steps
- Defining organisational procurement pain points
- Aligning Ariba goals with CFO and CPO priorities
- Building a board-ready business case with quantified ROI
- Estimating hard savings from maverick spend reduction
- Calculating cycle time improvements and FTE impact
- Developing KPIs for procurement performance tracking
- Stakeholder identification and influence mapping
- Creating a change management roadmap
- Securing executive sponsorship and cross-functional buy-in
- Budgeting for implementation, training, and ongoing support
Module 3: Pre-Implementation Assessment and Project Setup - Conducting a current-state procurement audit
- Gathering and cleansing master data: suppliers, materials, cost centres
- Analysing existing procurement policies and approval hierarchies
- Assessing IT readiness and integration requirements
- Establishing project governance and team roles
- Defining scope: phased rollout vs. big bang approach
- Selecting implementation partners and consultants
- Setting up sandbox, test, and production environments
- Configuring user access and security groups
- Documenting assumptions, constraints, and success criteria
Module 4: SAP Ariba Buying Core Configuration - Setting up commerce categories and item master integration
- Designing guided buying experiences with punchout catalogs
- Configuring supplier catalogs and internal storefronts
- Managing contract-linked purchasing and pricing rules
- Building dynamic requisition forms with conditional logic
- Setting approval workflows by amount, department, or category
- Implementing budget check and fund availability integration
- Configuring shopping carts and multi-site ordering
- Setting up receipt processing: manual, blind, and PO-based
- Enabling mobile access and self-service features
Module 5: Supplier Lifecycle Management in Ariba - Designing supplier onboarding workflows
- Creating self-registration portals for new suppliers
- Setting up supplier qualification questionnaires
- Managing document collection: tax forms, insurance, compliance
- Configuring supplier risk assessment templates
- Monitoring supplier performance with scorecards
- Establishing supplier communication protocols
- Managing supplier enablement on the Ariba Network
- Automating deactivation and renewal processes
- Handling supplier master data maintenance and deduplication
Module 6: Ariba Sourcing: Event Creation and Management - Planning strategic sourcing initiatives
- Creating RFx events: RFI, RFP, RFQ
- Configuring sourcing templates for repeat use
- Designing evaluation criteria and weighting schemes
- Setting up reverse auctions and Dutch bid processes
- Managing supplier collaboration and clarification workflows
- Using total cost of ownership (TCO) models in sourcing
- Analysing bid responses with built-in tools
- Conducting online negotiations and best and final offers
- Awarding events and transitioning to contracting
Module 7: Contract Management with Ariba Contracts - Creating standard contract templates
- Version control and change tracking
- Setting up approval workflows for legal review
- Integrating with external document repositories
- Establishing contract milestones and deliverables
- Configuring renewal and expiry alerts
- Linking contracts to purchasing and sourcing events
- Managing master service agreements and standing offers
- Handling amendments and change orders
- Ensuring compliance with regulatory clauses
Module 8: Invoice and Payment Processing with Ariba Network - Understanding the invoice-to-pay cycle in Ariba
- Configuring 2-way, 3-way, and 4-way matching
- Setting up early payment and dynamic discounting
- Managing invoice exceptions and disputes
- Enabling supplier self-service for invoice status
- Integrating with accounts payable and general ledger
- Automating receipt reconciliation
- Monitoring on-time payment performance
- Reducing DPO and improving supplier relationships
- Leveraging Ariba Network analytics for cash flow planning
Module 9: System Integration and Technical Configuration - Understanding integration options: CIF, PI, CIG, direct Connect
- Setting up data mappings for cost centres and GL codes
- Configuring user provisioning with SAP SuccessFactors
- Integrating with identity management systems
- Troubleshooting common connectivity issues
- Validating end-to-end test scenarios
- Managing data encryption and secure transmissions
- Establishing monitoring and alerting protocols
- Documenting integration architecture for audits
- Planning for failover and disaster recovery
Module 10: Reporting, Analytics, and Dashboarding - Accessing pre-built Ariba reports
- Creating custom reports with Report Builder
- Designing spend analysis dashboards
- Tracking maverick spend and policy compliance
- Measuring sourcing event success rates
- Analysing supplier performance trends
- Exporting data for external BI tools
- Setting up scheduled report distribution
- Building invoice exception rate metrics
- Developing executive-level procurement scorecards
Module 11: Change Management and End-User Adoption - Designing targeted training programs by user role
- Creating quick-reference guides and job aids
- Running pilot programs with super users
- Communicating benefits to stakeholders
- Addressing resistance and common objections
- Establishing feedback loops and continuous improvement
- Measuring adoption rates and usage patterns
- Running engagement campaigns and recognition programs
- Onboarding new employees with on-demand resources
- Developing a centre of excellence (COE) operating model
Module 12: Ariba Guided Buying and Intelligent Automation - Overview of Ariba Guided Buying capabilities
- Configuring recommendation engines for preferred suppliers
- Setting up policy-aware shopping experiences
- Enabling natural language search and AI-assisted sourcing
- Integrating with SAP Intelligent Robotic Process Automation
- Automating repetitive tasks: catalog updates, PO creation
- Leveraging machine learning for spend classification
- Using chatbots for employee procurement support
- Implementing cognitive procurement use cases
- Measuring automation ROI and error reduction
Module 13: Advanced Configuration and Customisation - Extending Ariba with custom fields and attributes
- Creating custom approval chains with complex logic
- Configuring multi-entity and global deployments
- Setting up intercompany purchasing rules
- Managing localisation requirements by region
- Handling multi-language and multi-currency support
- Designing custom reports and data extracts
- Using extensibility tools without coding
- Validating configuration with test scripts
- Documenting configuration for knowledge transfer
Module 14: Testing, Validation, and Go-Live Readiness - Developing a comprehensive test strategy
- Creating test scripts for end-to-end scenarios
- Conducting user acceptance testing (UAT)
- Handling defect tracking and resolution
- Running parallel processing cycles
- Validating data migration accuracy
- Performing performance and load testing
- Preparing cutover and rollback plans
- Finalising go-live checklist and sign-offs
- Communicating launch schedule to all stakeholders
Module 15: Post-Go-Live Support and Continuous Improvement - Establishing a helpdesk and support tier model
- Creating an issue triage and escalation process
- Monitoring system performance and uptime
- Collecting user feedback and prioritising enhancements
- Planning quarterly business reviews (QBRs)
- Identifying new Ariba functionality to adopt
- Optimising workflows based on usage data
- Conducting periodic security and access reviews
- Managing user onboarding and offboarding
- Updating training materials and knowledge base
Module 16: Strategic Procurement Leadership and Career Advancement - Positioning procurement as a value creator
- Demonstrating Ariba’s impact on ESG and sustainability goals
- Using procurement data for enterprise risk management
- Building supplier diversity and inclusion programs
- Leveraging Ariba for crisis response and business continuity
- Presenting procurement insights to executive leadership
- Developing a personal leadership brand in procurement
- Creating a 90-day plan for post-course impact
- Building a portfolio of implementation evidence
- Earning your Certificate of Completion and next steps
- Setting up commerce categories and item master integration
- Designing guided buying experiences with punchout catalogs
- Configuring supplier catalogs and internal storefronts
- Managing contract-linked purchasing and pricing rules
- Building dynamic requisition forms with conditional logic
- Setting approval workflows by amount, department, or category
- Implementing budget check and fund availability integration
- Configuring shopping carts and multi-site ordering
- Setting up receipt processing: manual, blind, and PO-based
- Enabling mobile access and self-service features
Module 5: Supplier Lifecycle Management in Ariba - Designing supplier onboarding workflows
- Creating self-registration portals for new suppliers
- Setting up supplier qualification questionnaires
- Managing document collection: tax forms, insurance, compliance
- Configuring supplier risk assessment templates
- Monitoring supplier performance with scorecards
- Establishing supplier communication protocols
- Managing supplier enablement on the Ariba Network
- Automating deactivation and renewal processes
- Handling supplier master data maintenance and deduplication
Module 6: Ariba Sourcing: Event Creation and Management - Planning strategic sourcing initiatives
- Creating RFx events: RFI, RFP, RFQ
- Configuring sourcing templates for repeat use
- Designing evaluation criteria and weighting schemes
- Setting up reverse auctions and Dutch bid processes
- Managing supplier collaboration and clarification workflows
- Using total cost of ownership (TCO) models in sourcing
- Analysing bid responses with built-in tools
- Conducting online negotiations and best and final offers
- Awarding events and transitioning to contracting
Module 7: Contract Management with Ariba Contracts - Creating standard contract templates
- Version control and change tracking
- Setting up approval workflows for legal review
- Integrating with external document repositories
- Establishing contract milestones and deliverables
- Configuring renewal and expiry alerts
- Linking contracts to purchasing and sourcing events
- Managing master service agreements and standing offers
- Handling amendments and change orders
- Ensuring compliance with regulatory clauses
Module 8: Invoice and Payment Processing with Ariba Network - Understanding the invoice-to-pay cycle in Ariba
- Configuring 2-way, 3-way, and 4-way matching
- Setting up early payment and dynamic discounting
- Managing invoice exceptions and disputes
- Enabling supplier self-service for invoice status
- Integrating with accounts payable and general ledger
- Automating receipt reconciliation
- Monitoring on-time payment performance
- Reducing DPO and improving supplier relationships
- Leveraging Ariba Network analytics for cash flow planning
Module 9: System Integration and Technical Configuration - Understanding integration options: CIF, PI, CIG, direct Connect
- Setting up data mappings for cost centres and GL codes
- Configuring user provisioning with SAP SuccessFactors
- Integrating with identity management systems
- Troubleshooting common connectivity issues
- Validating end-to-end test scenarios
- Managing data encryption and secure transmissions
- Establishing monitoring and alerting protocols
- Documenting integration architecture for audits
- Planning for failover and disaster recovery
Module 10: Reporting, Analytics, and Dashboarding - Accessing pre-built Ariba reports
- Creating custom reports with Report Builder
- Designing spend analysis dashboards
- Tracking maverick spend and policy compliance
- Measuring sourcing event success rates
- Analysing supplier performance trends
- Exporting data for external BI tools
- Setting up scheduled report distribution
- Building invoice exception rate metrics
- Developing executive-level procurement scorecards
Module 11: Change Management and End-User Adoption - Designing targeted training programs by user role
- Creating quick-reference guides and job aids
- Running pilot programs with super users
- Communicating benefits to stakeholders
- Addressing resistance and common objections
- Establishing feedback loops and continuous improvement
- Measuring adoption rates and usage patterns
- Running engagement campaigns and recognition programs
- Onboarding new employees with on-demand resources
- Developing a centre of excellence (COE) operating model
Module 12: Ariba Guided Buying and Intelligent Automation - Overview of Ariba Guided Buying capabilities
- Configuring recommendation engines for preferred suppliers
- Setting up policy-aware shopping experiences
- Enabling natural language search and AI-assisted sourcing
- Integrating with SAP Intelligent Robotic Process Automation
- Automating repetitive tasks: catalog updates, PO creation
- Leveraging machine learning for spend classification
- Using chatbots for employee procurement support
- Implementing cognitive procurement use cases
- Measuring automation ROI and error reduction
Module 13: Advanced Configuration and Customisation - Extending Ariba with custom fields and attributes
- Creating custom approval chains with complex logic
- Configuring multi-entity and global deployments
- Setting up intercompany purchasing rules
- Managing localisation requirements by region
- Handling multi-language and multi-currency support
- Designing custom reports and data extracts
- Using extensibility tools without coding
- Validating configuration with test scripts
- Documenting configuration for knowledge transfer
Module 14: Testing, Validation, and Go-Live Readiness - Developing a comprehensive test strategy
- Creating test scripts for end-to-end scenarios
- Conducting user acceptance testing (UAT)
- Handling defect tracking and resolution
- Running parallel processing cycles
- Validating data migration accuracy
- Performing performance and load testing
- Preparing cutover and rollback plans
- Finalising go-live checklist and sign-offs
- Communicating launch schedule to all stakeholders
Module 15: Post-Go-Live Support and Continuous Improvement - Establishing a helpdesk and support tier model
- Creating an issue triage and escalation process
- Monitoring system performance and uptime
- Collecting user feedback and prioritising enhancements
- Planning quarterly business reviews (QBRs)
- Identifying new Ariba functionality to adopt
- Optimising workflows based on usage data
- Conducting periodic security and access reviews
- Managing user onboarding and offboarding
- Updating training materials and knowledge base
Module 16: Strategic Procurement Leadership and Career Advancement - Positioning procurement as a value creator
- Demonstrating Ariba’s impact on ESG and sustainability goals
- Using procurement data for enterprise risk management
- Building supplier diversity and inclusion programs
- Leveraging Ariba for crisis response and business continuity
- Presenting procurement insights to executive leadership
- Developing a personal leadership brand in procurement
- Creating a 90-day plan for post-course impact
- Building a portfolio of implementation evidence
- Earning your Certificate of Completion and next steps
- Planning strategic sourcing initiatives
- Creating RFx events: RFI, RFP, RFQ
- Configuring sourcing templates for repeat use
- Designing evaluation criteria and weighting schemes
- Setting up reverse auctions and Dutch bid processes
- Managing supplier collaboration and clarification workflows
- Using total cost of ownership (TCO) models in sourcing
- Analysing bid responses with built-in tools
- Conducting online negotiations and best and final offers
- Awarding events and transitioning to contracting
Module 7: Contract Management with Ariba Contracts - Creating standard contract templates
- Version control and change tracking
- Setting up approval workflows for legal review
- Integrating with external document repositories
- Establishing contract milestones and deliverables
- Configuring renewal and expiry alerts
- Linking contracts to purchasing and sourcing events
- Managing master service agreements and standing offers
- Handling amendments and change orders
- Ensuring compliance with regulatory clauses
Module 8: Invoice and Payment Processing with Ariba Network - Understanding the invoice-to-pay cycle in Ariba
- Configuring 2-way, 3-way, and 4-way matching
- Setting up early payment and dynamic discounting
- Managing invoice exceptions and disputes
- Enabling supplier self-service for invoice status
- Integrating with accounts payable and general ledger
- Automating receipt reconciliation
- Monitoring on-time payment performance
- Reducing DPO and improving supplier relationships
- Leveraging Ariba Network analytics for cash flow planning
Module 9: System Integration and Technical Configuration - Understanding integration options: CIF, PI, CIG, direct Connect
- Setting up data mappings for cost centres and GL codes
- Configuring user provisioning with SAP SuccessFactors
- Integrating with identity management systems
- Troubleshooting common connectivity issues
- Validating end-to-end test scenarios
- Managing data encryption and secure transmissions
- Establishing monitoring and alerting protocols
- Documenting integration architecture for audits
- Planning for failover and disaster recovery
Module 10: Reporting, Analytics, and Dashboarding - Accessing pre-built Ariba reports
- Creating custom reports with Report Builder
- Designing spend analysis dashboards
- Tracking maverick spend and policy compliance
- Measuring sourcing event success rates
- Analysing supplier performance trends
- Exporting data for external BI tools
- Setting up scheduled report distribution
- Building invoice exception rate metrics
- Developing executive-level procurement scorecards
Module 11: Change Management and End-User Adoption - Designing targeted training programs by user role
- Creating quick-reference guides and job aids
- Running pilot programs with super users
- Communicating benefits to stakeholders
- Addressing resistance and common objections
- Establishing feedback loops and continuous improvement
- Measuring adoption rates and usage patterns
- Running engagement campaigns and recognition programs
- Onboarding new employees with on-demand resources
- Developing a centre of excellence (COE) operating model
Module 12: Ariba Guided Buying and Intelligent Automation - Overview of Ariba Guided Buying capabilities
- Configuring recommendation engines for preferred suppliers
- Setting up policy-aware shopping experiences
- Enabling natural language search and AI-assisted sourcing
- Integrating with SAP Intelligent Robotic Process Automation
- Automating repetitive tasks: catalog updates, PO creation
- Leveraging machine learning for spend classification
- Using chatbots for employee procurement support
- Implementing cognitive procurement use cases
- Measuring automation ROI and error reduction
Module 13: Advanced Configuration and Customisation - Extending Ariba with custom fields and attributes
- Creating custom approval chains with complex logic
- Configuring multi-entity and global deployments
- Setting up intercompany purchasing rules
- Managing localisation requirements by region
- Handling multi-language and multi-currency support
- Designing custom reports and data extracts
- Using extensibility tools without coding
- Validating configuration with test scripts
- Documenting configuration for knowledge transfer
Module 14: Testing, Validation, and Go-Live Readiness - Developing a comprehensive test strategy
- Creating test scripts for end-to-end scenarios
- Conducting user acceptance testing (UAT)
- Handling defect tracking and resolution
- Running parallel processing cycles
- Validating data migration accuracy
- Performing performance and load testing
- Preparing cutover and rollback plans
- Finalising go-live checklist and sign-offs
- Communicating launch schedule to all stakeholders
Module 15: Post-Go-Live Support and Continuous Improvement - Establishing a helpdesk and support tier model
- Creating an issue triage and escalation process
- Monitoring system performance and uptime
- Collecting user feedback and prioritising enhancements
- Planning quarterly business reviews (QBRs)
- Identifying new Ariba functionality to adopt
- Optimising workflows based on usage data
- Conducting periodic security and access reviews
- Managing user onboarding and offboarding
- Updating training materials and knowledge base
Module 16: Strategic Procurement Leadership and Career Advancement - Positioning procurement as a value creator
- Demonstrating Ariba’s impact on ESG and sustainability goals
- Using procurement data for enterprise risk management
- Building supplier diversity and inclusion programs
- Leveraging Ariba for crisis response and business continuity
- Presenting procurement insights to executive leadership
- Developing a personal leadership brand in procurement
- Creating a 90-day plan for post-course impact
- Building a portfolio of implementation evidence
- Earning your Certificate of Completion and next steps
- Understanding the invoice-to-pay cycle in Ariba
- Configuring 2-way, 3-way, and 4-way matching
- Setting up early payment and dynamic discounting
- Managing invoice exceptions and disputes
- Enabling supplier self-service for invoice status
- Integrating with accounts payable and general ledger
- Automating receipt reconciliation
- Monitoring on-time payment performance
- Reducing DPO and improving supplier relationships
- Leveraging Ariba Network analytics for cash flow planning
Module 9: System Integration and Technical Configuration - Understanding integration options: CIF, PI, CIG, direct Connect
- Setting up data mappings for cost centres and GL codes
- Configuring user provisioning with SAP SuccessFactors
- Integrating with identity management systems
- Troubleshooting common connectivity issues
- Validating end-to-end test scenarios
- Managing data encryption and secure transmissions
- Establishing monitoring and alerting protocols
- Documenting integration architecture for audits
- Planning for failover and disaster recovery
Module 10: Reporting, Analytics, and Dashboarding - Accessing pre-built Ariba reports
- Creating custom reports with Report Builder
- Designing spend analysis dashboards
- Tracking maverick spend and policy compliance
- Measuring sourcing event success rates
- Analysing supplier performance trends
- Exporting data for external BI tools
- Setting up scheduled report distribution
- Building invoice exception rate metrics
- Developing executive-level procurement scorecards
Module 11: Change Management and End-User Adoption - Designing targeted training programs by user role
- Creating quick-reference guides and job aids
- Running pilot programs with super users
- Communicating benefits to stakeholders
- Addressing resistance and common objections
- Establishing feedback loops and continuous improvement
- Measuring adoption rates and usage patterns
- Running engagement campaigns and recognition programs
- Onboarding new employees with on-demand resources
- Developing a centre of excellence (COE) operating model
Module 12: Ariba Guided Buying and Intelligent Automation - Overview of Ariba Guided Buying capabilities
- Configuring recommendation engines for preferred suppliers
- Setting up policy-aware shopping experiences
- Enabling natural language search and AI-assisted sourcing
- Integrating with SAP Intelligent Robotic Process Automation
- Automating repetitive tasks: catalog updates, PO creation
- Leveraging machine learning for spend classification
- Using chatbots for employee procurement support
- Implementing cognitive procurement use cases
- Measuring automation ROI and error reduction
Module 13: Advanced Configuration and Customisation - Extending Ariba with custom fields and attributes
- Creating custom approval chains with complex logic
- Configuring multi-entity and global deployments
- Setting up intercompany purchasing rules
- Managing localisation requirements by region
- Handling multi-language and multi-currency support
- Designing custom reports and data extracts
- Using extensibility tools without coding
- Validating configuration with test scripts
- Documenting configuration for knowledge transfer
Module 14: Testing, Validation, and Go-Live Readiness - Developing a comprehensive test strategy
- Creating test scripts for end-to-end scenarios
- Conducting user acceptance testing (UAT)
- Handling defect tracking and resolution
- Running parallel processing cycles
- Validating data migration accuracy
- Performing performance and load testing
- Preparing cutover and rollback plans
- Finalising go-live checklist and sign-offs
- Communicating launch schedule to all stakeholders
Module 15: Post-Go-Live Support and Continuous Improvement - Establishing a helpdesk and support tier model
- Creating an issue triage and escalation process
- Monitoring system performance and uptime
- Collecting user feedback and prioritising enhancements
- Planning quarterly business reviews (QBRs)
- Identifying new Ariba functionality to adopt
- Optimising workflows based on usage data
- Conducting periodic security and access reviews
- Managing user onboarding and offboarding
- Updating training materials and knowledge base
Module 16: Strategic Procurement Leadership and Career Advancement - Positioning procurement as a value creator
- Demonstrating Ariba’s impact on ESG and sustainability goals
- Using procurement data for enterprise risk management
- Building supplier diversity and inclusion programs
- Leveraging Ariba for crisis response and business continuity
- Presenting procurement insights to executive leadership
- Developing a personal leadership brand in procurement
- Creating a 90-day plan for post-course impact
- Building a portfolio of implementation evidence
- Earning your Certificate of Completion and next steps
- Accessing pre-built Ariba reports
- Creating custom reports with Report Builder
- Designing spend analysis dashboards
- Tracking maverick spend and policy compliance
- Measuring sourcing event success rates
- Analysing supplier performance trends
- Exporting data for external BI tools
- Setting up scheduled report distribution
- Building invoice exception rate metrics
- Developing executive-level procurement scorecards
Module 11: Change Management and End-User Adoption - Designing targeted training programs by user role
- Creating quick-reference guides and job aids
- Running pilot programs with super users
- Communicating benefits to stakeholders
- Addressing resistance and common objections
- Establishing feedback loops and continuous improvement
- Measuring adoption rates and usage patterns
- Running engagement campaigns and recognition programs
- Onboarding new employees with on-demand resources
- Developing a centre of excellence (COE) operating model
Module 12: Ariba Guided Buying and Intelligent Automation - Overview of Ariba Guided Buying capabilities
- Configuring recommendation engines for preferred suppliers
- Setting up policy-aware shopping experiences
- Enabling natural language search and AI-assisted sourcing
- Integrating with SAP Intelligent Robotic Process Automation
- Automating repetitive tasks: catalog updates, PO creation
- Leveraging machine learning for spend classification
- Using chatbots for employee procurement support
- Implementing cognitive procurement use cases
- Measuring automation ROI and error reduction
Module 13: Advanced Configuration and Customisation - Extending Ariba with custom fields and attributes
- Creating custom approval chains with complex logic
- Configuring multi-entity and global deployments
- Setting up intercompany purchasing rules
- Managing localisation requirements by region
- Handling multi-language and multi-currency support
- Designing custom reports and data extracts
- Using extensibility tools without coding
- Validating configuration with test scripts
- Documenting configuration for knowledge transfer
Module 14: Testing, Validation, and Go-Live Readiness - Developing a comprehensive test strategy
- Creating test scripts for end-to-end scenarios
- Conducting user acceptance testing (UAT)
- Handling defect tracking and resolution
- Running parallel processing cycles
- Validating data migration accuracy
- Performing performance and load testing
- Preparing cutover and rollback plans
- Finalising go-live checklist and sign-offs
- Communicating launch schedule to all stakeholders
Module 15: Post-Go-Live Support and Continuous Improvement - Establishing a helpdesk and support tier model
- Creating an issue triage and escalation process
- Monitoring system performance and uptime
- Collecting user feedback and prioritising enhancements
- Planning quarterly business reviews (QBRs)
- Identifying new Ariba functionality to adopt
- Optimising workflows based on usage data
- Conducting periodic security and access reviews
- Managing user onboarding and offboarding
- Updating training materials and knowledge base
Module 16: Strategic Procurement Leadership and Career Advancement - Positioning procurement as a value creator
- Demonstrating Ariba’s impact on ESG and sustainability goals
- Using procurement data for enterprise risk management
- Building supplier diversity and inclusion programs
- Leveraging Ariba for crisis response and business continuity
- Presenting procurement insights to executive leadership
- Developing a personal leadership brand in procurement
- Creating a 90-day plan for post-course impact
- Building a portfolio of implementation evidence
- Earning your Certificate of Completion and next steps
- Overview of Ariba Guided Buying capabilities
- Configuring recommendation engines for preferred suppliers
- Setting up policy-aware shopping experiences
- Enabling natural language search and AI-assisted sourcing
- Integrating with SAP Intelligent Robotic Process Automation
- Automating repetitive tasks: catalog updates, PO creation
- Leveraging machine learning for spend classification
- Using chatbots for employee procurement support
- Implementing cognitive procurement use cases
- Measuring automation ROI and error reduction
Module 13: Advanced Configuration and Customisation - Extending Ariba with custom fields and attributes
- Creating custom approval chains with complex logic
- Configuring multi-entity and global deployments
- Setting up intercompany purchasing rules
- Managing localisation requirements by region
- Handling multi-language and multi-currency support
- Designing custom reports and data extracts
- Using extensibility tools without coding
- Validating configuration with test scripts
- Documenting configuration for knowledge transfer
Module 14: Testing, Validation, and Go-Live Readiness - Developing a comprehensive test strategy
- Creating test scripts for end-to-end scenarios
- Conducting user acceptance testing (UAT)
- Handling defect tracking and resolution
- Running parallel processing cycles
- Validating data migration accuracy
- Performing performance and load testing
- Preparing cutover and rollback plans
- Finalising go-live checklist and sign-offs
- Communicating launch schedule to all stakeholders
Module 15: Post-Go-Live Support and Continuous Improvement - Establishing a helpdesk and support tier model
- Creating an issue triage and escalation process
- Monitoring system performance and uptime
- Collecting user feedback and prioritising enhancements
- Planning quarterly business reviews (QBRs)
- Identifying new Ariba functionality to adopt
- Optimising workflows based on usage data
- Conducting periodic security and access reviews
- Managing user onboarding and offboarding
- Updating training materials and knowledge base
Module 16: Strategic Procurement Leadership and Career Advancement - Positioning procurement as a value creator
- Demonstrating Ariba’s impact on ESG and sustainability goals
- Using procurement data for enterprise risk management
- Building supplier diversity and inclusion programs
- Leveraging Ariba for crisis response and business continuity
- Presenting procurement insights to executive leadership
- Developing a personal leadership brand in procurement
- Creating a 90-day plan for post-course impact
- Building a portfolio of implementation evidence
- Earning your Certificate of Completion and next steps
- Developing a comprehensive test strategy
- Creating test scripts for end-to-end scenarios
- Conducting user acceptance testing (UAT)
- Handling defect tracking and resolution
- Running parallel processing cycles
- Validating data migration accuracy
- Performing performance and load testing
- Preparing cutover and rollback plans
- Finalising go-live checklist and sign-offs
- Communicating launch schedule to all stakeholders
Module 15: Post-Go-Live Support and Continuous Improvement - Establishing a helpdesk and support tier model
- Creating an issue triage and escalation process
- Monitoring system performance and uptime
- Collecting user feedback and prioritising enhancements
- Planning quarterly business reviews (QBRs)
- Identifying new Ariba functionality to adopt
- Optimising workflows based on usage data
- Conducting periodic security and access reviews
- Managing user onboarding and offboarding
- Updating training materials and knowledge base
Module 16: Strategic Procurement Leadership and Career Advancement - Positioning procurement as a value creator
- Demonstrating Ariba’s impact on ESG and sustainability goals
- Using procurement data for enterprise risk management
- Building supplier diversity and inclusion programs
- Leveraging Ariba for crisis response and business continuity
- Presenting procurement insights to executive leadership
- Developing a personal leadership brand in procurement
- Creating a 90-day plan for post-course impact
- Building a portfolio of implementation evidence
- Earning your Certificate of Completion and next steps
- Positioning procurement as a value creator
- Demonstrating Ariba’s impact on ESG and sustainability goals
- Using procurement data for enterprise risk management
- Building supplier diversity and inclusion programs
- Leveraging Ariba for crisis response and business continuity
- Presenting procurement insights to executive leadership
- Developing a personal leadership brand in procurement
- Creating a 90-day plan for post-course impact
- Building a portfolio of implementation evidence
- Earning your Certificate of Completion and next steps