
SAP SystemsSAP Ariba: Procurement and Supplier Collaboration
SAP Ariba brings sourcing and supplier collaboration onto a cloud platform, but procurement teams need structured training to run compliant sourcing events and catalogue purchasing. This course covers sourcing project setup, supplier qualification, contract management and the guided buying experience. Delegates work through a mock sourcing event to practise bid evaluation and award decisions.
Course objectives
- Explain the SAP Ariba suite and its role in strategic sourcing
- Set up and run sourcing events including RFI, RFP and reverse auctions
- Manage supplier registration, qualification and risk profiles
- Create and administer contracts within Ariba Contract Management
- Use guided buying to enforce procurement policy compliance
Who should attend
- Procurement and sourcing managers
- Category and contract managers
- Supplier relationship management staff
- Ariba system administrators
- Compliance officers overseeing procurement policy
Course outline
- 01SAP Ariba suite overview and cloud sourcing concepts
- 02Sourcing project setup and event configuration
- 03Supplier registration, qualification and risk management
- 04Contract management and clause library administration
- 05Guided buying and catalogue procurement
- 06Ariba reporting and spend analysis
Scheduled sessions
| Dates | Venue | Format | Price | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 to 20 November 2026 | Kigali, Rwanda | Classroom | R11,995 per delegate | Register Now |
| 11 to 13 December 2026 | Gaborone, Botswana | Classroom | R11,995 per delegate | Register Now |
| 1 to 3 April 2027 | Accra, Ghana | Classroom | R11,995 per delegate | Register Now |
| 6 to 8 August 2027 | Kigali, Rwanda | Classroom | R11,995 per delegate | Register Now |