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How does sourcing work in next-gen SAP Ariba?

By Rahul Dukare· ·1 min read

Short answer

Sourcing in next-gen SAP Ariba follows a guided approach: buyers create events from templates, invite suppliers through SAP Business Network, collect bids, and use the AI Bid Analysis Agent to compare responses and award scenarios before awarding and creating contracts.

A typical sourcing flow

  1. A request arrives through intake and is routed to sourcing.
  2. The buyer creates an event (RFI, RFP, RFQ or auction) from a template.
  3. Suppliers are invited and respond via SAP Business Network.
  4. The Bid Analysis Agent summarises bids and models award scenarios.
  5. The buyer awards and hands over to contracts or purchasing.

Tips for better events

  • Standardise templates per category.
  • Use clear line items and units so bids are comparable.
  • Pre-qualify suppliers to avoid surprises at award.

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