SAP Ariba
This 3-month certificate program delivers comprehensive training on SAP Ariba—SAP’s cloud-based solution for procurement, sourcing, and supplier collaboration. Participants will learn to navigate the Ariba Network, manage sourcing events, automate procurement workflows, and ensure compliance through contract and supplier management. The program is hands-on, preparing learners to support or lead Ariba implementations in real business settings.
Duration: 3 Months (3 sessions/week) | Format: Live Online or In-Person | Total Estimated Learning Hours: ~72
For: Procurement Professionals, Supply Chain Specialists, ERP Consultants
Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Program Overview
This 3-month certificate program delivers comprehensive training on SAP Ariba—SAP’s cloud-based solution for procurement, sourcing, and supplier collaboration. Participants will learn to navigate the Ariba Network, manage sourcing events, automate procurement workflows, and ensure compliance through contract and supplier management. The program is hands-on, preparing learners to support or lead Ariba implementations in real business settings.
Graduates will be equipped to handle digital procurement tasks and contribute to organizations transitioning from manual to cloud-based supplier management systems.
Core Courses
1. Introduction to SAP Ariba and Procurement Ecosystem
Hours: 6
Prerequisites: None
Summary:
Understand the Ariba cloud platform, its role within SAP, and the end-to-end digital procurement lifecycle.
Learning Outcomes
- Describe Ariba’s place within SAP’s cloud suite
- Navigate Ariba’s user interface and dashboard
- Understand key terms: sourcing, contracts, suppliers
- Recognize differences between SAP Ariba and SAP MM
2. Requisitioning and Purchase Order Management
Hours: 9
Prerequisites: Course 1
Summary:
Covers guided buying, creating purchase requisitions, generating purchase orders, and approval workflows.
Learning Outcomes
- Create purchase requests using catalogs and non-catalog items
- Convert PRs into POs
- Configure and monitor approval flows
- Track PO confirmations and changes
3. Supplier Management and Qualification
Hours: 9
Prerequisites: None
Summary:
Learn how to onboard, qualify, and evaluate suppliers within the Ariba platform, including risk and performance management.
Learning Outcomes
- Register and onboard suppliers
- Manage supplier profiles and certificates
- Score suppliers on performance criteria
- Monitor risk insights and compliance
4. Sourcing and Event Management (RFI, RFQ, RFP)
Hours: 9
Prerequisites: Course 1
Summary:
Create and manage sourcing events using RFX templates, scorecarding, and bid evaluations.
Learning Outcomes
- Set up RFI, RFQ, or RFP events
- Use scoring models and evaluation teams
- Conduct online bidding and reverse auctions
- Award contracts to suppliers
5. Contract Management and Lifecycle Automation
Hours: 9
Prerequisites: Course 4
Summary:
Create and maintain supplier contracts, including templates, clauses, approvals, and renewals.
Learning Outcomes
- Author contracts with clause libraries
- Manage version control and approvals
- Link sourcing and contract processes
- Automate alerts for expiry or renewals
6. Invoice and Payment Management
Hours: 9
Prerequisites: Course 2
Summary:
Automate and validate supplier invoicing within Ariba. Understand PO and non-PO invoicing and three-way matching.
Learning Outcomes
- Configure invoice capture and e-invoicing
- Validate against PO and goods receipt
- Handle invoice exceptions and disputes
- Integrate with SAP FI for payment
7. Ariba Analytics and Reporting
Hours: 6
Prerequisites: Course 2 or 4
Summary:
Generate reports on procurement activities, supplier performance, and contract compliance using Ariba’s analytics tools.
Learning Outcomes
- Build custom reports and dashboards
- Track spend, supplier KPIs, and sourcing activity
- Analyze contract compliance
- Export and share insights with stakeholders
8. Integration and Real-World Applications
Hours: 9
Prerequisites: Completion of prior modules
Summary:
Understand how Ariba integrates with SAP ERP (ECC/S4), manage master data, and troubleshoot common issues.
Learning Outcomes
- Sync supplier, material, and organizational data
- Use middleware or APIs for integration
- Identify and resolve data synchronization issues
- Apply Ariba in manufacturing, healthcare, or retail scenarios
9. Capstone Project: End-to-End Digital Procurement Flow
Hours: 6
Prerequisites: Completion of all prior modules
Summary:
Simulate a full procurement process from supplier onboarding to invoice processing using Ariba’s core modules.
Learning Outcomes
- Manage a scenario involving supplier qualification → sourcing → contract → PO → invoicing
- Document workflows and use screenshots as evidence
- Present a procurement summary with KPIs and analysis
Ready to Transform Your Career?
At TBS, we recognize that strategic procurement is a catalyst for value creation, not just a transactional process. Join the TBS SAP Ariba program to master digital procurement, streamline supplier collaboration, and become the expert who drives efficiency and transparency across the supply chain. Step into the future of intelligent sourcing with TBS. Enroll today and begin your journey to becoming a leading SAP Ariba professional.