Consultant- SAP Ariba_Downstream/P2P consultant

Sourcing: SAP Ariba Upstream enables organizations to streamline the sourcing process by providing tools for creating and managing sourcing events, such as a request for proposal (RFP), request for quotation (RFQ), and auctions. It allows buyers to collaborate with suppliers, collect bids, and evaluate responses to make informed sourcing decisions.

Contract Management: This feature allows organizations to create, manage, and store contracts electronically. It helps in standardizing contract templates, tracking contract lifecycle, managing contract terms and obligations, and facilitating contract negotiations and approvals.

Supplier Management: SAP Ariba Upstream provides capabilities for managing supplier information, performance, and relationships. It enables organizations to onboard and qualify suppliers, maintain supplier profiles and certifications, track supplier performance and compliance, and facilitate collaboration with suppliers throughout the sourcing and procurement processes.

Supplier Collaboration: The platform facilitates communication and collaboration between buyers and suppliers. Suppliers can access and respond to sourcing events, submit proposals and quotes, provide updates on order status, and exchange documents and messages with buyers.

Analytics and Reporting: SAP Ariba Upstream offers reporting and analytics capabilities that provide insights into sourcing performance, supplier performance, and overall procurement effectiveness. These insights can help organizations identify opportunities for cost savings, process improvements, and supplier relationship management.