SAP Ariba Catalog

smarter, stay within budgets, and ensure compliance — all in the convenience of a one easy-to-use platform.

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SAP Ariba Catalog makes it simple for your team to find and buy the products and services they need. With everything organized in one place, you can control costs, avoid unnecessary purchases, and ensure compliance with company rules. The user-friendly interface makes buying easy, just like shopping online, but with the controls and visibility that businesses need.

With SAP Ariba Catalog, your company can:

Speed up purchases and keep them organized
Ensure compliance with approved suppliers and products
Gain clear insights into spending and supplier performance

Easy, fast buying for employees

Give your team a simple platform to quickly find, compare, and buy necessary products from approved suppliers. No more time wasted searching — everything they need is in one place.

Control spending and stay on budget

By using pre-approved suppliers and catalogs, you keep purchases under control. Track spending, prevent unauthorized buying, and see where money is going with full visibility.

Real-time insights for smarter decisions

Get instant access to data on catalog usage, supplier performance, and pricing. With this information at your fingertips, you can make better decisions and avoid any disruptions.

Strengthened collaboration with suppliers

Foster better communication between your procurement team and suppliers. Centralized catalogs ensure that all stakeholders have access to the same information, enhancing supplier relationships and collaboration.

Leverage bulk purchasing opportunities

Identify potential savings by analyzing spending patterns and leveraging bulk purchasing options with negotiated contracts, ultimately reducing overall procurement costs.

Streamline supplier management processes

Simplify the onboarding and management of suppliers. A comprehensive overview of supplier information allows for more effective decision-making regarding partnerships.

Automate approval workflows

Accelerate the purchasing process with automated approval workflows that minimize delays while ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.

Achieve responsible procurement

Monitor the sustainability credentials of suppliers and products to align your procurement practices with your corporate social responsibility objectives, promoting ethical and environmentally-friendly choices.

Rise and grow

Easily adjust to changes as your business grows. SAP Ariba Catalog is designed to scale with your needs, whether expanding product offerings or exploring new markets.

Smart catalogs

Effortlessly manage and update supplier catalogs with the latest offerings.
Ensure continuous access to up-to-date products and pricing for informed purchasing decisions.

User-friendly interface

Utilize an intuitive interface designed for ease of use.
Leverage a fast search function to quickly find and order items in just a few clicks, enhancing productivity.

Compliance and control

Establish rules to limit purchases to approved suppliers and products.
Maintain adherence to company policies and minimize unauthorized spending, safeguarding your budget.

Automatic updates from suppliers

Receive automatic refreshes of supplier catalogs with the latest products, prices, and availability.
Keep your system current without any manual effort, enhancing efficiency.

Customizable catalog views

Tailor views based on user roles or departments.
Allow employees to see only relevant products, improving the shopping experience.

Robust search and filtering options

Utilize advanced search and filtering tools for quick item or supplier discovery.
Reduce time spent searching, improving overall procurement efficiency.

Integration with existing systems

Seamlessly connect SAP Ariba Catalog with your current procurement and financial systems.
Create a unified platform that enhances data accuracy and operational efficiency.

Reporting and analytics tools

Leverage tools to analyze spending patterns, supplier performance, and catalog usage.
Gain insights to help you make strategic decisions and optimize procurement processes.

Mobile accessibility

Access the catalog from mobile devices for on-the-go procurement.
Support remote work and improve responsiveness to purchasing needs.

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20+ years of working with SAP solutions. LeverX is an SAP-certified partner and preferred vendor.
1 600 IT-experts with deep knowledge of the latest SAP technologies and solutions.
950+ successful projects. We help companies of all sizes and across various industries to leverage the power of SAP.

SAP Ariba Catalog Implementation Roadmap

We follow the SAP Activate methodology, which breaks down the implementation of SAP Ariba Catalog into six essential stages:

Current Processes Evaluation: Assess existing business processes and identify the organization's needs.
Defining Technical Requirements: Create a detailed specification of the functional and technical needs of the new system.

Discover

Setting Goals and Objectives: Establish and agree on the goals to be achieved throughout the project.
Assembling the Project Team: Appoint team members and define their roles and responsibilities.
Project Plan Development: Create a comprehensive plan that outlines project phases, timelines, resources, and key performance indicators.
Budget Determination: Estimate and approve the budget needed for implementing SAP Ariba Catalog.
Specifications Preparation: Develop the technical and functional specifications for the development team.

Prepare

Ensuring Business Requirements are Met: Check that SAP Ariba Catalog aligns with business requirements and project objectives.
Data Validation: Verify the accuracy and compliance of the data.

Explore

Data Migration: Transfer data from existing systems to SAP Ariba Catalog.
System Configuration: Set up SAP Ariba Catalog according to requirements and specifications.
Customization: Develop additional features and modules, if the standard solution does not meet all needs.
Integrations: Configure SAP Ariba Catalog to work with other IT systems and applications.

Realize

Testing: Perform functional, integration, regression, and load testing to ensure that all aspects of SAP Ariba Catalog work correctly.
User Training: Organize sessions to help users become familiar with the new system.

Deploy

System Readiness Check: Verify that the system is ready for operational use.
Launch: Officially transition to active use of SAP Ariba Catalog.
Ongoing Support: Continuously monitor SAP Ariba Catalog to identify and resolve any issues.

Run

What is SAP Ariba Catalog?

SAP Ariba Catalog is a digital tool that makes purchasing easier for employees. It provides a simple and user-friendly interface where employees can browse, compare, and order products and services from approved suppliers. This tool streamlines the procurement process by giving access to a wide range of catalogs from various vendors, all managed within the SAP Ariba Network. With SAP Ariba Catalog, employees can find what they need quickly and efficiently, helping the organization save time and improve productivity.

How does SAP Ariba Catalog benefit my organization?

SAP Ariba Catalog simplifies the purchasing process for organizations in several ways. First, it helps reduce the time it takes to complete procurement tasks, making the buying process faster and more efficient. By providing access to pre-approved suppliers and negotiated prices, it ensures that spending is controlled, and organizations stay within budget. Additionally, SAP Ariba Catalog supports compliance with corporate purchasing policies, meaning that all purchases meet company guidelines. Overall, it enhances the buying experience for employees, allowing them to make informed decisions while supporting the organization's financial goals.

Can SAP Ariba Catalog be customized to fit our specific needs?

Yes, SAP Ariba Catalog is highly customizable to suit your organization’s unique requirements. Administrators have the ability to manage and update the catalog content, allowing them to add or remove products as needed. They can also configure search options to help employees find items quickly and set up custom approval workflows to match company processes. This flexibility ensures that the catalog aligns with company policies and provides a tailored experience that meets the specific needs of your business.

How do suppliers manage their product listings in SAP Ariba Catalog?

Suppliers manage their product listings directly through the SAP Ariba Network, which allows them to maintain control over their offerings. They can easily upload and update their catalogs, adjust pricing, and ensure that all product information is accurate and current. This self-service model is beneficial for suppliers, as it allows them to respond quickly to market changes and provide buyers with the latest information. As a result, both suppliers and organizations benefit from a more efficient procurement process.

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