SAP Ariba Usability Opportunities for Vendor Qualification process Improvement
Updated June 10, 2025

SAP Ariba Usability Opportunities for Vendor Qualification process Improvement

Anonymous | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 8 out of 10
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Overall Satisfaction with SAP Ariba

SAP Ariba streamlines procurement by automating vendor management, sourcing, and vendor agreement creation. Its useful for vendor registration and qualification process. We could easily tracks vendor life-cycle and performance by software. new Supplier is only registered after vendor qualification is completed. SAP Ariba enhances procurement efficiency, reduces errors, and fosters strategic relationships with suppliers. Its is used in mutiple department in our company like for Raw material, Packing material, consumable material procurement for manufacturing and quality control.

Pros

  • Process of material procurement is automated which save time as compare to manual process.
  • Tracking supplier acceptance and rejection history throughout the entire lifecycle is valuable for audits, compliance checks, and investigative purposes.
  • Integration with SAP S/4 HANA significantly reduces workload.

Cons

  • Integration with non-SAP systems is complex and resource-intensive.
  • The overall cost of SAP Ariba, including licensing, implementation, and supplier network fees, is relatively high.
  • Approval work flow for vendor is complex need to customised as per organisation requirement.
  • Its integration with SAP S/4 HANA reduce work load.
  • Vendor management and approval process is simplified which is complex.
  • SAP Ariba helps fulfill regulatory expectations for vendor management by ensuring compliance with industry standards.
  • Its vendor analytics helpful for vendor evaluation with respect to accepted lots vs rejected lots.
  • It standardised vendor approval process and make it more transparent.
  • It saves time as entire process of vendor selection to qualification a is automated.
would rate SAP Ariba’s overall usability at 7 out of 10. The platform effectively streamlines workflows by automating key processes, significantly reducing the need for manual tasks and improving efficiency. Its seamless integration with SAP S/4HANA simplifies data flow across systems. SAP Ariba’s 21 CFR-compliant software ensures that the organization adheres to industry regulations, which not only helps maintain compliance but also positively impacts the company’s reputation during regulatory audits
Although I am not currently involved in the purchasing decision for SAP Ariba, should I be in the future, I would prioritise its ease of use as a key consideration.

Do you think SAP Ariba delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with SAP Ariba's feature set?

Yes

Did SAP Ariba live up to sales and marketing promises?

I wasn't involved with the selection/purchase process

Did implementation of SAP Ariba go as expected?

I wasn't involved with the implementation phase

Would you buy SAP Ariba again?

Yes

I would rate SAP Ariba 7 out of 10 due to its strong sourcing, vendor agreement management, and vendor collaboration tools, along with seamless integration with SAP S/4 HANA. However, the high cost of ownership, including licensing and supplier fees, significantly impacts its overall value, especially for smaller organisations which makes it difficult to afford.

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