Moving from SAP Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) to SAP Ariba is a pivotal step towards optimizing procurement processes and future-proofing operations at Volvo Cars.

Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) is dying. In 2025 SRM goes out of maintenance, and following this date no further support will be given to the platform including software maintenance and bug-fixing, putting Volvo Cars procurement processes at risk

Deciding on the best path from SAP SRM to procurement transformation can be overwhelming. However, by upgrading to SAP Ariba Buying, not only will you mitigate the risks involved in remaining on SAP SRM, but also to modernize and streamline your procurement processes.

SAP Ariba Buying is the Natural Upgrade Path for SAP SRM

As part of its strategic roadmap, SAP Ariba was established to provide the next-generation best of suite procurement platform, and embracing this latest technology solutions has been a key part of many procurement transformation strategies.

Cloud-Based Solution

Offering greater scalability, flexibility, and lower maintenance costs compared to the on-premises SAP SRM, whilst also future-proofing your processes.

Native SAP ERP Integration

Integrates seamlessly with SAP ECC or S/4HANA, allowing you to have a unified approach to your procurement and financial operations.

Improved User Experience

The intuitive user interface enhances the overall user experience, making it easier for employees to use and adopt the system.

Advanced Procurement Capabilities

Market leading functionality goes beyond what SRM can offer, allowing for more efficient and strategic procurement processes.

Enhanced Supplier Collaboration

Connecting to the SAP Business Network enables you to find new sourcing opportunities, improve collaboration, and expand your supply base.

Advanced Analytical Insights & Reporting

Make informed data-driven decisions and optimize your procurement strategies through enhanced reporting tools.

SAP SRM to SAP Ariba: A Customer’s Story

Listen to our digital panel discussion, as they undertake a deep-dive into the business case for change, and hear from Tom Kellett, P2P Systems Manager at QinetiQ, as he walks you through their journey of moving from SAP SRM to SAP Ariba.

Introducing SAP Ariba Buying

The SAP Ariba Buying solution offers an enhanced user experience that encourages compliance, so you can achieve greater efficiency and visibility in your procure-to-order process.

SAP Ariba Buying simplifies procurement by offering an intuitive platform for creating and managing purchase requisitions, accessing catalogs, and making compliant purchases from preferred suppliers.

With features like guided buying and catalog management, it enhances efficiency, user experience, and cost savings.

Guided Buying Capability

A simple user experience guides employees to buy from preferred suppliers while complying with your procurement processes and policies.

Real-time guidance
Alert shoppers of policy violations in real time and establish rules that either let them proceed or require a different purchase.

Supplier collaboration
Buy from the right suppliers or request quotes from new ones through integration with SAP Business Network.

Internal collaboration
Provide instant access to the category expert in the user’s purchasing unit, based on the user’s need and location.

Persona-based dashboards
Streamline the buying experience with dashboards customised to align categories, forms, and permissions with each user.

Spot Buy Capability

With the B2B marketplace, you can make it simple for employees to buy non-sourced goods from trusted suppliers according to built-in controls.

Supplier vetting
Take advantage of a three-tier supplier vetting process to make sure that chosen vendors align with your purchasing policies.

Supplier risk assessments
Alleviate supply risk concerns by relying on thorough supplier risk assessments provided by global risk management solutions.

Customisable restrictions
Turn buying restrictions on and off based on parameters, such as supplier, manufacturer, category code, and price thresholds.

Enriched payment data
Get more visibility into purchasing card data with PO number, item, commodity code, amount, taxes, and shipping information.

e-catalogue Management

Provide employees with relevant and current procurement catalogue content while you monitor content quality with at-a-glance dashboard reports.

Local Catalogs
Authorized users can load, manage, and access catalogs and prices. SAP Ariba Catalog supports catalogs in both the catalog interchange format (CIF) and commerce extensible markup language (cXML) format and allows loading of catalogs from SAP Business Network.

Remote Catalogs
Users can access and procure items from catalogs hosted and managed by suppliers on selected third-party provider platforms.

Multiple Catalog Formats
SAP Ariba Catalog supports a wide variety of catalog formats such as CIF, XLSX, cXML, BMECat, and punchout. Suppliers can upload catalogs using SAP Business Network, which buyers can then access through SAP Ariba Buying.

Our Rapid SAP SRM Migration Model with an Emphasis on Delivering Speed to Value

Fast track immediate value and results by migrating from SAP SRM to SAP Ariba Buying, through our rapid deployment model. Our comprehensive six-step implementation approach ensures that your organizational requirements are effectively translated to a rapid, predictable, cost-effective solution, implemented with the emphasis on making you self-sufficient as quick as possible.