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AR140.zip (BUILDER-INGRESS) - 2025-05-28T12:21:22.000Z

Introducing the SAP Ariba Solutions for Direct Spend

Defining SAP Ariba Strategic Sourcing Components

Explaining Product Sourcing Integrations

Introducing Sourcing For Direct Materials

Defining Product Sourcing Business Process

Defining System Groups and Permissions in Product Sourcing

Explaining Bill of Materials (BOMs) in the Product Sourcing Functionality

Navigating the Product Sourcing Dashboard

Reviewing Sourcing Projects and Events

Using the BOM List

Using the Material List

Discovering Simple RFx Events

Using Sourcing Projects and Events

Exploring Product Sourcing Functionality

Reviewing Sourcing for the Retail Industry

Using the SAP Ariba Retail Specific Features

Discovering Retail Industry Sourcing

SAP Ariba Sourcing:Direct Spend Features and Functions

This course provides a high-level overview of SAP Ariba solutions for direct spend and an introduction to the product sourcing functionality.&nbsp;

This certification verifies that you possess the core skills required of the SAP Ariba Sourcing Consultant profile and proves that you have an overall understanding and necessary technical skills to participate as a member of a project team in a mentored role. This certification is recommended as an entry-level qualification to participate in SAP Ariba Sourcing design and implementation projects.&nbsp;Note: To prepare for this certification, it is necessary to take the Learning Journey <a href="https://learning.sap.com/learning-journeys/managing-clean-core-for-sap-s-4hana-cloud" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Managing Clean Core</a>, in addition to the Learning Journey displayed under "Recommended steps to prepare for the exam".

SAP Certified Associate - Implementation Consultant - SAP Ariba Sourcing

Implementing SAP Ariba Sourcing

SAP Ariba Sourcing: Direct Spend Features and Functions

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SAP Ariba Sourcing: Direct Spend Features and Functions

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Introducing Sourcing For Direct Materials

Exploring Product Sourcing Functionality

Discovering Retail Industry Sourcing

SAP Certified Associate - Implementation Consultant - SAP Ariba Sourcing

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Managed Gateway for Spend&Network: SAP Ariba Sourcing transaction integration

Using the Commodity Code Manager in SAP Ariba Sourcing

Optimizing User Licensing in SAP Ariba Sourcing

SAP Ariba Guided Sourcing: Creating Analytical Reports

Uploading BOMs via CSV to SAP Ariba Guided Sourcing

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