Direct Materials Sourcing in SAP Ariba Sourcing Foundations: Dashboard, Materials, and BOMs

This live session explores direct materials sourcing in SAP Ariba Sourcing. Topics will include:

• Fundamentals of direct materials sourcing and how it differs from traditional sourcing
• Key objects, including materials and BOMs
• Navigating the Product Sourcing Dashboard using search, filters, and action tiles
• Using Item 360 to review supplier relationships, pricing trends, and sourcing activity
• BOM structures and product-level sourcing and cost roll-ups

After participating in this live session, you will be able to:

• Describe direct materials sourcing and distinguish it from traditional sourcing approaches
• Identify key objects, including materials and bills of materials (BOMs)
• Navigate the Product Sourcing Dashboard using search, filters, and action tiles
• Use the Item 360 view to analyze supplier relationships, pricing trends, and sourcing activity
• Describe BOM structures, product-level sourcing and cost roll-ups