• Role of Sourcing in the source-to-contract lifecycle
• Key sourcing scenarios and event types
• Stakeholder roles and responsibilities
• End-to-end sourcing process overview
• User interface, dashboards, and navigation
• Role-based access and permissions
• Personalization and notifications
• Architecture supports collaborative sourcing
• Defining event objectives and timelines
• Team collaboration and task assignments
• Event rules and governance
• Project setup ensures structured sourcing
• Auction types and bidding rules
• Supplier invitation and eligibility
• Content sections, questions, and attachments
• Configuration supports competitive sourcing
• Bid submission and revisions
• Clarifications, messaging, and Q&A
• Event monitoring and communication
• Collaboration improves sourcing outcomes
• Price and non-price criteria evaluation
• Scenario analysis and optimization
• Award recommendations and approvals
• Analysis ensures best-value selection
• Integration with SAP Ariba Contracts
• Clause selection and document generation
• Approval workflows and versioning
• Integration ensures seamless contracting






















