Challenges vs Solutions Matrix
In the Professional Services industry, procurement transformation is essential to unlock visibility, ensure compliance, and shift from tactical cost control to a strategic enabler of growth and client value
Challenge
SAP Solution
Impact
Excel or email based Sourcing SAP Ariba Sourcing Digitalizes and streamlines the full sourcing lifecycle—from RFP creation and supplier invitation to bid evaluation and award—minimizing manual work and cycle time.
Fragmented & Indirect Spend (software, training, travel, legal, contractors)
SAP Ariba Buying + Catalogs
Provides a unified, self-service platform for employees to source approved services & tools from catalogs; improves control and reduces maverick spend. Centralized contract repository, clause library, and compliance tracking to avoid overbilling, manage renewals, and enforce legal safeguards. Manages external workforce lifecycle – sourcing, contracting, onboarding, compliance checks, and time & expense tracking for gig/freelancers. Consolidates decentralized spend data from multiple practices (IT, legal, HR); provides dashboards for CFO and CPO to monitor services procurement. Tracks supplier ESG certifications, sustainability scores, and ensures vendor alignment with client ESG mandates.
Contract Complexity (SOWs, rate cards, IP clauses)
SAP Ariba Contracts/Icertis
Talent Procurement (freelancers, gig consultants)
SAP Fieldglass
Lack of Spend Visibility Across Units
SAP Spend Control Tower
ESG & Sustainability Compliance
Ariba SLP and Supplier Risk
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