SAP Business Suite for Spend Management

Realizing the Beauty of Automated Source-to-Pay Processes with SAP® Ariba® Solution Before: Challenges and opportunities Inconsistency from using multiple disparate procurement tools Lack of centralized procurement function to manage and control indirect spend Strong supplier risk management controls required to mitigate risk and elevate procurement practices Why SAP SAP’s leadership in source-to-pay process simplification and its global reputation for robust technology and support for best practices Established portfolio of cloud software from SAP® Ariba® solutions, with the SAP Ariba Buying and Invoicing solution automating management of the purchasing lifecycle from requisitioning to ordering, receiving to invoicing, and reconciliation Use of the SAP Ariba Supplier Lifecycle and Performance solution to maintain a single source of up-to-date supplier records, including their sustainability credentials Incorporation of due diligence in the source-to-pay process using the SAP Ariba Supplier Risk solution After: Value-driven results Standardized procurement operations with a source-to-pay process Enabled clear visibility into indirect spend and created a strong digital audit trail Empowered buyers to make more-informed decisions with up-to-date supplier information Streamlined supplier onboarding processes Configured customizable fields to help track supplier diversity onboarding goals Organized the contracts workspace, with visibility into contract ownership, terms, and renewal dates Laid the foundation for continuous improvements in procurement operations

Mary Kay Inc. Addison, Texas www.marykay.com

Industry Consumer products

Products and services Skin care, color cosmetics, and fragrances

Employees >5,000

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