Seamlessly integrate Keelvar Sourcing Optimizer with SAP Ariba
Use the Keelvar Sourcing Optimizer Connector to send event data (suppliers & item master data) from SAP Ariba to Keelvar Sourcing Optimizer. Run, analyze and award complex or large events in Keelvar Sourcing Optimizer, then send awarded supplier data back to SAP Ariba Contracts.
Overview
Harness the power of two best in class sourcing solutions
A single unified event repository in Ariba with template driven project management, seamless supplier management, powerful optimization, expressive bidding, running large capacity or complex events and the automatic creation of contracts based on the data of the results of sourcing events in Keelvar.
Increase Savings and Optimize Spend
Sourcing Optimization drives improved savings and speed in large or complex sourcing projects. This connector allows customers to avail of the breadth of Ariba and the depth of Keelvar in Sourcing.
Manage all event and supplier data in one single location
Use Keelvar Sourcing Optimizer to collect flexible bids from suppliers and optimize complex scenarios for potentially large sourcing events. Run, analyze and award complex or large capacity events in Keelvar Sourcing Optimizer, then send awarded supplier data back to SAP Ariba Contracts.
Details
Solution type
APIs and Technical Components
Industry
Cross-Industry, Travel and Transportation
Compatibility
Works with
SAP Ariba Buying
Features
Run SAP Ariba events using Keelvar SO
Define event in SAP Ariba as normal. Using an External System Approval task, approve the event for publishing. A corresponding event will automatically be created in Keelvar Sourcing Optimizer. The full functionality of Keelvar's Sourcing Optimizer can be used to run, analyse and award the event.
Automatic Contract Creation
Once the optimal business solution has been reached in Keelvar and the event is closed, contracts are automatically created in SAP Ariba for each supplier who has been awarded business. Details on what was awarded and at what price are included on the contracts.
Increase Savings and Optimize Spend
Use Keelvar Sourcing Optimizer to collect expressive bids from suppliers and optimize complex scenarios for potentially large sourcing events. This connector provides the power of Keelvar Sourcing Optimizer when it is needed.
