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                     Diifference  Between  SAP  Ariiba  Contract  Management  &  SAP  Ariiba  
Sourciing
Key Features and Functions
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Introduction
SAP Ariba is a comprehensive procurement and supply chain 
management suite. It offers two key modules for sourcing and 
contract management:
 SAP Ariba Contract Management
 SAP Ariba Sourcing
Both modules help businesses streamline procurement processes, but 
they serve distinct functions in the procurement lifecycle.
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SAP Ariba Contract Management
Purpose:
 Streamlines the creation, negotiation, and execution of contracts.
 Ensures compliance, reduces risks, and tracks contract 
performance.
Key Features:
 Contract lifecycle management
 Document management
 Clause library
 Contract authoring and negotiation
• Workflow automation
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SAP Ariba Sourcing
Purpose:
 Helps organizations efficiently manage their sourcing processes.
 Facilitates the identification, selection, and negotiation with suppliers.
Key Features:
 Supplier discovery
• RFX (Request for Quote, Information, etc.) management.
 Auction support
 Sourcing optimization
 Supplier performance management
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Key Differences in Purpose
Feature Contract Management Sourcing
Manage contracts Manage sourcing events 
Primary Objective
throughout their lifecycle and supplier selection
Compliance, contract 
Supplier selection, 
Focus execution, and 
negotiations, and bids
performance
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Contract Lifecycle vs. Sourcing Events
 Contract Management: Focuses on the lifecycle of 
contracts, from creation to renewal or expiry.
• Sourcing: Focuses on managing the sourcing events 
like RFQs, RFPs, and auctions to secure the best 
suppliers.
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Integration with Procurement Process
 Contract Management: Ensures that 
once a supplier is selected, the contract 
terms are well-defined, reducing 
disputes and enhancing compliance.
• Sourcing: Helps in identifying the best 
suppliers by conducting sourcing events 
and obtaining the best pricing or terms.
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Benefits Comparison
Benefits Contract Management Sourcing
Automates contract creation Streamlines supplier 
Efficiency
and approval processes selection and bidding
Ensures compliance and Optimizes supplier selection 
Risk Management
mitigates risks and cost
Provides insights into Provides data on supplier 
Visibility
contract terms and status performance
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Conclusion
Both SAP Ariba Contract Management and SAP 
Ariba Sourcing are critical in enhancing procurement 
efficiency.
 Contract Management focuses on contract lifecycle 
and compliance.
 Sourcing facilitates supplier selection and 
negotiation.
Using them together helps businesses optimize their 
entire procurement process.
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