Krish P.
KP
Krish P.
Data Center Inventory & Asset Technician I (DIAT)
Logistics and Supply Chain
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Streamlined Procurement with Centralized Control"
4/5
What do you like best about SAP Ariba?

I like SAP Ariba for its ability to centralize and automate the entire procurement process in one platform. The sourcing and supplier management features really stand out, as they make it easier to run competitive bidding events and maintain accurate supplier data. I value the strong reporting and analytics capabilities, which provide clear spend visibility and support better decision-making. The integration with our SAP ERP systems enhances data consistency and operational efficiency across the organization. The sourcing features allow us to run structured RFQs and RFPs, compare supplier bids easily, and select vendors based on clear evaluation criteria, improving transparency and speeding up decision-making. The supplier management tools centralize vendor information and performance data, making onboarding more efficient and ensuring compliance. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SAP Ariba?

While SAP Ariba is a powerful platform, some aspects could be improved. The system can be complex to configure and navigate, especially for new users, which often requires additional training and support. Certain workflows and customizations may be also feel rigid, making it challenging to adapt quickly to changing business needs. Improving user interface simplicity and reducing system complexity would enhance the overall user experience. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Mishrilal  G.
MG
Mishrilal G.
Technical Sales Engineer
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Massive Supplier Network with Time-Saving Automation"
4/5
What do you like best about SAP Ariba?

SAP Ariba has a massive supplier network, along with supplier risk management and invoicing automation. These features improve efficiency and save time for both the supplier and the purchaser. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SAP Ariba?

It feels complex and sometimes clunky, which ends up wasting time. The implementation cost is also high compared to other software. . Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

rohit n.
RN
rohit n.
Network Security Engineer
Information Technology and Services
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Centralized Procurement with Seamless Sourcing"
4.5/5
What do you like best about SAP Ariba?

I like SAP Ariba for its ability to centralize the entire procurement process, from sourcing to payment. Its strategic sourcing functionality stands out to me, as creating RFOs/RFPs, collecting supplier bids, and comparing them is very structured and efficient. Moving to SAP Ariba helped bring everything into a centralized digital platform, improving efficiency, transparency, and control over procurement activities. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SAP Ariba?

Most of it is on our way, like there needs to be improvement in integration issues, particularly when connecting with non-SAP systems. While it works smoothly within the SAP ecosystem, external integrations may require additional effort and maintenance. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Gaurav K.
GK
Gaurav K.
Enterprise Licensing Specialist
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"User-Friendly UI That’s Easy to Learn and Teach"
4.5/5
What do you like best about SAP Ariba?

I used it a lot at my last company, and I really liked Ariba because it’s very user-friendly. I also like the UI, and when I give a tutorial to someone else, it’s easy to explain and straightforward to follow. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SAP Ariba?

It’s not that I dislike it, but at times it feels a bit slow and keeps loading because the UI doesn’t always work properly, while the rest of the application works fine. Sometimes we also need to add multiple details, like the department and then the BU. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Preeti Y.
PY
Preeti Y.
Senior Analyst- HR Operations
Consulting
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Digital Procurement Transformation with SAP Ariba"
5/5
What do you like best about SAP Ariba?

In addition to what I mentioned earlier, I really value SAP Ariba’s strong integration capabilities with ERP systems, which ensure seamless data flow between procurement and finance. The contract management functionality is also very useful, as it helps standardize agreements and maintain better compliance. I appreciate the supplier risk and performance tracking features, which allow us to proactively monitor vendor reliability and mitigate potential risks. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SAP Ariba?

At this stage, SAP Ariba meets our procurement and supplier management needs very effectively. The platform is comprehensive, structured, and continuously evolving with enhancements that improve usability and functionality. Overall, it provides a strong, reliable solution for managing end-to-end procurement processes, and we are satisfied with its performance and capabilities. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Avijit B.
AB
Avijit B.
Lead consultant
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Streamlines Procurement and Integrates Seamlessly with SAP"
5/5
What do you like best about SAP Ariba?

It reduces manual work and speed up the procurement cycle. Work seamlessly with SAP Erp and other system. Also it can access vast level of suppliers.. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SAP Ariba?

SAP ariba is an expensive interms of its subscriptions and implementation cost. Also setting up is time consuming and requires integration effort. Navigation is complex Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Karan H.
KH
Karan H.
Procurement Analyst
"Streamlined Procurement with SAP Ariba"
5/5
What do you like best about SAP Ariba?

I like how easy it is to use the functionality in SAP Ariba. It's simple, quick, and easy to grasp the concept. The layout is very nice and user-friendly. It's not clunky or overcomplicated, which makes the overall experience enjoyable. The system is extremely easy to set up, especially with the SAP guides, and it's easy to work through and learn. I really appreciate how user-friendly it is, and most people can pick it up and get the hang of it by the end of the day. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SAP Ariba?

We don't utilize the sort of the catalogs that are available in SAP Ariba. We raise everything as sort of, ad hoc. Purchase orders where we could be using and implementing all our supply catalogs to make our purchasing a lot easier. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

JB
Joy B.
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Streamlined Invoicing for Inbound and Outbound Needs"
4.5/5
What do you like best about SAP Ariba?

I like the invoicing process and that it can work on inbound and outbound and then it focuses on all of the need of the company to make sure that we have the best team Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SAP Ariba?

The least is that we are not using it solely and that you need to focus on what the need is for the customer. What they need is that they want to focus on what the customer needs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User
G
Verified User
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Streamlined Sourcing with Robust Supplier Network"
5/5
What do you like best about SAP Ariba?

I really like SAP Ariba's supplier network and how it standardizes procurement workflows, making sourcing and purchasing more efficient. The large base of pre-enabled suppliers speeds up sourcing and improves price and compliance visibility. It's really effective for our needs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SAP Ariba?

I think SAP Ariba could improve its user interface and make supplier onboarding faster and less complex, especially for smaller vendors. The UI could be simplified by reducing steps in common workflows and making navigation more intuitive. For supplier onboarding, clearer guidance, fewer manual data entry requirements, and faster verification would help improve the experience. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

SV
SURJEET KUMAR V.
Software Developer 2
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Streamlined, Compliant Purchasing and Faster Approval Tracking with SAP Ariba"
4.5/5
What do you like best about SAP Ariba?

I use SAP Ariba for procuring office and work-related items, primarily IT equipment such as Apple devices and other accessories needed for daily operations. It helps streamline the purchasing process, ensures compliance with company policies, and makes tracking approvals and orders more efficient. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SAP Ariba?

One downside of SAP Ariba is that the user interface can feel complex and occasionally slow, especially for new users. Some workflows require multiple steps for simple purchases, which could be streamlined to improve the overall user experience. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.