This EY white paper explores how companies can transform direct procurement by leveraging SAP’s integrated ecosystem. It emphasizes shifting from cost-focused sourcing to strategic, value-driven procurement aligned with business goals. Key enablers include SAP Ariba, S/4HANA, and advanced analytics, which together support supplier collaboration, real-time visibility, and end-to-end automation. EY outlines a maturity model and implementation roadmap, stressing change management, data harmonization, and governance. The result is improved resilience, compliance, and cost efficiency across the procurement lifecycle—from planning to payment.

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