SAP Ariba is a hosted service connecting suppliers to businesses, designed for managing catalogues, purchase orders, and invoices. Successful WesTrac suppliers must transact via the Ariba Network.
Access SAP Ariba frequently asked questions here.
What options does the Ariba Network offer for suppliers?
Suppliers can choose between a Standard Account (free) or an Enterprise Account (paid). Both options allow for automatic email notifications for purchase orders, submission of invoices via the Ariba Network, invoice status notifications, and optional submission of order confirmations and shipping notices.
Find out which account suits your business by clicking here.
How do I get started?
- Get familiar with the network and how it can benefit your business. Click here to download the introduction.
- Download the information pack which will provide you with everything you need to know to get started.
- Follow the account guide pack to help you get set up, configure, and manage your account.
What is Ariba Sourcing and how does it work?
Ariba Sourcing involves tendering or quoting for goods and services through the Ariba Network. There are two types of sourcing events: Tactical Sourcing Events, which involve competitive pricing for selected medium to large-value items, and Strategic Sourcing Events (Tenders), which involve going to the market for high-value strategic items.
How do I respond to a Sourcing Event?
- Email Notification - You will receive an email from us inviting you to participate in a RFx. Click the link in the email to be taken to the event within the Ariba Network and login. If you don't have an Ariba account, you'll need to create one to access the event.
- Accessing the Event - Select the event you wish to participate in by clicking it. On this screen, you'll be able to see whether you have already participated, the event's status and any other events you have previously participated in.
- Review Prerequisites - To participate you need to click 'Review Prerequisites'. You must accept the prerequisites to be able to continue. The content of the RFx will only be made available to you after you accept in full our Condition of Quotation. To view this you can click 'References'.
- Responding to the Event - Once you have reviewed prerequisites, you'll be able to see the RFx. Please answer all questions and once you are ready to respond to us click 'Submit Entire Response'. You may click 'Save Draft' to save your progress and come back later. At any time, you can contact us to discuss the RFx by clicking 'Compose Message'.
- Event Outcome - We will notify you if you are successful or not, once the event is complete.
Click here for a printable version of these instructions.
Additional Training and Resources
You can access the SAP Ariba FAQs by clicking here.
There is also a training video available for Ariba Standard Account Suppliers, providing guidance on using the network. Click here to access.