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Course Outline
Introduction to SAP S/4HANA Sourcing and Procurement
- Overview of SAP S/4HANA and its key innovations in sourcing and procurement
- High-level view of the procurement workflow
- Key organizational structures within procurement
- Defining roles and responsibilities in SAP S/4HANA sourcing and procurement
Master Data in SAP S/4HANA Procurement
- Foundations of procurement master data
- The material master and its critical role in procurement
- Vendor master data structure and account groups
- The business partner concept in SAP S/4HANA
- Managing Purchase Info Records and Source Lists
- Material Valuation and its linkage to procurement
Procurement Processes Overview
- Distinction between procurement types: stock-based vs. consumption-based
- End-to-end view of the Procure-to-Pay process
- Interfacing procurement with materials management, finance, and warehouse management
- Step-by-step procurement workflow:
- Initiating purchase requisitions
- Creating purchase orders
- Processing goods receipts and inventory updates
- Conducting invoice verification and payment execution
Procurement Documents and Configuration
- Managing purchase requisitions and approval workflows
- Purchase order types and creation methods
- Standard Purchase Orders
- Contracts and scheduling agreements
- Service procurement scenarios
- Configuring delivery schedules, item categories, and account assignments
- Setting up purchasing document parameters
External and Internal Procurement Processes
- External procurement scenarios: Standard, consignment, subcontracting, and stock transport orders
- Internal procurement: Intra-company stock transfers and central procurement models
- Collaboration with suppliers via Ariba and Supplier Network Collaboration (SNC)
Inventory Management and Goods Movements
- Inventory management fundamentals in SAP S/4HANA
- Categorizing goods movements (GR, GI, Stock Transfer, Transfer Posting)
- Integrating with warehouse management systems
- Managing non-valuated goods receipts and batch administration
Invoice Verification
- Workflow of the invoice verification process
- Integration with Financial Accounting (FI) for vendor invoice processing
- Resolving invoice discrepancies: blocking, unblocking, and release procedures
- Configuring automatic invoice verification and key parameters
Reporting and Analytics in Sourcing and Procurement
- Overview of reporting capabilities in SAP S/4HANA
- Using Fiori apps for procurement analytics
- Conducting purchase order analysis and monitoring procurement KPIs
- Evaluating vendor performance and supplier ratings
- Leveraging SAP S/4HANA embedded analytics
Advanced Topics in Procurement
- Implementing self-service procurement and integrating with SAP Ariba
- Managing procurement within centralized purchasing frameworks (SAP Central Procurement)
- Trends in supplier collaboration and procurement digitalization
- Introduction to SAP S/4HANA Cloud for Sourcing and Procurement
Integration with Other SAP Modules
- Seamless integration with SAP FI (Finance) for payment processing
- Coordination with SAP WM (Warehouse Management) for inventory and logistics
- Workflow integration with SAP MM (Materials Management)
- Connecting with SAP SRM (Supplier Relationship Management)
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- Familiarity with fundamental procurement processes
- Foundational knowledge of SAP ERP or S/4HANA
Target Audience
- Procurement Specialists
- Purchasing Managers
- SAP Consultants
28 Hours
Testimonials (2)
It was straight to the point and more practical
Lungelo Ndlela - SNG Grant Thornton
Course - SAP S/4 Hana (S/4Hana)
His calm and collected voice even though at points he was frustrated with the system, but kept his cool…
