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1. SAP Ariba Spot Quote (Quote Automation) Accelerating Tactical Sourcing in 2025

2. What Is Spot Quote / Quote Automation? • Spot Quote was SAP Ariba’s original tactical RFQ capability • Quote Automation is the enhanced, modern solution • Automatically creates sourcing events from purchase requests • Enables competitive bidding without manual RFQ creation • Best suited for non-strategic, ad-hoc, or one-time purchases

3. Business Need for Tactical Sourcing Automation Common Challenges: • Manual RFQs via email and spreadsheets • Long turnaround times for urgent buys • Limited supplier competition • Poor compliance tracking How Quote Automation Helps: • Automates RFQ creation and publishing • Increases sourcing speed and efficiency • Ensures policy compliance • Improves visibility and savings

4. End-to-End Process Flow • Buyer creates a Purchase Requisition in ERP • System identifies requisition eligible for Quote Automation • RFQ is automatically generated in SAP Ariba Sourcing • Suppliers are invited or discovered automatically • Suppliers submit quotes • Buyer reviews and awards the best quote • Award converts to Purchase Order in ERP

5. System Integration Architecture • SAP ERP is the starting point for requisitions • SAP Ariba Sourcing hosts the RFQ event • SAP Business Network connects buyers and suppliers • Bid results and awards flow back to ERP • Ensures data consistency and process transparency

6. Supplier Discovery and Participation Supplier Selection Methods: • Pre-approved or preferred supplier lists • Automated supplier discovery based on category and criteria Supplier Experience: • Automated RFQ notifications • Simple and structured quote submission • Faster award decisions

7. Key Benefits for Buyers • Faster sourcing cycle for tactical spend • Reduced manual procurement effort • Increased price competitiveness • Improved spend governance and compliance • More time for strategic sourcing activities

8. Key Benefits for Suppliers • Increased access to sourcing opportunities • Fair and transparent bidding process • Reduced administrative effort • Faster communication and decisions • Better visibility into buyer requirements

9. Best Practices and Success Factors (2025) • Define clear eligibility rules for Quote Automation • Maintain accurate supplier master data • Use standardized RFQ templates • Set approval thresholds and controls • Monitor sourcing performance and savings metrics • Continuously refine categories suitable for automation

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