Replacement Guide

How to Build Your Own SAP Ariba

Replace SAP Ariba with a custom build. Harness the power of AI-enhanced procurement with the speed, intelligence, and scalability of an integrated source-to-pay suite

Weekend Project
30 features6 integrationsOne weekend

Estimated Timeline

Based on 30 features at Weekend Project difficulty, expect about One weekend with AI-assisted development.

1
Setup & scaffolding
2 hours
2
Core features
4-6 hours
3
Polish & deploy
2 hours

Recommended Tech Stack

Next.js 14

Full-stack React framework with API routes and server components

Supabase

PostgreSQL database, auth, and real-time subscriptions

Tailwind CSS

Utility-first styling for rapid UI development

Key Features to Replicate

Top features across 8 categories. See all 30 features

Automation(4 features)

Automated ApprovalsAIPremium

Automate approval workflows to speed up decision-making

Automated SourcingAIPremium

Automate sourcing processes to improve efficiency

Automation and AI WorkflowsAIPremium

Use automation and AI to stay on top of emerging procurement trends

Multi-Step Workflow AutomationAIPremium

Automatically plan and execute multi-step workflows connecting departments, speeding up decisions, and streamlining processes

Procurement(4 features)

Contract Management

Manage and align contracts across the organization

Procure-to-Pay

Complete procure-to-pay functionality for the full procurement cycle

Source-to-Contract

Manage the sourcing and contracting process

Source-to-Pay Suite

Integrated source-to-pay suite covering the complete procurement lifecycle

Strategy(4 features)

Procurement Strategy

Develop and execute procurement strategies

Savings Opportunity Management

Identify and align savings opportunities from requisition to reporting

Smart Category Strategies

Develop and execute smart category strategies to maximize purchase value

Sustainable Value Creation

Create sustainable value through procurement optimization

AI(3 features)

AI-Enhanced ProcurementAIPremium

Harness the power of AI-enhanced procurement capabilities

Joule AgentsAIPremium

Ready-to-use Joule Agents that automatically plan and execute multi-step workflows connecting departments

Supplier Risk PredictionAIPremium

Predict supplier risks with embedded AI capabilities

Analytics(3 features)

Global Visibility

Gain global visibility into procurement processes and spending

Spend Data Analytics

Gain visibility into comprehensive spend data with advanced analytics

Spend Pattern AnalysisAIPremium

Analyze spend patterns to identify opportunities and optimize purchasing

Compliance(2 features)

Governance and Compliance

Maintain governance and compliance while innovating

Spend Compliance Enforcement

Enforce spend compliance policies across the organization

Supplier Management(2 features)

Supplier Interaction Streamlining

Streamline interactions with suppliers

Supplier Management

Manage supplier relationships and performance

Data Management(1 features)

Spend and Supplier Data Harmonization

Harmonize spending and supplier data across systems and partners with built-in governance

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