In this course, you will be provided with a comprehensive overview of the processes in procurement in SAP. After attending this class, you will understand the major business processes and functions in materials management. This course is a prerequisite for any further curriculum in Supply Chain Management (SCM).

This course is based on software release SAP ERP 6.0 with Enhancement Package 7.

Certification:

• SAP Certified Application Associate - Supply Chain
• SAP Certified Application Associate - Procurement

1. Procurement Processes

• Defining Processes and Organizational Levels in Procurement
• Maintaining Purchase Orders
• Posting Goods Receipts
• Entering Invoices

2. Master Data

• Maintaining Vendor Master Records
• Maintaining Material Master Records
• Using Entry Aids for Master Data Maintenance
• Performing Mass Maintenance

3. Stock Material Procurement

• Applying Conditions in Purchasing
• Handling Requests for Quotations and Quotation Processes
• Creating Purchase Orders with Reference
• Maintaining Purchasing Info Records
• Analyzing Material Valuation
• Posting Goods Receipts for Purchase Orders
• Entering Invoices with Reference to Purchase Orders

4. Consumable Material Procurement

• Purchasing Consumable Materials
• Creating Purchase Requisitions
• Creating Purchase Orders with Reference to Purchase Requisitions
• Entering Valuated and Non-Valuated Goods Receipts
• Creating Blanket Purchase Orders

5. External Services Procurement

• Maintaining Master Data for External Services
• Ordering Services
• Creating Service Entries and Verifying Invoices

6. Automated Procurement

• Maintaining Data for Material Requirements Planning (MRP)
• Maintaining Contracts and Source Lists
• Performing Procurement Processes Automatically

7. Reporting and Analytics

• Using Standard Reports
• Performing Standard Analyses in the Logistics Information System

8. Introduction to the SAP Buyer Role

• Assessing the Buyer Role

9. Self-Service Procurement

• Examining the Functions of Self-Service Procurement