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SAP Ariba Sourcing Drives Indirect Spend Transformation at Megapolis

Case study shows how Megapolis used SAP Ariba Sourcing to centralize indirect procurement, replace spreadsheets, and cut costs across 160,000 points of sale.

Published
June 4, 2026
Read time
3 min read
Source
SAP

Russian FMCG distributor Megapolis implemented SAP Ariba Sourcing to manage its indirect spend cycle from market analysis through contract award. The solution replaced manual spreadsheet processes with a single source of truth, improving spend visibility, supplier selection, and compliance. Results include 14 percent average cost reduction via e-auctions, 1,000 new suppliers identified, and 330 new supply agreements established.

Key takeaways

Centralized indirect procurement replaced fragmented spreadsheet processes

Single source of truth improved spend visibility and decision-making

E-auctions delivered 14 percent average cost reduction

1,000 new suppliers identified and 330 supply agreements created

Full integration with existing SAP systems and Russian-language support

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