TS450 - Sourcing and Procurement in SAP S/4HANA - Academy Part I Course Overview

Certainly! Here are the minimum required prerequisites for successfully undertaking training in the TS450 - Sourcing and Procurement in SAP S/4HANA - Academy Part I course:

• Basic understanding of procurement processes and concepts.
• Familiarity with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, and an interest in learning how SAP S/4HANA facilitates procurement processes.
• General knowledge of how to navigate through software applications and use basic computer functions.
• Some exposure to the organizational structures within a business, particularly in the procurement department, would be beneficial.
• Willingness to engage with the course material and participate in hands-on exercises.

It is not necessary for participants to have prior experience with SAP software; however, any previous experience with SAP or other ERP systems could be advantageous. The course is designed to provide foundational knowledge and skills, building from basic concepts to more advanced procurement topics within the SAP S/4HANA environment.

Target Audience for TS450 - Sourcing and Procurement in SAP S/4HANA - Academy Part I

The TS450 course provides comprehensive training on procurement in SAP S/4HANA, ideal for professionals involved in sourcing and supply chain management.

• Procurement Managers

  
  

• Supply Chain Analysts

  
  

• SAP S/4HANA Consultants

  
  

• Materials Management Specialists

  
  

• Purchasing Officers

  
  

• Sourcing Specialists

  
  

• Procurement Analysts

  
  

• Operations Managers with a focus on procurement

  
  

• ERP System Administrators

  
  

• IT Professionals working in procurement or supply chain functions

  
  

• Business Process Owners/Team Leads

  
  

• Business Analysts with a focus on procurement processes

  
  

• SAP End Users involved in the procurement cycle

  
  

• Project Team Members implementing or maintaining SAP S/4HANA sourcing and procurement modules

  
  

• Change Managers/Training Managers responsible for ERP system transitions.

  
  

Learning Objectives - What you will Learn in this TS450 - Sourcing and Procurement in SAP S/4HANA - Academy Part I?

Introduction to Learning Outcomes:

Gain a comprehensive understanding of procurement processes in SAP S/4HANA with TS450 - Sourcing and Procurement Academy Part I, focusing on navigation, organizational structures, master data, and transactional operations.

Learning Objectives and Outcomes:

• Navigate confidently within SAP S/4HANA and understand the fundamentals of ERP systems.
• Define and configure the organizational structures necessary for procurement in SAP S/4HANA.
• Manage master data elements critical to procurement, such as material, supplier, info records, and source lists.
• Execute procurement processes for stock and consumable materials, understanding the differences and implications.
• Perform advanced procurement transactions and grasp the functionalities of consumption-based planning.
• Identify and set up sources of supply, including info records, contracts, and scheduling agreements.
• Understand and apply source determination strategies, including source lists and quotation management.
• Optimize purchasing operations using SAP S/4HANA's procurement features and best practices.
• Manage document release procedures and comprehend specific procurement processes, such as self-service requisitioning.
• Utilize reporting and analytics tools to monitor procurement activities and outcomes, and customize settings for purchasing workflows.