Case Study: Alfasigma (Italian pharmaceutical company) achieves streamlined procurement and reduced maverick spend with SAP Ariba

Alfasigma Working with Experts to Infuse Intelligence into Procurement Processes and Experiences

Alfasigma S.p.A., a top-five pharmaceutical company in Italy with ~2,900 employees and a strong R&D focus, set out to transform procurement for indirect spend. The company faced inefficient low‑value purchasing processes, fragmented supplier collaboration, and nonstandardized guidelines that led to higher costs and maverick spend.

Working with SAP Services and Support and partner Techedge, Alfasigma implemented SAP Ariba Buying and Catalog with guided‑buying and native integrations, automated budget checks, and digitalized supplier document exchange and goods‑receipt processes. The changes shortened procurement and supplier collaboration cycle times, increased compliance and spend under management, reduced maverick spend and errors, and lowered stock‑out risk.

Alfasigma

Francesco La Nave

Chief Procurement Officer