Case Study: Al Dahra achieves centralized procurement, cost savings, and enhanced food security with SAP Ariba

How centralized procurement can help promote food security and farming sustainability

Al Dahra, a UAE-born agribusiness that has grown over 20 years into a global company with ~5,000 employees, operations in 20 countries, and about $1 billion in revenue, partners with governments on food security and sustainable farming. As its footprint and product range expanded (animal feed, grains, fruit, vegetables), the company needed to centralize procurement to secure supply, speed delivery, and capture cost efficiencies across a complex international network.

Al Dahra implemented a single supplier platform using SAP Ariba solutions (Strategic Sourcing Suite, Spend Analysis, Buying, Commerce Automation), which helped overcome technology challenges, leverage local teams’ expertise, manage the buyer–supplier ecosystem, and expand supplier choice. The initiative improved governance and procurement processes, delivered measurable ROI with forecasted savings, and secured supplier discounts (for example, 10–15% on fertilizers), supporting long-term growth and sustainability.

Al Dahra

Mohammed Saker

Chief Corporate Services Officer