Case Study: Nufarm Limited achieves unified global procurement and sustainable cost savings with SAP Ariba

How Does a Leading Crop Protection and Specialist Seeds Company Deliver Value to Farmers Feeding the World

Nufarm Limited, a global crop‑protection and seeds company serving more than 100 countries, needed to harmonize a fragmented, regional approach to sourcing to reduce operating costs and hit an aggressive A$20 million savings target. Limited visibility into global procurement and inconsistent supplier management were hindering efficiency and strategic decision‑making.

Nufarm partnered with SAP to deploy SAP Ariba Strategic Sourcing, Buying & Invoicing and the Ariba Network, centralizing and standardizing procurement with strict policies, approval workflows and change champions. The result: a single source of truth for global spend, stronger supplier communication and compliance, an 80% drop in invoices processed without a valid PO, A$1.8 billion in spend managed through Ariba, and improved ability to achieve sustainable cost reductions.

Nufarm Limited

David Bury

CPO