Case Study: Sasol achieves end-to-end supply chain visibility and 50% accounts payable cost reduction with SAP Ariba

How Does Digital Procurement Fuel Efficiencies in Sasol’s Supply Chain

Sasol, a global chemicals and energy company operating in 31 countries and managing more than R50 billion in spend with roughly 12,000 suppliers, faced fragmented procure-to-pay processes across 15 business units, disparate master data and limited end-to-end supply chain visibility. These silos hindered spend visibility, supplier and contract management, and operational efficiency.

Sasol implemented a single, integrated digital procurement platform using SAP Ariba (sourcing, contracts, supplier information, Ariba Network) integrated with SAP ECC to standardize P2P and onboard suppliers. The change delivered clear results: standardized processes, 50% reduction in accounts-payable costs, 75% of transactions via Ariba Network, 95% on-time supplier payments, faster requisition-to-order cycles and higher supplier satisfaction.

Sasol

Hendrik Steynberg

Vice President Supply Chain Operations and Systems