Case Study: Navantia achieves greater procurement transparency and 52% higher process efficiency with SAP Ariba

Increasing process efficiency by 52% through transparency and collaboration with suppliers

Navantia S.A., a Spanish state-owned designer and builder of military and civilian vessels, faced fragmented, largely manual procurement processes—paper, phone, fax, and e-mail—that limited traceability, transparency, and its ability to compete internationally and meet strict public‑sector requirements.

Working with DXC Technology and SAP Ariba, Navantia implemented Ariba Network, Sourcing, Catalog, and Supplier Information & Performance Management to automate supplier communications (one‑click order confirmations), increase electronic invoicing, and make bidding more transparent. The change cut sourcing cycle time by 25%, boosted process efficiency by 52%, improved employee experience and data access, achieved high supplier adoption, and strengthened Navantia’s competitiveness and compliance.

Navantia

Juan Luis Muñoz

Technical Director