E2E Domain

Source to Pay

Source to Pay (S2P) includes processes of sourcing, contracting, purchasing, and managing supplier interactions for both direct and indirect materials and services. It begins with sourcing and contracting, including vendor agreements, to establish supplier terms across all categories. The purchasing phase covers the operational buying of goods and services, supported by vendor returns management for non-conforming or excess items. Direct procurement focuses on materials and services used in production, while indirect procurement and services support business operations but are not part of the final product. Accounts Payable is integrated at the scenario process flow level, linking S2P with F

11 scenario clusters · 32 reference scenarios

Transformational drivers

The value themes that shape transformation in Source to Pay — the outcomes the processes below are designed to deliver.

Integrated planning

Vertical integration for asset maintenance (with procurement, internal/external refurbishment)

Integrated business planning (finance, S&OP, sales/demand, supply and logistics)

Vertical integration between S&OP and production

Value based optimization and scenario planning

Data-driven decision making

Operational decision making driven by transparency and real-time analytics

Improve operational efficiency and transparency in spend and category management

Efficient and compliant sourcing and contracting

Supplier contract management fostering adherance to contracts, transparency, and automation for settlements

Efficiency in conducting RFXs

Operational excellence in order management and execution

Customer contract management fostering adherance to contracts, transparency, and automation for settlements

Automation of invoicing and reconciliation reducing effort and improving efficiency

Excellence in indirect and ad hoc spend

Excellence in managing external services

Integrated operations between legal entities

Excellence in sales order management monitoring and exception handling

Enhanced product quality, compliance, and risk mitigation

Manage transparent and timely tracking of returnable packaging

Efficiency in processing trade requirements

Excellence in purchase order management monitoring and exception handling

Leverage procurement power and harmonize shared processes

Scenario clusters

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P2P Supplier sourcing for direct materials and services
P2P Supplier contracting for direct materials and services
P2P Procurement of direct materials and services via contract
P2P Procurement with scheduling agreements

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