Managed Procurement Outsourcing
Analyst Coverage
"Overall, the steps taken by Ariba in the BPO market give it an edge over other providers that have experience in other BPO functions (like HR, IT, F&A), but are new to and still building category expertise and delivery capabilities (e.g. shared services sourcing) relevant to value creation in procurement outsourcing."
"As a procurement services provider, Ariba offers a comprehensive procurement outsourcing portfolio."
"Ariba is playing in the BPO market on strong footing..."
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Press Coverage and Ariba Press Releases
- "Services are one of Ariba's best-kept secrets. With its recent acquisitions of procurement outsourcer Alliente, automotive marketplace Covisint, and auction services giant FreeMarkets, Ariba added market-leading category, sourcing, and process expertise to an already impressive group of consultants, led by ex-Accenture executive Kevin Costello.""Today, Ariba boasts more than 400 category and supply market experts in more than 21 countries."
"And Ariba's managed services group oversees one of industry's most successful procurement outsourcing relationships with Lucent Technologies."
Tim Minahan, Chief Services Officer, Aberdeen Group, "Is Ariba The Next Big Services Company?", May 11, 2005 - Outsourcing Forum Interview
- Ariba is Recognized Among Leading Providers in Procurement Business Process Outsourcing
- Ariba Selected to Manage Indirect Spend at Harris Corporation
- Top spots up for grabs in BPO procurement market. Anusha Bradley, Tech news, 3 November 2005


