{"id":5416,"date":"2026-02-16T13:48:29","date_gmt":"2026-02-16T13:48:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/solutions.axians.com\/sap\/?post_type=reference&#038;p=5416"},"modified":"2026-02-17T12:00:49","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T12:00:49","slug":"oeamtc-sap-ariba","status":"publish","type":"reference","link":"https:\/\/solutions.axians.com\/sap\/references\/oeamtc-sap-ariba\/","title":{"rendered":"SAP Ariba: \u00d6AMTC digitizes purchasing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"wp-block-group stage-subpage is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/solutions.axians.com\/sap\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/print__LL_oeamtc_stuetzpunkte_2023_6118_unrestuschiert-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\u00d6AMTC Pannenhilfe is supported in the procurement process by SAP Ariba \u00a9\u00d6AMTC\" class=\"wp-image-5044\" srcset=\"https:\/\/solutions.axians.com\/sap\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/print__LL_oeamtc_stuetzpunkte_2023_6118_unrestuschiert-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/solutions.axians.com\/sap\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/print__LL_oeamtc_stuetzpunkte_2023_6118_unrestuschiert-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/solutions.axians.com\/sap\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/print__LL_oeamtc_stuetzpunkte_2023_6118_unrestuschiert-1920x1281.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/solutions.axians.com\/sap\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/print__LL_oeamtc_stuetzpunkte_2023_6118_unrestuschiert-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/solutions.axians.com\/sap\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/print__LL_oeamtc_stuetzpunkte_2023_6118_unrestuschiert-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/solutions.axians.com\/sap\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/print__LL_oeamtc_stuetzpunkte_2023_6118_unrestuschiert-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns row is-layout-flex wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column col-12 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading headline\">More time for members: \u00d6AMTC deliberately digitizes its purchasing with SAP Ariba<\/h1>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group breadcrumb is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns row is-layout-flex wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column col-12 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><nav aria-label=\"breadcrumbs\" class=\"rank-math-breadcrumb\"><p><span class=\"last\">Home<\/span><\/p><\/nav>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group references-tags is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns row is-layout-flex wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column col-12 col-lg-9 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"taxonomy-industry wp-block-post-terms\"><div class=\"wp-block-post-terms__term\">automotive<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"taxonomy-solution wp-block-post-terms\"><div class=\"wp-block-post-terms__term\">SAP Ariba<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group text-indent-big is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns row is-layout-flex wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column col-12 col-lg-9 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Before the \u00d6AMTC&#8217;s famous &#8220;yellow angels&#8221; are ready for action, a complex but crucial process takes place behind the scenes: supplying bases and vehicles with tools, protective clothing, forms and technical equipment. Any delay in purchasing can make itself felt in everyday life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In order to relieve these essential processes, the mobility club decided to modernize its purchasing process together with Axians. With the introduction of <strong>SAP Ariba Buying<\/strong> and <strong>SAP Ariba Guided Sourcing<\/strong>, a digital standard was created that makes procurement faster and more transparent, ultimately creating more time for what \u00d6AMTC focuses on: its 2.3 million members.<a id=\"_msocom_1\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group text-indent is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns row is-layout-flex wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column col-12 col-lg-9 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading headline\">The challenge: Complex processes and high manual effort<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/xn--amtc-4qa.at\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>\u00d6AMTC<\/strong><\/a> employs around 4,500 people across the country in various areas: Breakdown assistance, driving technique centers, air rescue, member service and many more. The procurement process was characterized by manual steps, multiple systems and high administrative costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Media disruptions lead to errors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Approvals took too long<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Suppliers had to obtain information themselves<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The result: valuable time was lost &#8211; from the selection of items, in purchasing and in accounting.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group text-indent is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns row is-layout-flex wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column col-12 col-lg-9 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading headline\">The solution: SAP Ariba as a new procurement platform<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Together with Axians, <a href=\"http:\/\/oeamtc.at\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>\u00d6AMTC <\/strong><\/a>relied on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sap.com\/austria\/products\/spend-management\/smart-source-to-pay-procurement-software.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>SAP Ariba<\/strong><\/a><strong> Buying<\/strong> and <strong>SAP Ariba Guided Sourcing <\/strong>for what would soon be four national organizations to create a modern digital purchasing system. The project involved much more than the technical introduction of a system: Axians took on the revision of an existing specification sheet and provided support in data cleansing and the creation of structured supplier catalogs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Close collaboration with the automobile club&#8217;s core team was a key success factor. Around 50 key users from various departments tested the new processes intensively and provided valuable feedback. This close collaboration ensured that the solution reflects realistic requirements and is widely accepted.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group quote is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns row is-layout-flex wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column col-12 col-lg-9 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>&#8220;Axians took the time to understand our business requirements at every stage of the project. In addition to their technical expertise, it was also their willingness to review and recommend new available functionalities that contributed to a successful project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We now have a modern system to manage our purchasing processes more efficiently and transparently.&#8221;<\/p>\n<cite>Stephanie Siegl<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Head of Central Purchasing \u00d6AMTC<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group text-indent is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns row is-layout-flex wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column col-12 col-lg-9 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading headline\">The result: purchasing that saves time and relieves employees<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After the go-live, the system went live. In the first few weeks, the focus was on stabilizing and fine-tuning individual functions. Optimizations were implemented step by step and prioritized together with the specialist departments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A clear added value in terms of transparency became apparent early on: orders and process steps are now centralized and consistently traceable. At the same time, the switch to the new platform naturally led to an increased need for coordination, as the users first had to familiarize themselves with the new processes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With increasing routine in using the system and continuous support, the solution will gradually develop its full potential. Digitalization thus not only creates efficiency gains through faster processes, but also strengthens the quality of service that \u00d6AMTC members experience every day in the long term.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group text-indent is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns row is-layout-flex wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column col-12 col-lg-9 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading headline\">Why Axians was the right partner for the SAP Ariba implementation at \u00d6AMTC<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The decision to choose Axians as the implementation partner was not made by chance. The automobile club was looking for a team that not only had in-depth <strong>SAP expertise<\/strong>, but also the ability to structure complex procurement processes in a practical manner and efficiently support cross-functional teams. Axians impressed with its extensive experience in the field of <strong>digital procurement<\/strong>, its expertise in cloud-based SAP solutions and its ability to manage projects reliably, even in challenging phases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It was particularly valuable for the customer that Axians was able to familiarize itself quickly with the project status and did not simply implement a system, but instead developed a <strong>common, future-proof purchase-to-pay standard<\/strong> together with the users, purchasing, IT and accounting departments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Axians also brought with it a deep understanding of change management issues &#8211; a crucial factor when hundreds of employees at bases, in the emergency services or in administration have to adopt new digital processes. The fact that Axians also continuously evaluates new cloud functions and makes recommendations strengthens the long-term future security of the solution. It is precisely this combination of <strong>technical expertise, process understanding and a partnership-based approach<\/strong> that makes Axians the ideal partner for modern SAP projects such as those at \u00d6AMTC.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group cross-selling is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns row is-layout-flex wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column col-12 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading headline\">This could also be of interest to you<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group container cards is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns row is-layout-flex wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column col-12 col-lg-6 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" src=\"https:\/\/solutions.axians.com\/sap\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/iStock-1205976533-1920x1280.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2726\" srcset=\"https:\/\/solutions.axians.com\/sap\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/iStock-1205976533-1920x1280.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/solutions.axians.com\/sap\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/iStock-1205976533-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/solutions.axians.com\/sap\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/iStock-1205976533-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/solutions.axians.com\/sap\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/iStock-1205976533-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/solutions.axians.com\/sap\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/iStock-1205976533-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>SAP Ariba: Digital process power for fresh fruit &amp; vegetables<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading headline\">Frutura Obst &amp; Gem\u00fcse Kompetenzzentrum GmbH <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-primary\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/solutions.axians.com\/sap\/at\/referenzen\/frutura-setzt-auf-sap-ariba\/\">Learn more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column col-12 col-lg-6 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/solutions.axians.com\/sap\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ChatGPT-Image-12.-Jan.-2026-12_38_25.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5166\" srcset=\"https:\/\/solutions.axians.com\/sap\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ChatGPT-Image-12.-Jan.-2026-12_38_25.png 1536w, https:\/\/solutions.axians.com\/sap\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ChatGPT-Image-12.-Jan.-2026-12_38_25-800x533.png 800w, https:\/\/solutions.axians.com\/sap\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ChatGPT-Image-12.-Jan.-2026-12_38_25-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Implementation of backup management for the SAP Integration Suite<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading headline\">SWARCO AG<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-primary\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/solutions.axians.com\/sap\/references\/how-swarco-ensures-its-sap-integrations\/\">Learn more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>More time for members: \u00d6AMTC deliberately digitizes its purchasing with SAP Ariba Before the \u00d6AMTC&#8217;s famous &#8220;yellow angels&#8221; are ready for action, a complex but crucial process takes place behind the scenes: supplying bases and vehicles with tools, protective clothing, forms and technical equipment. 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