What should you present to a customer who wants to use SAP Ariba Buying to identify sources of supply without having SAP Ariba Strategic Sourcing?

Presenting the collaborative requisition functionality in SAP Ariba is the best option for a customer looking to identify sources of supply without utilizing SAP Ariba Strategic Sourcing. The collaborative requisition feature allows users to submit purchase requests that require collaboration with suppliers, which can enhance visibility into available suppliers and their offerings. This functionality is specifically designed to streamline the procurement process, enable easier identification of potential sources of supply, and facilitate communication with suppliers, making it very effective for sourcing needs.

The other offerings, while beneficial in specific contexts, do not directly address the customer's need for identifying sources of supply in the context of purchasing goods and services. For instance, contract management focuses primarily on managing terms and conditions of agreements with suppliers rather than sourcing. Supplier Management is usually concerned with evaluating supplier performance and maintaining supplier relationships rather than immediate sourcing. Catalog Management enables organizations to manage their product catalogs and pricing from suppliers but does not inherently facilitate the process of searching for new suppliers or sourcing options. Thus, the collaborative requisition functionality is explicitly tailored to help users identify and engage with suppliers actively and efficiently.