At this level, individuals are expected to have a basic understanding of SAP Ariba and its role in procurement processes. They should be familiar with the concept of cloud-based solutions and how they can benefit businesses. However, their knowledge is mostly theoretical and they may not have hands-on experience with the platform.

Novices should be able to navigate through the SAP Ariba interface and have a basic understanding of the Ariba Network. They should know how to create and manage catalogs and have some understanding of contract management within the platform. Their skills are still developing and they may need guidance when dealing with more complex tasks.

Individuals at the intermediate level should be proficient in using Ariba Spend Visibility and managing suppliers. They should have experience with Ariba Sourcing, Ariba Contract Management, Ariba Procure-to-Pay (P2P), and Ariba Invoice Management. They can handle regular tasks independently but may still need assistance with more complex issues.

Advanced users should have expertise in Ariba Strategic Sourcing and Ariba Supply Chain Collaboration. They should be comfortable using Ariba Discovery and integrating SAP Ariba with other SAP modules. They can handle most tasks independently and are capable of solving more complex problems.

Experts should have mastered Ariba Commerce Automation and Ariba Guided Buying. They should be proficient in Ariba Direct Materials Sourcing and be able to customize and configure SAP Ariba according to business needs. They should also be capable of troubleshooting and resolving complex issues within the platform.