When faced with mounting delays in purchase order workflows and decentralised spending, SA Power Networks turned inward — not to buy more technology, but to better use what they already had. By reimagining how core SAP S/4HANA functions could support procurement automation, they dramatically reduced PO turnaround times and eliminated unnecessary approval layers.

This session shares how cross-functional collaboration between Shared Services and Digital & Technology unlocked faster purchasing, improved compliance, and laid the foundation for broader enterprise automation. It’s a story of practical innovation — and a reminder that you don’t always need new tools to get real results.

Key Takeaways:

• Maximise What You Have: See how SA Power Networks used standard SAP S/4HANA capabilities to drive automation — with no new modules or custom tools.
• Make Collaboration Your Superpower: Understand how shared success across Procurement, Shared Services, and IT made the change sustainable.
• Automate with Impact: Learn how to target high-volume, repetitive tasks to improve turnaround time, reduce error rates, and free up resources for more strategic work.