SAP Ariba Functional

Job Title: SAP Ariba Consultant

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced SAP Ariba Consultant to lead the implementation and deployment of SAP Ariba solutions as part of a strategic procurement transformation initiative. The ideal candidate will have deep functional and technical expertise across Ariba modules and strong integration knowledge with SAP S/4HANA or ECC. This role requires hands-on configuration, project leadership, and close collaboration with procurement, finance, and IT stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end SAP Ariba implementation, from requirement gathering through design, configuration, testing, and go-live.
• Conduct workshops with business stakeholders to capture procurement, sourcing, and supplier management requirements.
• Design and configure one or more SAP Ariba modules, including:
• Ariba Sourcing
• Ariba Contracts
• Ariba Supplier Lifecycle and Performance (SLP)
• Ariba Buying and Invoicing (P2P)
• Ariba Catalog Management
• Ariba Spend Analysis
• Ariba Guided Buying
• Ensure seamless integration between SAP Ariba and SAP S/4HANA or ECC (MM, FI, CO) using SAP Cloud Integration Gateway (CIG) or middleware tools.
• Prepare functional specifications, process flow diagrams, test scripts, and training documentation.
• Lead and coordinate testing cycles (Unit, SIT, UAT) and manage issue resolution.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams — procurement, finance, IT, and suppliers — to align Ariba solutions with business goals.
• Manage data migration, supplier enablement, and catalog setup.
• Provide post-go-live support, user training, and stabilization assistance.
• Stay current with SAP Ariba innovations and best practices, advising business on optimization opportunities.
• Support project governance, ensuring timely deliverables aligned with SAP Activate methodology or Agile frameworks.

Required Skills and Experience

• 8–12 years of experience in Procure-to-Pay (P2P), Source-to-Contract (S2C), or Supplier Management domains.
• Minimum 2 end-to-end SAP Ariba implementations, preferably in a lead role.
• Hands-on experience with at least two or more Ariba modules (e.g., Buying & Invoicing, Sourcing, Contracts, or SLP).
• Strong understanding of integration between SAP Ariba and SAP ERP/S/4HANA using CIG or PI/PO.
• In-depth knowledge of procurement processes, supplier management, and compliance frameworks.
• Proven ability to design and optimize business processes using SAP Ariba functionalities.
• Familiarity with SAP Activate methodology and project lifecycle management.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and documentation skills.
• Experience leading cross-functional and global teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• SAP Ariba Certification(s) in one or more modules.
• Experience with multi-country deployments or global rollouts.
• Exposure to SAP S/4HANA Procurement, Central Procurement, or Fieldglass.
• Understanding of supplier onboarding, catalog content management, and network integration.
• Experience with Spend Analysis and Reporting dashboards.

Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.
• Professional procurement certifications (e.g., CIPS, CPSM) are an added advantage.

Soft Skills

• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Ability to translate business requirements into practical system solutions.
• Proactive, collaborative, and results-oriented mindset.