SAP Ariba Consultant

Knowledge / Experience

· 7+ years of experience in SAP MM functional consulting with strong domain expertise in procurement processes.

· Hands-on experience in SAP MM and SAP Ariba Supply Chain Collaboration implementation, configuration, and support.

· Strong understanding of procurement, inventory management, and supplier collaboration end-to-end processes.

· Proven experience working with Purchase Orders (PO), Goods Receipt (GR), Invoice Verification (IV), ASN processing, and supplier collaboration workflows.

· Experience working in SAP ECC and/or SAP S/4HANA environments with knowledge of end-to-end procurement cycles.

· Good understanding of EDI, IDocs, APIs, and supplier integration mechanisms across SAP landscapes.

· Experience in requirements gathering, solution design, system configuration, testing, and production support.

· Strong knowledge of supply chain operations, procurement lifecycle, and supplier engagement processes.

· Exposure to Agile methodologies and SAP implementation frameworks is preferred.

· Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and deliver within structured project environments.

Key Leadership Competencies (4-6)

Note: Competencies selected should be job-related

· Drives Results

· Tech Savvy

· Action Oriented

· Building Collaborative Relationships 

· Understanding the Business 

· Managing Execution 

*Key Responsibilities*

*Core Experience*

- Extensive functional experience in *SAP WM and SAP MM* modules

- Hands-on experience in full lifecycle SAP implementations, rollouts, upgrades, and enhancements in *Agile/Scrum* environment

*Technical & Functional Expertise*

- *SAP Modules*: SAP WM, SAP MM, SAP IM, SAP SD, SAP PP

- *Configuration*: Org master data, storage strategies, info types, dependency mapping

- *Development & Enhancements*: Requirement definition for User Exits, RICEF objects, custom FS

- *Integrations*: Experience integrating SAP with RF scanners and 3rd-party shipping systems like FedEx, UPS

*Soft Skills & Delivery*

- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

- Process harmonization, fit/gap analysis, change management

- End-user training and documentation

We are looking for a Senior SAP Consultant with a strong SAP FICO background and proven experience in end-to-end SAP implementations, migrations & transformation projects.

🔑 Key Skills:

✅ SAP FI/CO – GL, AP, AR, AA, CO-CCA, PCA, COPA, Product Costing

✅ S/4HANA Implementation / Migration

✅ Cross-module integration with MM, SD, PP

✅ End-to-end SAP Implementation experience

✅ Solution Design & Client Handling

✅ Pre-sales, Requirement Gathering & Solutioning

✅ Team Leadership & Mentoring

✅ Exposure to SAP Cloud / S/4HANA Cloud preferred

🎯 Ideal candidate: Someone who can go beyond FICO and take ownership of core SAP delivery, implementation leadership, and solutioning.

End-to-End SAP-ERP project (BBP to module Go-live)

Experience: 5+Years

Should have done minimum 2-3 End to End Implementations and 1-2 Support Projects.

Strong Knowledge in Implementation.

Involved in workshops for requirement gathering of the client business processes.

Coordinate with the stakeholders during requirement gathering and execution phases.

Hands-on capabilities in Blueprinting, Configuration and Testing the complete process cycles.

Integration knowledge across modules, including Payroll, Projects, TRM, BPC, FM, MM, PM and SD.

Good to have an exposure in PSU processes.

Involved with technical team in providing the functional specifications and testing of client business processes.

Involved in user training workshops, documentation and handling day-to-day issues.

Should have good communication skills and be able to successfully conduct Workshops.

Should have experience of handling a team.

Client interfacing.

Role / Responsibilities

• Own functional configuration and implementation of Oracle Fusion Cloud Procurement, Supplier, Inventory, and Product Information Management (PIM/PDH) modules.
• Manage the complete Procure-to-Pay (P2P) lifecycle, including requisitions, purchase orders, receipts, and 2/3/4-way invoice matching.
• Configure and support Self-Service Procurement (SSP), Sourcing, Procurement Contracts, and BPM approval hierarchies.
• Manage the end-to-end Supplier lifecycle, including supplier and supplier-site setup, Supplier Portal onboarding, Supplier Qualification, and Blanket/Contract Purchase Agreements.
• Configure and support Inventory Management, including inventory organizations, subinventories, locators, material status, transfers, shipping networks, FOB points, reservations, and on-hand tracking.
• Manage PIM/Item Management, including item classes, attributes, templates, catalogs, categories, item structures/BOMs, and New Item Request (NIR) workflows.
• Handle item data migration using FBDI/ADFDi and support data validation and reconciliation.
• Perform requirement gathering, fit-gap analysis, solution design, and functional documentation.
• Work with technical teams on RICE objects, including functional requirements, specifications, interfaces, conversions, reports, and extensions.
• Perform functional unit testing and support CRP, SIT, and UAT cycles.
• Troubleshoot interface and ESS errors, support data migration activities, and manage Oracle Support SRs.
• Support implementation and post-production application support lifecycles.
• Conduct end-user training and prepare functional documentation and training materials.
• Provide functional guidance on Cost Management, including standard/average costing and landed cost, where required.

Description: Requirements:

1. Deep knowledge of SAP BRIM - Converging Charging, Converging Invoicing and Converging Mediation. 

2. Having strong Functional and Technical Skills specifically on Converging Charging and Mediation.

3. Ability to work independently and autonomously, high advisory competency

4. Strong Configuration and Understanding on complete on SAP BRIM Process

5. Have basic understanding on ABAP Development

6. Understanding Workflow Process

7. Understanding Complex Integration Process

8. Debugging Skill

9. Pricing Configuration

10. Good analytical skills are mandatory.

11. Very good English skills in word and writing.

12. Knowledge of SAP UI5 & Fiori are added advantages.

13. Propose Solution Design and work closely with other ABAP Developers or Functional to complete the solution.

Work Result: SAP BRIM Functional Consultation and Supports mainly on Convergent Charging

Skill Area: COTS

Technology: SAP S/4 Hana

Proficiency - Technology: Expert

Secondary Skill Area: COTS

Secondary Technology: SAP ERP

Proficiency - Secondary Technolog

SAP Team Lead / SAP Business Process Lead (m/w/d)

 Location: Remote 

Employment Type: Full-time

Department: IT / Operations / Supply Chain

 About Swissplast AG

Swissplast is a Swiss plastics technology company specializing in the thermoforming and deep-drawing of high-quality plastic components for various industrial applications. With operations across Switzerland and Germany, Swissplast Ag combines innovative production technologies, quality, and customer-focused solutions to serve a diverse range of industries.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced SAP Team Lead / SAP Business Process Lead to take ownership of SAP-related processes across logistics, purchasing, order management, and manufacturing operations.

The ideal candidate combines strong hands-on SAP expertise with proven leadership experience and a practical understanding of cross-functional business processes. You will work closely with different departments, drive process improvements, manage SAP-related responsibilities, and ensure knowledge is effectively transferred across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate SAP-related activities across logistics, purchasing, order management, and production
• Support and optimize SAP processes within SD, MM, and PP
• Manage cross-functional SAP projects and process-improvement initiatives
• Acts as a bridge between the European and Indian teams, translating the German team’s requirements into English and clearly communicating them to the Indian team through regular meetings and discussions.
• Take responsibility for department-level SAP activities and coordinate team members where required
• Analyze business requirements and translate them into effective SAP solutions
• Create, maintain, and improve SAP reports and business documentation
• Use SAP reporting and advanced Excel capabilities to analyze data and support business decisions
• Identify process gaps and proactively recommend improvements
• Ensure consistent SAP processes and effective knowledge sharing across teams
• Quickly learn company-specific SAP processes and independently take ownership of new responsibilities
• Train and support colleagues and transfer SAP knowledge effectively to other team members

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of strong SAP experience, ideally in logistics, purchasing, order management, or related business processes
• Hands-on experience with SAP SD, MM, and PP
• Proven experience working on cross-functional SAP projects
• Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to manage people and take responsibility for department-level activities
• Strong understanding of business processes within a manufacturing environment
• Experience in plastics manufacturing or a similar production environment is highly desirable
• Excellent Excel skills and solid experience working with SAP reports and data
• Native or bilingual English proficiency
• German communication skills are Mandatory
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Excellent communication and documentation skills
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and confident approach to work
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with different departments
• Strong ability to learn company-specific SAP processes quickly and transfer knowledge to others

What We Are Looking For

The successful candidate will be a hands-on SAP professional and confident leader who can bridge the gap between business operations and SAP.

You should be comfortable taking ownership, solving problems independently, communicating with stakeholders, and driving improvements in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Experience in plastics or a comparable production environment will be a strong advantage.

We are seeking a SAP Functional Consultant with experience in SAP S/4HANA and core manufacturing and supply chain processes, including Materials Management (MM), Production Planning (PP), Quality Management (QM), and Plant Maintenance (PM).

The ideal candidate will possess strong functional knowledge of SAP processes, hands-on configuration experience, and the ability to work closely with business and technology teams to support SAP implementation, enhancement, and transformation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Support SAP functional design, configuration, testing, and deployment activities across MM, PP, QM, and PM modules.

• Gather and analyze business requirements and assist in translating them into SAP solutions.

• Configure and support business processes including:

o Materials Management and Procurement

o Production Planning and Manufacturing Operations

o Quality Management

o Plant Maintenance

o Inventory Management

o Master Data Management

• Participate in SAP S/4HANA implementation, enhancement, migration, and support projects.

• Assist in fit-gap analysis, process mapping, and solution design activities.

• Collaborate with technical teams on integrations, reports, interfaces, conversions, and enhancements.

• Support testing activities including SIT, UAT, defect resolution, and deployment validation.

• Prepare functional specifications, process documentation, training materials, and user guides.

• Support go-live activities, hypercare, and post-production support.

• Work closely with business users to troubleshoot issues and identify process improvement opportunities.

Required Skills & Experience

• 3–6 years of SAP functional consulting experience.

• Hands-on experience in one or more of the following SAP modules:

o SAP Materials Management (MM)

o SAP Production Planning (PP)

o SAP Quality Management (QM)

o SAP Plant Maintenance (PM)

• Experience working with SAP S/4HANA environments.

• Understanding of manufacturing, supply chain, procurement, inventory, and maintenance business processes.

• Experience supporting requirements gathering, configuration, testing, and deployment activities.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP).

• Exposure to SAP Ariba and procurement processes.

• Experience supporting SAP ECC to S/4HANA migration initiatives.

• SAP certification in MM, PP, QM, PM, or S/4HANA.

• Experience working in manufacturing, life sciences, medical devices, consumer products, or supply chain-intensive industries.

What You'll Bring

• Strong functional and analytical capabilities.

• Ability to understand business requirements and translate them into SAP solutions.

• A proactive learning mindset and willingness to expand expertise across SAP modules.

• Strong collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Passion for driving operational excellence through SAP-enabled business processes.

Experience needed:

More than 6 years of experience in SAP FICO, with experience in S/4HANA 2023.

Key Responsibilities and Technical Skills

General Ledger – FI

• Experience with New GL functionalities.
• Parallel Ledger.
• Global Chart of Accounts.
• Country-specific Chart of Accounts.
• Multiple currency setups.
• Multi-GAAP requirements.
• Tax setup and reporting.
• Account determination.
• Withholding Tax setup with GST.
• Financial closing activities.
• GST configuration and processes.
• Working with interfaces such as ALE, IDOC and PI/PO.

Treasury

• Experience with the SAP Treasury module.
• Handling day-to-day FICO and Treasury issues.
• Customer interaction related to FICO and Treasury processes.

Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable

• S/4HANA experience in Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable.
• Strong integration experience with PTP and OTC processes.
• Intercompany accounting and reconciliation.
• Payment methods.
• Payment files.

Bank Accounting

• House bank and bank account setup.
• Electronic Bank Statement using different file formats, including MT940.
• Bank interfaces for:
• Customer collections.
• Vendor payments.

Asset Accounting

• Multi-country and multi-currency setup for Asset Accounting.
• New Asset Accounting for New GL.

SAP Integration

• FI integration with:
• SD
• MM
• PP
• HR
• Experience with interfaces across SAP modules.
• Month-end activities.
• Year-end activities.

Controlling – CO

• Cost Centre Accounting.
• Profit Centre Accounting.
• Product Costing.
• Actual Costing.
• Profitability Analysis.
• Internal Orders.
• WBS.
• Budgeting.
• Material Ledger.
• Standard Costing.

Change Requests and Business Support

• Handling Change Requests.
• Requirements gathering.
• Preparing Functional Specifications.
• Supporting new business setup.
• New Company Code setup.
• Supporting changes in business processes.
• Handling requirements such as PF interest calculation and ISD distribution in HR modules.
• Repeat call analysis from FICO.
• Identifying possible automation cases in FICO and Treasury.

Stakeholder and Customer Interaction

• Coordinate with other SAP modules.
• Participate in customer meetings.
• Handle day-to-day FICO and Treasury issues.
• Maintain effective communication with customers and stakeholders.
• Handle customer interactions related to FICO and Treasury.

We are looking for an experienced SAP SD Consultant with strong hands-on expertise in SAP Sales & Distribution and S/4HANA. The candidate should have good functional knowledge across the complete Order-to-Cash (OTC) cycle and experience supporting or implementing SAP SD solutions in enterprise environments.

Key Skills: SAP SD, S/4HANA, OTC, Sales Order Processing, Pricing, Billing, Shipping, Delivery, Credit Management, Output Determination, Partner Determination, Copy Control, Availability Check, Returns, Intercompany Sales, Third-Party Sales, IDoc/EDI and integration with SAP MM/FI.

Key Responsibilities: Configure and support SAP SD business processes covering inquiry, quotation, sales orders, delivery, billing and returns. Work on pricing procedures, condition records, output determination, partner functions, copy controls and credit management. Handle integration issues between SD, MM and FI, support enhancements and functional specifications, perform testing and defect resolution, and work closely with business stakeholders to understand requirements. Experience with S/4HANA implementation/support projects, Fiori and interfaces/IDocs will be preferred.

Preferred: