Sap Ariba Consultant

We are looking for an experienced SAP Ariba Consultant with strong hands-on experience in Ariba implementation and Indirect Procurement.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle end-to-end SAP Ariba implementation and configuration.
• Work on Ariba Sourcing, Contracts, Buying, and Invoicing.
• Configure workflows, forms, templates, approval rules, and catalogs.
• Manage RFI, RFP, RFQ, and Auction processes.
• Configure requisition, PO, GR, and invoice processes.
• Handle SAP Ariba CIG integration with SAP S/4HANA.
• Support master data and transactional data integration.
• Work on external requisition imports and data mapping.
• Support testing, UAT, cutover, and hypercare.
• Troubleshoot configuration and integration issues.
• Coordinate with business users, IT teams, and vendors.

Required Skills

• 8+ years of SAP Ariba experience.
• Strong experience in Ariba Sourcing, Contracts, Buying, and Invoicing.
• Hands-on Ariba configuration and customization.
• Strong knowledge of SAP Ariba CIG.
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA integration.
• Knowledge of P2P processes.
• Experience with CXML, APIs, and data imports.
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills.

Good to Have

• Groovy scripting
• SAP P2P
• Tosca/testing tools
• Third-party integrations
• SAP S/4HANA Procurement 

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

SAP APO SNP Experience in SAP APO Supply Network Planning/SNP. Experience in Supply Chain Planning Concepts, Processes and supporting of the Core Interface (CIF), Supply Network Planning (SNP) and good understanding on Demand Planning (DP) 

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.

Responsibilities:

• Handle procurement of engineering materials, components, and equipment.
• Identify and negotiate with vendors/suppliers.
• Generate and manage Purchase Orders (POs).
• Compare quotations and prepare comparative statements.
• Coordinate with suppliers for delivery, quality, and payment terms.
• Maintain purchase records and vendor documentation.
• Monitor inventory requirements and ensure timely material availability.
• Coordinate with Production, Stores, Quality, and Engineering teams.
• Develop new vendors and maintain existing vendor relationships.
• Follow company procurement policies and cost-control measures.

Required Skills:

• Procurement / Purchase
• Vendor Management
• Negotiation
• Purchase Order (PO)
• RFQ / Quotation Management
• Vendor Development
• Cost Analysis
• Inventory Management
• MS Excel
• ERP/SAP knowledge
• Engineering materials/components knowledge

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.

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.