Sap Ariba SME

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 

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 

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

Key Responsibilities

• Handle complete procurement for academic, admin, IT, transport, housekeeping & facility items.
• Evaluate PRs, prepare POs, and ensure timely deliveries.
• Identify, onboard & manage vendors; negotiate best pricing and contracts.
• Maintain procurement documentation, compliance, and vendor performance reports..
• Monitor stock levels, reduce costs, and ensure uniform quality across all campuses
• Coordinate with School Principals, HODs, Finance, IT, Transport & Maintenance teams.
• Lead day-to-day purchasing operations efficiently and effectively.

Skills & Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in procurement/purchasing, with 2+ years in a managerial role. Experience in Education/School/University sector preferred.
• Strong negotiation, vendor management, contract handling & cost-saving skills.
• Good knowledge of school/university procurement, government norms, and compliance.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, MS Office & ERP systems.
• Graduation, Operations, or related field preferred.