Sap Ariba Functional Consultant

SAP Ariba Consultant

Education & Experience:

• Bachelors degree in information technology, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field. A master’s degree is a plus.
• 10+ years of experience in SAP Ariba implementation, configuration, and support, with a focus on at least 2-3 Ariba modules (Sourcing, Procurement, Supplier Management, Spend Visibility, etc.).
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA or SAP ECC integration with Ariba.
• Proven experience leading large-scale SAP Ariba implementation projects, managing multi-disciplinary teams, and delivering projects to completion.

Technical Skills:

• Lead the design, configuration, and implementation of both Upstream and Downstream SAP Ariba modules, including Sourcing, Supplier Management, Contract Management, Spend Visibility, Procure-to-Pay (P2P), Buying & Invoicing, and Invoice Management.
• Define workflows, system configurations, and process automations to streamline procurement, supplier onboarding, contract management, and invoice processing.
• Proficient in SAP Ariba Analytics, Business Intelligence (BI) tools, and creating custom reports and dashboards.
• Experience with SAP PI/PO, SAP Cloud Integration Gateway (CIG), or other middleware technologies for system integration.
• Experience with end-to-end implementation of SAP Ariba
• Collaborate with business users to gather business requirements and translate them into functional specifications
• Develop test strategies, test plans and test scripts.
• Perform functional testing execution after development completion.
• Identify and apply continuous improvement processes for operational efficiencies, drive process integration, and standardization
• Troubleshoot and resolve functional issues related to SAP Ariba module
• Familiarity with SAP Fiori and SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) is a plus.
• Familiarity with data migration tools and techniques for migrating from SAP SRM to SAP Ariba
• Experience in Utility Industry is a plus
• Proven Expertise in SAP MM and SAP Ariba with extensive experience in Configuring and managing both Modules.

Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Strong interpersonal skills, able to work effectively in a team environment.
• Client-facing experience with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders.

Certifications (Optional but preferred):

• SAP Ariba certification (e.g., SAP Ariba Procurement, SAP Ariba Supplier Management SAP Ariba Sourcing). • SAP MM Sourcing & Procurement certification