SAP Ariba Consultant

Zoho; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Zoho seeks an experienced SAP Ariba Consultant to design, configure, and optimize cloud-based procurement infrastructure. The role bridges global procurement with Ariba network capabilities, translating contract lifecycles, supplier onboarding, and routing rules into automated, secure purchasing workflows.

The ideal candidate will have 4+ years dedicated to SAP Ariba systems design and configuration, with strong mastery of Ariba templates, CIF/cXML catalogs, and multi-currency handling.

Qualifications

• 4 to 8 years of enterprise supply chain or procurement technology experience, with 4+ dedicated years actively designing, building, and maintaining SAP Ariba systems.
• Strong technical mastery of Ariba template configurations, role-based permissions, custom form building, catalog schemas (CIF/cXML), and workflow parameters.
• Deep structural understanding of global strategic sourcing lifecycles, contract compliance, invoice verification tolerances, and multi-currency transaction structures.
• Mandatory certification: SAP Certified Application Associate - SAP Ariba Procurement OR SAP Certified Application Associate - SAP Ariba Sourcing.

Responsibilities

• Configure and deploy SAP Ariba Upstream modules, including SAP Ariba Sourcing, Contracts, and SLP.
• Design and maintain SAP Ariba Downstream components, including Buying and Invoicing, Guided Buying interfaces, catalogs, and receiving rules.
• Build complex workflow approval matrices and business rule sets using Ariba’s approval rule engine.
• Orchestrate supplier integration networks via Ariba Network for electronic POs, invoice automation, and supplier portals.
• Coordinate cross-cloud data flows between SAP Ariba and backend systems using CIG / SAP Integration Suite.
• Manage master data replication pipelines across vendor master profiles and cost centers.
• Govern administrative template designs, forms, and workspace structures in a multi-realm environment.

Skills

Ariba Upstream

Ariba Downstream

Template configurations

Workflow engine

Network integration

Master data management

Tools

CIG / SAP Integration Suite

SAP Ariba Network

Job description

• Relevant Experience Required: 4+ years of dedicated implementation and configuration experience across SAP Ariba upstream and downstream modules
  
• Mandatory Certification: SAP Certified Application Associate - SAP Ariba Procurement or SAP Ariba Sourcing
  

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced SAP Ariba Consultant to design, configure, and optimize our cloud-based strategic sourcing and procurement infrastructure. The ideal candidate will bridge global procurement requirements with Ariba’s network capabilities, translating complex contract lifecycles, supplier onboarding matrices, and procurement routing rules into highly automated, secure corporate purchasing workflows.

Key Responsibilities

• Configure and deploy SAP Ariba Upstream modules, including SAP Ariba Sourcing, SAP Ariba Contracts, and SAP Ariba Supplier Lifecycle and Performance (SLP).
  
• Design and maintain SAP Ariba Downstream components, including SAP Ariba Buying and Invoicing, Guided Buying interfaces, catalog layouts, and receiving rules.
  
• Build complex workflow approval matrices and business rule sets using Ariba’s approval rule engine, managing multi-tier spending limits and dynamic validation paths.
  
• Orchestrate supplier integration networks, configuring the Ariba Network (SAP Business Network) for electronic purchase orders, invoice automation, and custom supplier portal views.
  
• Coordinate seamless cross-cloud data flows between SAP Ariba and core backend systems (SAP ECC or S/4HANA) using the Cloud Integration Gateway (CIG) / SAP Integration Suite .
  
• Manage master data replication pipelines, validating commodity codes, cost centers, payment terms, and vendor master profiles across integrated platform layers.
  
• Govern administrative template designs, custom forms, and workspace structures within a multi-realm environment while ensuring alignment with global corporate procurement policies.
  

Requirements

• 4 to 8 years of enterprise supply chain or procurement technology experience, with 4+ dedicated years actively designing, building, and maintaining SAP Ariba systems.
  
• Strong technical mastery of Ariba template configurations, role-based permissions, custom form building, catalog schemas (CIF/cXML), and workflow parameters.
  
• Deep structural understanding of global strategic sourcing lifecycles, contract compliance, invoice verification tolerances, and multi-currency transaction structures.
  
• Mandatory certification: SAP Certified Application Associate - SAP Ariba Procurement OR SAP Certified Application Associate - SAP Ariba Sourcing.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• SAP Certified Application Associate - SAP Ariba Integration or Cloud Integration Gateway (CIG) certification.
  
• Prior experience executing large-scale global procurement transformations involving highly customized third-party ERP architectures or legacy accounting systems.