SAP Ariba Functional Consultant - Upstream

Tekskills Inc.; Dadri; Hybrid; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Tekskills Inc. is hiring an SAP Ariba Functional Consultant for Upstream to implement and optimize Ariba Sourcing, Contracts, and SLP across the Source-to-Contract lifecycle.

The role involves configuring supplier onboarding workflows and ensuring compliance before purchase orders are issued. The candidate will design RFX events, manage contract templates, and enable spend analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of SAP Ariba experience focused on Source-to-Contract lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Lead the configuration of Ariba Sourcing, Contract Management, and SLP.
• Design and execute RFX templates and bidding events (Dutch, English, Japanese).
• Configure SLP workflows to ensure suppliers are vetted and compliant before PO issuance.
• Set up Main Agreement templates, Clause Libraries, and e-Signature integrations.

Skills

Ariba Sourcing

Ariba Contracts

SLP

Spend Analysis

Supplier Onboarding

CLM

RFX design

e-Signature integrations

Tools

DocuSign

Adobe Sign

Job description

Job Role: SAP Ariba Functional Consultant - Upstream

Job Location: Bangalore

Work Mode: (WFO/Hybrid)

Experience: 5-8 Years

Primary Modules

• Ariba Sourcing, Ariba Contracts, SLP (Supplier Lifecycle & Performance), and Spend Analysis
• Expertise in Supplier Request/Registration/Qualification/Preferred workflows.
• Knowledge of Clause Libraries, legal lockdowns, and hierarchical contract linking.
• Familiarity with integrating Upstream data (like awarded quotes) into Downstream systems or SAP S/4HANA.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Module Implementation: Lead the configuration of Ariba Sourcing, Contract Management, and Supplier Lifecycle and Performance (SLP).
• Sourcing Events: Design and execute RFX (RFI, RFP, RFQ) templates and competitive bidding events (e.g., Dutch, English, and Japanese auctions).
• Supplier Onboarding: Configure SLP workflows to ensure suppliers are properly vetted, diverse, and compliant before they ever receive a Purchase Order.
• Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM): Set up Main Agreement templates, Clause Libraries, and e-Signature integrations (like DocuSign or Adobe Sign).
• Spend Analysis: Help the business use Ariba Spend Analysis to categorize historical data and identify where they can negotiate better deals.
• Template Management: Build and maintain complex project templates that define the tasks, phases, and documents required for sourcing and contracting.

Qualifications

• Experience: 38 years in SAP Ariba, with a heavy focus on the "Source-to-Contract" lifecycle.
• Business Acumen: A deep understanding of procurement strategy, category management, and legal risk mitigation.
• Analytical Mindset: The ability to look at "messy" supplier data and figure out how to clean it up for a global system.
• Certification: Ideally certified in SAP Certified Application Associate SAP Ariba Sourcing.