SAP Ariba Functional Consultant - Upstream

Tekskills Inc.; Delhi; Hybrid; INR 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Tekskills Inc. in Bangalore is seeking an SAP Ariba Functional Consultant for Upstream to lead strategic module implementations across Ariba Sourcing, Contracts, and SLP.

You will design RFX templates, onboard suppliers, configure CLM templates and e-sign integrations, and leverage Spend Analysis to unlock better commercial terms. The role requires 5-8 years of SAP Ariba experience, deep procurement knowledge, and the ability to align supplier data with global system standards, including

Qualifications

• Experience: 38 years in SAP Ariba, with a heavy focus on the Source-to-Contract lifecycle.
• Deep understanding of procurement strategy, category management, and legal risk mitigation.
• Ability to clean messy supplier data for a global system.
• Ideally certified in SAP Certified Application Associate SAP Ariba Sourcing.

Responsibilities

• Lead the configuration of Ariba Sourcing, Contract Management, and Supplier Lifecycle and Performance (SLP).
• Design and execute RFX templates and competitive bidding events (e.g., Dutch, English, and Japanese auctions).
• Configure SLP workflows to ensure suppliers are properly vetted, diverse, and compliant before they receive a Purchase Order.
• Set up Main Agreement templates, Clause Libraries, and e-Signature integrations (DocuSign/Adobe Sign).
• Help the business use Ariba Spend Analysis to categorize historical data and identify savings opportunities.
• Build and maintain complex project templates for sourcing and contracting workflows.

Skills

Ariba Sourcing

Ariba Contracts

SLP (Supplier Lifecycle & Performance)

Spend Analysis

RFX Design

Sourcing Events

Contract Lifecycle Management

DocuSign/Adobe Sign integration

Education

SAP Certified Application Associate SAP Ariba Sourcing

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

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.