SAP Ariba Functional Consultant - Upstream

Tekskills Inc.; Hyderabad; Hybrid; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Tekskills Inc. is seeking an SAP Ariba Functional Consultant - Upstream in a hybrid work setup in Bangalore. The role requires 5-8 years of experience with primary modules including Ariba Sourcing, Contracts, SLP, and Spend Analysis.

You will handle supplier onboarding, RFX design, contract lifecycle management, and spend analytics to drive better negotiations. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in the Source-to-Contract lifecycle, strong procurement acumen, and familiarity with data

Qualifications

• 38 years in SAP Ariba, with focus on Source-to-Contract lifecycle.
• Strong procurement strategy understanding and category management.
• Analytical mindset to clean messy supplier data for a global system.
• Ideally SAP Certified Application Associate SAP Ariba Sourcing.

Responsibilities

• Lead configuration of Ariba Sourcing, Contract Management, and SLP.
• Design and execute RFX templates and bidding events (Dutch, English, Japanese).
• Configure SLP workflows for supplier onboarding and vetting before PO is issued.
• Set up CLM templates, Clause Libraries, and e-signature integrations (DocuSign/Adobe Sign).
• Help the business use Ariba Spend Analysis to classify data and identify savings opportunities.
• Build and maintain complex project templates for sourcing and contracting.

Skills

SAP Ariba

Source-to-Contract lifecycle

Spend Analysis

Procurement strategy

Category management

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.