Senior Analyst - Contract & Catalogue Management

Metromakro; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Metromakro is seeking a Senior Specialist for Contract & Catalogue Management to lead SAP Ariba-based contract and catalogue administration across multiple countries. You will validate data, ensure adherence to global templates, and act as the Ariba SME for the team.

You will configure contracts/catalogues in line with LUCA standards, review peer work, and liaise with country stakeholders to secure approvals, while continuously improving processes and documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, IT or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in procurement operations or indirect procurement with SAP Ariba focus.
• Hands-on experience with SAP Ariba contract management and/or catalogue configuration.
• Fluency in English.

Responsibilities

• Receive and validate contract and catalogue requests via shared inbox and tracker.
• Create and configure contracts and catalogues in SAP Ariba per global templates and LUCA programme standards.
• Perform data validation checks on incoming requests—identifying missing fields, inconsistencies or non-compliant data before processing.
• Manage the contract and catalogue request tracker daily; update status, blockers and communicate with country teams.
• Act as peer reviewer for Specialist-level work, ensuring quality and first-time-right accuracy.
• Serve as Ariba subject matter expert—advising on configuration options, limitations and best practices.
• Liaise with country stakeholders to resolve data queries and obtain approvals.
• Identify recurring data errors or process gaps and propose fixes (forms, checklists).
• Develop and maintain process documentation and SOPs.

Skills

Ariba expert

Attention to detail

Multitasking

English communication

SOPs and templates

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, IT or related field

Tools

SAP Ariba

SAP S/4HANA

SAP MM

Job description

As Senior Specialist for Contract & Catalogue Management, you will be responsible for creating and maintaining contracts and catalogues in SAP Ariba on behalf of all METRO countries, validating country-submitted data, ensuring compliance with global configuration standards, and peer-reviewing work as additional specialists join. You will be the Ariba subject matter expert for the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive and validate contract and catalogue requests submitted by country Procurement teams via the shared inbox and tracker
• Create and configure contracts and catalogues in SAP Ariba in line with global templates and LUCA programme standards
• Perform data validation checks on all incoming requests - identifying missing fields, inconsistencies or non-compliant data before processing
• Manage the contract and catalogue request tracker on a daily basis, updating status, flagging blockers and communicating with country teams
• Act as peer reviewer for Specialist-level work, ensuring quality and first-time-right accuracy
• Serve as Ariba subject matter expert - advising the Team Lead and country teams on configuration options, limitations and best practices
• Liaise directly with country stakeholders to resolve data queries and obtain approvals

Continuous Improvement:

• Identify recurring data errors or process gaps and propose structural fixes (e.g. request form improvements, quality gate checklists)
• Support the development and maintenance of process documentation and standard operating procedures
• Contribute to post-peak capacity planning and potential redeployment planning from Q1 2027

Skills & Competencies:

• Expert-level knowledge of SAP Ariba - specifically contract module, catalogue management and Guided Buying configuration
• High attention to detail and strong data accuracy discipline - first-time-right mindset is essential
• Ability to manage multiple requests in parallel, prioritise effectively and meet SLA targets
• Clear and professional communication in English, with experience working with cross-cultural stakeholders
• Structured working style - able to set up trackers, templates and SOPs from scratch
• Proactive problem-solver - flags issues early rather than waiting for escalation
• Ability to train and support junior team members

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, IT or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in procurement operations or indirect procurement, with a strong focus on SAP Ariba
• Hands-on experience with SAP Ariba contract management and/or catalogue configuration - mandatory
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA or SAP MM is a plus
• Experience in a shared services, GCC or multi-country environment is preferred
• Fluency in English is required