Senior Consultant - SAP-Spend Management

Bristlecone, Ltd.; Pune District; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Bristlecone invites a Senior Consultant for SAP Spend Management to join our India practice in Pune. You will lead end-to-end SAP Spend Management initiatives, optimize procurement processes, and drive value for clients using Ariba, S/4HANA and Fieldglass.

The role demands a formal background in CS/IT, 8+ years in SAP Spend Management consulting, strong PM and client-facing skills, and a track record of successful deployments. Travel as required is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or related field.
• 8+ years SAP Spend Management consulting experience.
• Strong PM and client-facing skills.
• Proven track record in SAP Spend Management projects.
• Deep understanding of procurement and supplier management.
• Experience training and mentoring juniors.
• Proficiency in SAP configuration.
• Analytical mindset with problem-solving abilities.
• Willingness to travel for client engagements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage SAP Spend Management projects from start to finish.
• Analyze client requirements and propose tailored SAP solutions.
• Implement and configure SAP Ariba, S/4HANA, and Fieldglass.
• Train and mentor junior team members on Spend Management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate SAP solutions.
• Provide post-implementation support and ensure smooth operations.
• Stay updated with latest SAP Spend Management features.
• Document project plans and communicate with stakeholders.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and provide team feedback.
• Ensure data security and regulatory compliance.

Skills

SAP Spend Management

Project management

Client communication

Mentoring

Analytical thinking

Travel readiness

SAP Ariba

S/4HANA

Fieldglass

SAP configuration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Information Technology / related field

Tools

SAP

SAP Ariba

S/4HANA

Fieldglass

Job description

Senior Consultant - SAP-Spend Management

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in SAP Spend Management consulting, with a focus on SAP Ariba, S/4HANA, and Fieldglass.
• Strong project management skills and experience leading complex SAP implementations.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills, with the ability to build strong relationships.
• Proven track record of successful SAP Spend Management projects.
• Deep understanding of procurement processes and supplier management.
• Experience in training and mentoring junior consultants.
• Proficiency in SAP configuration and customization.
• Analytical mindset with problem-solving abilities.
• Willingness to travel as required for client engagements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage SAP Spend Management projects, ensuring timely delivery and client satisfaction.
• Analyze and understand client requirements, offering tailored SAP solutions.
• Implement and configure SAP Ariba, S/4HANA, and Fieldglass to meet organizational needs.
• Train and mentor junior team members on SAP Spend Management processes and best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate SAP solutions with existing systems.
• Provide post-implementation support and ensure smooth operations.
• Stay updated with the latest SAP Spend Management features and industry trends.
• Document and maintain project plans, ensuring clear communication with stakeholders.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and provide feedback to the team.
• Ensure data security and compliance with relevant regulations.

Job Description

The Senior Consultant will play a vital role in driving the successful implementation and support of SAP Spend Management solutions across the organization. They will work closely with stakeholders to optimize procurement processes, improve supplier collaboration, and enhance spend visibility. By leveraging SAP's powerful tools, the consultant will streamline sourcing, contracting, and purchasing activities, ensuring efficient and effective supplier management.

About Us

ABOUT US:

Bristlecone is the leading provider of AI-powered application transformation services for the connected supply chain. We empower our customers with speed, visibility, automation, and resiliency – to thrive on change.

Our transformative solutions in Digital Logistics, Cognitive Manufacturing, Autonomous Planning, Smart Procurement and Digitalization are positioned around key industry pillars and delivered through a comprehensive portfolio of services spanning digital strategy, design and build, and implementation across a range of technology platforms.

Bristlecone is ranked among the top ten leaders in supply chain services by Gartner. We are headquartered in San Jose, California, with locations across North America, Europe and Asia, and over 2,500 consultants. Bristlecone is part of the $19.4 billion Mahindra Group.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

Bristlecone is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status .

INFORMATION SECURITY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Understand and adhere to Information Security policies, guidelines and procedure, practice them for protection of organizational data and Information System.
• Take part in information security training and act while handling information.
• Report all suspected security and policy breach to InfoSec team or appropriate authority (CISO).
• Understand and adhere to the additional information security responsibilities as part of the assigned job role.