Sr. Business Specialist

Colgate; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive in Mumbai seeks an experienced SAP/Ariba specialist to lead design, deployment and optimization of procurement and inventory processes across global operations. You will drive end-to-end solutions in MM/IM and Ariba, partnering with Supply Chain and Finance for data integrity and compliant, scalable processes.

The role emphasizes Ariba Buying and Ariba SCC integration, supplier collaboration, and robust master data governance across SAP-enabled procurement and inventory

Qualifications

• Experience with SAP MM/IM and Ariba Buying/SCC.
• Strong understanding of MRP planning parameters and SAP integrations.
• Proven ability to optimize procurement-to-payment and supplier collaboration processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end design, configuration, and deployment for SAP MM/IM, Ariba Buying and Ariba SCC.
• Own and optimize Ariba Buying processes (shopping carts, approvals, catalogs) and Ariba SCC collaboration scenarios.
• Architect and optimize MRP planning parameters and policies to drive reliable supply.
• Enable Finance integration for inventory valuation and P2P settlement with clear reconciliation between MM and FI.
• Define and govern master data and interfaces/EDI flows with suppliers; manage integration touchpoints.

Skills

SAP MM/IM

Ariba Buying

Ariba SCC

MRP planning

Supplier collaboration

Data analytics

Tools

EDI/IDoc

APIs

Job description

Established in 1806 as a small soap and candle business in New York City, Colgate-Palmolive is now a truly global company with products sold in over 200 countries and territories under such internationally recognised brand names as Colgate, Palmolive, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sorriso, Kolynos, elmex, Tom's of Maine, Sanex, Ajax, Axion, Soupline, Haci Sakir, Suavitel, PCA SKIN, EltaMD, Filorga and Hello as well as Hill's Science Diet and Hill's Prescription Diet.

Colgate-Palmolive is a leading consumer products company that serves hundreds of millions of consumers worldwide with brands and products across four core businesses – Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition. We are committed to offering products that make lives healthier and more enjoyable, and programmes that enrich communities around the world.

Every day millions of people trust our products to care for themselves and the ones they love. Our goal is to use our technology to create products that will continue to improve the quality of life for our consumers wherever they live.

A career at Colgate-Palmolive is an excellent opportunity if you seek a global experience, constant challenge, and development opportunities in an environment that respects work/life effectiveness.

Relocation Assistance Offered Within Country
Job Number#175263 - Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Who We Are
Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specialising in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name!
Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous— we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.

Brief Introduction – Role Summary / Purpose

This role leads the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of SAP-driven Procurement and Inventory processes with a primary focus on SAP MM/IM, Ariba Buying (Ariba Procure-to-Pay – Buying & Invoicing), and Ariba Supply Chain Collaboration (SCC), as well as integrated MRP planning. The specialist partners with Supply Chain and Finance stakeholders to optimize sourcing, replenishment, consignment/SMI, settlement, and liability reporting, ensuring data integrity, compliance, and operational efficiency. The role requires strong business acumen, rigorous analytical capability, and high learning agility to translate complex requirements into robust, scalable solutions across global operations, with particular emphasis on end‑to‑end Ariba Buying and supplier collaboration via Ariba SCC.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end solution design, configuration, and deployment for SAP MM/IM, Ariba Buying (Buying & Invoicing) and Ariba Supply Chain Collaboration (SCC), covering requisition-to-order, catalog and non‑catalog purchasing, supplier collaboration (PO confirmations, ASN, ship notices), goods receipts, invoice processing, and 2/3‑way matching.

Own and optimize Ariba Buying processes (shopping carts, approvals, guided buying, catalogs, invoice exception handling) and Ariba SCC collaboration scenarios (forecast sharing, PO collaboration, ASN, goods receipt visibility) to improve user experience, compliance, and supplier performance.

Architect and optimize MRP planning parameters and policies (lot sizing, safety stock, lead times, sourcing lists, quota arrangements) to drive reliable supply; design and govern supplier managed inventory (SMI) and consignment processes including stock provisioning, consumption, settlement, and alignment with Ariba SCC collaboration models.

Enable Finance integration for inventory valuation and P2P settlement, including GR/IR clearing, ERS/self‑billing, accruals, tax handling, price/quantity variance controls, and liability reporting with clear reconciliation between MM and FI; ensure Ariba Buying and Ariba SCC transactions post correctly and are fully auditable.

Define and manage master data governance (materials, purchasing info records, source lists, outline agreements, vendor master), integration touchpoints (SD, PP, QM, FI/CO), and interfaces/EDI/IDoc/API flows with suppliers; manage integration between Ariba Buying / Ar