Technical Specialist

HCL Technologies Limited; Lucknow; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 7,500,000; Full time

Job summary

HCL Technologies Limited is seeking a senior SAP Ariba Sourcing leader to drive global sourcing strategy and lead a team of procurement professionals. You will oversee Ariba Sourcing, Contracts, and SRM, aligning with IT for system upgrades and master data governance.

Responsibilities include delivering executive-level procurement analytics, driving savings, and ensuring governance across the Ariba platform. A strong background in SAP Ariba and S/4HANA integration is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and MBA preferred.
• 10–15+ years in procurement or supply chain with 5+ years in leadership.
• Deep SAP Ariba Upstream knowledge and ERP/S4HANA integration experience.
• Strong contract negotiations, change management, and cross-functional leadership.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: define global sourcing strategies and governance.
• Team Management: mentor a team of sourcing specialists and buyers.
• Platform Ownership: optimize Ariba Sourcing, Guided Sourcing, and Contracts.
• SRM: lead supplier negotiations and risk mitigation.
• Governance: coordinate system upgrades and data governance.
• Executive Reporting: deliver procurement analytics and savings metrics.

Skills

Strategic Leadership

Team Management

Vendor Negotiation

Cross-functional Leadership

Contract Negotiation

Financial Acumen

SAP Ariba Knowledge

S/4HANA Integration

Stakeholder Management

Analytics & Reporting

Education

Bachelor's in Supply Chain/Business/IT

MBA / Master's degree

Tools

SAP Ariba Upstream

Sourcing

Contracts

Supplier Lifecycle and Performance

SAP ERP / S4HANA

Job description

An SAP Ariba Sourcing acts as a strategic leader, overseeing the end-to-end digital procurement process, managing the sourcing team, and maximizing the value of the SAP Ariba platform across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership: Define global sourcing strategies, category management goals, and governance policies within the SAP Ariba environment.

Team Management: Direct and mentor a team of sourcing specialists, buyers, and technical analysts to execute procurement projects efficiently.

Platform Ownership: Oversee the optimization of SAP Ariba Sourcing, Guided Sourcing, and Contract Management modules.

Supplier Relationship Management (SRM): Lead high-stakes vendor negotiations, evaluate strategic supplier performance, and mitigate supply chain risks.

System Roadmap & Governance: Partner with IT to plan Ariba system upgrades, cloud integration (CIG/Managed Gateway), and master data governance.

Executive Reporting: Deliver regular procurement analytics, savings reports, and compliance metrics to executive leadership.

Skill Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or IT; an MBA or master's degree is highly preferred.

Experience: 10 to 15+ years in procurement or supply chain management, with at least 5+ years in a leadership or managerial role.

Technical Expertise: Deep functional knowledge of SAP Ariba Upstream modules (Sourcing, Contracts, Supplier Lifecycle and Performance) and SAP ERP/S4HANA integration.

Core Competencies: Proven track record of contract negotiation, change management, financial acumen, and cross-functional leadership.

Credentials: Certified SAP Application Associate (Ariba Sourcing/Contracts) or CPSM/CIPS designations are a strong asset.

At HCLTech, you'll supercharge your potential. You'll find your career. And you'll find your spark. All at a place that knows that helping its customers stay on top starts by putting its people first.

HCLTech is a global technology company, home to more than 223,000 people across 60 countries, delivering industry-leading capabilities centered around digital, engineering, cloud and AI, powered by a broad portfolio of technology services and products. We work with clients across all major verticals, providing industry solutions for Financial Services, Manufacturing, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Technology and Services, Telecom and Media, Retail and CPG, and Public Services. Consolidated revenues as of 12 months ending June 2026totaled $14.8billion.