SAP Ariba Guided Buying Expert

Edvwerke; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an SAP Ariba Guided Buying Expert with extensive experience in configuration and support. The role involves daily system support, user training, and ensuring seamless integration with ERP systems. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills and a user-centric mindset to enhance system usability and adoption.

Benefits

Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses

Opportunities for professional development and advancement

Dynamic and collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years experience in SAP Ariba with focus on Guided Buying.
• Experience in training and mentoring team members.
• Proven ability to resolve complex issues and provide support.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on support for SAP Ariba Guided Buying.
• Train and mentor colleagues on Guided Buying features.
• Collaborate with procurement and IT to align business processes.

Skills

SAP Ariba

Change Management

Process Optimization

Stakeholder Collaboration

Training

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Information Systems

Job description

EDV Werke is looking for an SAP Ariba Guided Buying Expert

Form of cooperation:B2B Contract

Working Model: on- site, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Requirements:

• Educational Background: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Information Systems, or a related discipline.
• Professional Experience: Minimum 8 years of experience in SAP Ariba, including at least 3 years specifically focused on Guided Buying configuration, deployment, and support in enterprise environments.
• Ariba Expertise: In-depth hands-on experience with SAP Ariba modules, especially Guided Buying, as well as familiarity with associated modules such as Procurement, Sourcing, Contracts, and Supplier Management.
• Process Knowledge: Strong understanding of indirect procurement processes, including requisitioning, catalog management, approvals, supplier enablement, and integration points between Ariba and ERP systems (e.g., SAP ECC/S4HANA).
• Configuration Skills: Proven ability to configure and optimize SAP Ariba Guided Buying tiles, approval workflows, compliance rules, and user interface personalization to enhance usability and adoption.
• Change & Adoption Experience: Experience driving Guided Buying adoption across business units, including end-user enablement, change management, and process alignment.
• Integration Knowledge: Understanding of Ariba integration techniques and tools (CIG, middleware, APIs) for seamless data flow with back-end ERP systems.
• Support & Troubleshooting: Ability to provide expert-level support, resolve complex issues, and identify root causes in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Project Delivery: Track record of successfully delivering Guided Buying projects or rollouts in global, matrixed organizations, including requirements gathering, configuration, testing, go-live, and hypercare.
• Training & Documentation: Experience creating training materials, user documentation, and delivering workshops to business stakeholders and procurement teams.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Proven ability to collaborate with IT, procurement, finance, compliance, and external suppliers to ensure system alignment with business goals.
• Governance & Compliance: Understanding of procurement policies, compliance frameworks, and how Guided Buying can be configured to enforce procurement controls and reduce maverick spend.
• Soft Skills: Strong communication skills, attention to detail, user-centric mindset, and ability to translate business requirements into system design.
• Preferred Qualifications: SAP Ariba certification or equivalent credentials. Experience in industries such as manufacturing, construction, or industrial materials is an advantage.

Responsibilities:

• Daily System Support: Provide hands-on support for SAP Ariba Guided Buying, resolving operational issues and ensuring smooth day-to-day usage across the procurement function.

• User Enablement & Training: Train and mentor three colleagues located in New Delhi and Kuala Lumpur, focusing on efficient and correct use of Guided Buying features, processes, and best practices.

• Configuration of Vendors & Catalogs: Set up and configure new suppliers in the Guided Buying environment, including catalog enablement, vendor integration, and compliance rule mapping.

• System Optimization: Identify and implement improvements in the Guided Buying interface, search functionality, approval flows, and compliance structures to enhance user experience and operational efficiency.

• Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate with procurement, finance, IT, and supplier enablement teams to ensure alignment of Guided Buying processes with business needs and strategic sourcing policies.

• Vendor Onboarding: Manage the technical and functional onboarding of new suppliers to the Ariba platform, ensuring catalog accuracy, contract linkage, and successful integration.

• Catalog Management: Maintain and update vendor catalogs, tiles, forms, and user interface settings in Guided Buying to reflect current offerings and procurement guidelines.

• Integration Oversight: Ensure seamless integration of Guided Buying with backend ERP systems (e.g., SAP ECC/S/4HANA), resolving mapping issues and supporting the data exchange workflow.
• Governance & Compliance Support: Configure and enforce procurement policies, approval workflows, and business rules within Guided Buying to ensure process compliance and minimize maverick spend.
• Issue Resolution & Escalation: Act as the functional point of contact for system issues, escalations, and defect resolution in collaboration with IT and Ariba support.
• Documentation & Knowledge Transfer: Develop process documentation, user manuals, and training materials to support broader adoption and knowledge retention within the team.
• Change Management Participation: Support change management efforts by advising on Guided Buying changes, assessing business impact, and coordinating with stakeholders during releases.
• Reporting & Feedback Loop: Gather user feedback, analyze usage patterns, and generate reports to identify adoption challenges, process gaps, and opportunities for Guided Buying enhancement.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses.
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement.
• Dynamic and collaborative work environment