Job Summary :
We are seeking an experienced SAP Ariba Consultant to lead the configuration, integration, and continuous improvement of SAP Ariba solutions within our SAP S / 4HANA environment. The ideal candidate will have expertise in configuring SAP Ariba solutions, integrating Ariba with SAP S / 4HANA, and ensuring seamless workflow functionality. This role will involve collaboration with business and IT teams to define detailed solutions and drive best practices in procurement and spend management.
Key Responsibilities :
- Configure the SAP Ariba solution suite following SAP best practices and standard Ariba functionality, utilizing workbooks and configuration guidelines.
- Integrate SAP Ariba Buying and Invoicing, Contracts, and Supplier Lifecycle Performance with SAP S / 4HANA to ensure seamless data exchange and process automation.
- Maintain and enhance Ariba workflow and approval rules , aligning them with corporate organizational hierarchy, Ariba requirements, and S / 4HANA design .
- Support the design and refresh of the SAP Ariba Spend Analysis module, optimizing its capabilities to meet evolving business requirements and Category Management needs.
- Lead the design, development, and configuration of SAP Ariba integration with SAP S / 4HANA , ensuring robust and scalable solutions.
- Manage and provide guidance on data conversion, migration, loading, cleansing, extraction, and validation across SAP Ariba modules.
- Support the enhancement of SAP Ariba modules (Sourcing, Contracts, Supplier Lifecycle Performance, and Spend Analysis) by introducing new functionality to improve system usability and efficiency.
- Conduct workshops with business and IT teams to define the To-Be solution design , aligning with SAP best practices and S / 4HANA business processes .
- Participate in all project phases , including planning, change management, communication, testing, training, go-live, and post-go-live support .
- Manage and provide guidance on custom security groups , ensuring appropriate role-based permissions, scalability, and alignment with business needs .
Qualifications & Skills :
5+ years of experience in SAP Ariba configuration and integration with SAP S / 4HANA .Strong knowledge of SAP Ariba modules , including Buying and Invoicing, Contracts, Sourcing, Supplier Lifecycle Performance (SLP), and Spend Analysis .Experience in Ariba workflow and approval rules alignment with organizational hierarchy and business processes.Hands-on experience in SAP Ariba integration methodologies , including CIG (Cloud Integration Gateway) and SAP middleware solutions.Proficiency in data migration, cleansing, extraction, and validation techniques .Ability to conduct workshops and collaborate with stakeholders for requirement gathering and solution design.Strong understanding of SAP S / 4HANA procurement processes .Knowledge of SAP Ariba security roles and custom security groups .Excellent communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills.SAP Ariba certification is a plus.