Job Description

Job Title: SAP Ariba Consultant

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced

SAP Ariba Consultant

to lead the implementation and deployment of

SAP Ariba solutions

as part of a strategic procurement transformation initiative. The ideal candidate will have deep functional and technical expertise across Ariba modules and strong integration knowledge with SAP S/4HANA or ECC. This role requires hands-on configuration, project leadership, and close collaboration with procurement, finance, and IT stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the

end-to-end SAP Ariba implementation

, from requirement gathering through design, configuration, testing, and go-live. Conduct

workshops with business stakeholders

to capture procurement, sourcing, and supplier management requirements. Design and configure one or more

SAP Ariba modules

, including: + Ariba Sourcing + Ariba Contracts
+ Ariba Supplier Lifecycle and Performance (SLP)
+ Ariba Buying and Invoicing (P2P)
+ Ariba Catalog Management
+ Ariba Spend Analysis
+ Ariba Guided Buying
Ensure

seamless integration

between SAP Ariba and

SAP S/4HANA or ECC

(MM, FI, CO) using SAP Cloud Integration Gateway (CIG) or middleware tools. Prepare

functional specifications

, process flow diagrams, test scripts, and training documentation. Lead and coordinate

testing cycles

(Unit, SIT, UAT) and manage issue resolution. Collaborate with

cross-functional teams

- procurement, finance, IT, and suppliers - to align Ariba solutions with business goals. Manage

data migration, supplier enablement, and catalog setup

. Provide

post-go-live support

, user training, and stabilization assistance. Stay current with

SAP Ariba innovations and best practices

, advising business on optimization opportunities. Support

project governance

, ensuring timely deliverables aligned with SAP Activate methodology or Agile frameworks.

Required Skills and Experience

8-12 years of experience in

Procure-to-Pay (P2P)

,

Source-to-Contract (S2C)

, or

Supplier Management

domains. Minimum

2 end-to-end SAP Ariba implementations

, preferably in a lead role. Hands-on experience with at least

two or more Ariba modules

(e.g., Buying & Invoicing, Sourcing, Contracts, or SLP). Strong understanding of

integration between SAP Ariba and SAP ERP/S/4HANA

using

CIG or PI/PO

. In-depth knowledge of

procurement processes

, supplier management, and compliance frameworks. Proven ability to

design and optimize business processes

using SAP Ariba functionalities. Familiarity with

SAP Activate methodology

and project lifecycle management. Strong communication, stakeholder management, and documentation skills. Experience leading

cross-functional and global teams

.

Preferred Qualifications

SAP Ariba Certification(s)

in one or more modules. Experience with

multi-country deployments

or

global rollouts

. Exposure to

SAP S/4HANA Procurement

,

Central Procurement

, or

Fieldglass

. Understanding of

supplier onboarding

,

catalog content management

, and

network integration

. Experience with

Spend Analysis

and

Reporting dashboards

.

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field. Professional procurement certifications (e.g., CIPS, CPSM) are an added advantage.

Soft Skills

Strong leadership and team management capabilities. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Effective communication and stakeholder engagement abilities. Ability to translate business requirements into practical system solutions. * Proactive, collaborative, and results-oriented mindset.