SAP Ariba Functional Consultant
NTT DATA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS · Bengaluru · onsite · Posted 62d ago
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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. We are currently seeking a SAP Ariba Consultant to join our team in Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
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.
- 812 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.
- 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.
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.
- Professional procurement certifications (e.g., CIPS, CPSM) are an added advantage.
- 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.
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