SAP Ariba Upstream Consultant

Position: SAP Ariba Upstream Consultant

Experience: 5+ years

Client Working Days: - Sunday to Thursday

JOB DESCRIPTION:

We are seeking an experienced SAP Ariba Upstream Support Consultant specializing in Sourcing, Contracting, and Supplier Lifecycle & Performance (SLP) modules. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in supporting Ariba Upstream solutions and demonstrated experience of collaborating with SAP teams in an integrated environment. Experience in at least one end-to-end Ariba implementation is required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide functional support and maintenance for SAP Ariba Upstream modules (Sourcing, Contracting, SLP).
• Troubleshoot and resolve day-to-day issues in Ariba Upstream workflows (RFX, Contracts, Supplier Registration & Qualification).
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, procurement teams, and SAP support teams to resolve incidents and service requests.
• Support integration and data flow between Ariba Upstream and SAP S/4HANA system.
• Assist users with Ariba functionality, process flows, and issue resolution through incident management.
• Monitor Ariba platform performance and coordinate with SAP Ariba Support (OSS) to resolve complex issues.
• Participate in system upgrades, testing, and deployment of enhancements or patches in the Ariba environment.
• Document support procedures, functional specifications, troubleshooting steps, and user guides.
• Identify and recommend process improvements or system optimizations within Ariba Upstream modules.
• Required Qualifications & Experience:
• Minimum 5+ years of hands-on experience in SAP Ariba Upstream modules (Sourcing, Contracting, SLP).
• Must have participated in at least 1 full end-to-end Ariba implementation.
• Strong understanding of Sourcing, Contract Management, and Supplier Lifecycle & Performance business processes.
• Experience supporting and maintaining Ariba integrated with SAP S/4HANA.
• Familiarity with Ariba upstream configuration and system administration tasks.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills related to supplier management, sourcing events, and contracting workflows.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for working with both business and technical teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Ariba integration via CIG (Cloud Integration Gateway) or other middleware.
• SAP Ariba certification (preferred but not mandatory).
• Exposure to SAP S/4HANA environments.
• Familiarity with Supplier Risk, Ariba Analytics, or related Ariba modules is an advantage.

Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work independently in a support-driven environment Proactive, customer-focused mindset with attention to detail.