About the role

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and certified SAP Ariba Consultant to join our team in Bangalore. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in both SAP Ariba Upstream and Downstream processes, with strong expertise in procurement transformation, supplier lifecycle management, sourcing, contracting, buying, and invoicing solutions.

SAP Ariba Certification is Mandatory.

Key Responsibilities

Upstream Modules

Configure and support SAP Ariba Sourcing, Contracts, Supplier Lifecycle & Performance (SLP), and Supplier Risk solutions.
Manage sourcing events, supplier onboarding, qualification, and performance evaluation processes.
Gather business requirements and translate them into functional specifications.
Conduct workshops and provide business process consulting to stakeholders.

Downstream Modules

Implement and support SAP Ariba Buying & Invoicing, Procurement Operations, Catalog Management, and Guided Buying.
Configure procurement workflows, approval processes, purchasing policies, and supplier enablement.
Support invoice processing, procurement compliance, and spend visibility initiatives.

Integration & Support

Work on SAP Ariba integrations with SAP ECC/S4HANA using CIG (Cloud Integration Gateway).
Participate in system design, testing, deployment, and post-go-live support activities.
Collaborate with business users, technical teams, and third-party vendors to resolve issues and optimize processes.
Prepare functional documentation, test scripts, and training materials.

Required Skills & Qualifications

3–8 years of experience in SAP Ariba implementation and support projects.
Mandatory SAP Ariba Certification.
Strong experience in both Upstream and Downstream Ariba modules.
Experience with SAP Ariba Buying & Invoicing, Sourcing, Contracts, SLP, and Guided Buying.
Knowledge of SAP ECC/S4HANA integration using CIG.
Strong understanding of Procure-to-Pay (P2P) and Source-to-Contract (S2C) processes.
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
Experience in requirement gathering, solution design, testing, and user training.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in global implementation projects.
Exposure to procurement transformation initiatives.
Knowledge of SAP Business Network and supplier enablement processes.