SAP SRM / Ariba Consultant

**Job Responsibilities :

SAP Ariba Implementation :**

• Proven track record of independently driving global implementations of SAP Ariba, including Downstream, Upstream, Ariba Guided Buying (AGB), Supplier Lifecycle and Performance Management (SLP/SM), Integration (APIs, web services), Commerce Automation, Reporting, Supplier Collaboration (SCC), and other administration-related activities.

Subject Matter Expertise :

• Served as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in end-to-end software global development and implementation projects, specifically within SAP SRM 7.2 and above.

SAP Supplier Network Collaboration (SNC) :

• In-depth experience with end-to-end implementation and process knowledge of SAP SNC 7.2 and above.

SAP Fieldglass :

• Comprehensive experience with the end-to-end implementation, integration, and process knowledge of SAP Fieldglass.

Additional Systems Knowledge :

• Experience with end-to-end process knowledge of GSRS, SMRS, and Tymetrix.

Requirement Gathering :

• Translate business requirements into user stories and Functional Requirement Specifications (FRS) in line with approved IT Architecture.

Process Efficiency :

• Provide feedback on the efficiency and effectiveness of business processes.

• Collaborate with business stakeholders, IT Business Partners, Architects, and Tech Leads to refine and elaborate on requirements.

End-to-End Solution Support :

• Understand how IT solutions support business processes end-to-end (E2E).

• Leverage process and IT landscape expertise across sectors, business groups (BG), markets, or functions.

User Story Development :

• Develop user stories and wireframes (covering both functional and system operational requirements), maintain the product backlog, and work closely with clients to resolve ambiguities.

User Acceptance Testing (UAT) :

• Validate solutions against business requirements before UAT and ensure that the solution meets the necessary criteria.

• Validate test plans, functional test cases, and sign-off acceptance of the product.

Issue Escalation :

• Promptly escalate issues affecting product delivery and quality that are beyond the scope of influence.

Quality and Compliance :

• Ensure compliance with software quality standards, including regulatory and compliance aspects of the solution.

Operational Support :

• Provide third-line support to ensure seamless business operations when necessary.

Business Process Optimization :

• Identify opportunities for process re-engineering using new IT technologies and industry best practices.

Team Management :

• Manage ITGS, ITD DevOps, and new project teams.

• Prepare solution designs based on project requirements and align with PEPF processes and guidelines.

• Conduct analysis, risk assessment, and IT process redesign.

Stakeholder Support :

• Support the IT Platform Solution Manager and other stakeholders with new project preparation, estimations, and SOW reviews.

Use Case Design :

• Responsible for designing use cases and defining acceptance criteria. Drive business process harmonization.

Testing :

• Lead UAT and test the functionality of implemented solutions.

Technical Knowledge and Skills Required :

• Proficiency in SAP Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) and SAP Ariba platforms.

Soft Skills Required :

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

• Experience in business/client-facing roles.

• Highly driven, energetic, flexible, and resourceful with the ability to multitask.

• Clear thought process and vision with the ability to ideate and offer solutions.

• Adherence to timelines while maintaining quality standards.

• Hands-on and detail-oriented, capable of coordinating across different geographies and with various stakeholders.

• Ability to manage multiple functions simultaneously.

Work Experience :

• Strong experience in Ariba modules, specifically Guided Buying and Procure-to-Order (P2O).

• Experience in Ariba activities including approval processes, master data setup, ITK, policies, forms, supplier management loads, migration of master data, API integration, other administration-related tasks, and cutover activities. Familiarity with soft and hard freezes.

• Experience in both greenfield and brownfield Ariba implementations specific to market needs.

• Extensive experience with SAP SRM, including classic and stand-alone scenarios, self-service, service, and plan-driven processes.

• Hands-on experience with SRM organizational structure setup, master data management, approval processes, custom Z programs, and tables. Proficient in IDoc and XML monitoring.

• Completed one or two Ariba P2P implementations and SAP SRM 7.0 implementations.

• Basic ABAP debugging skills to identify and resolve problems.

Academics :

• Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in a related field.