SAP Ariba

Job Description

Primary Skills Lead the configuration and implementation of SAP Ariba, ensuring integration with SAP S/4HANA, SAP MM, and other SAP modules to streamline procurement and sourcing processes. This includes configuring supplier management, procurement contracts, and purchasing processes to meet business requirements. Design, configure, and optimize procurement processes, ensuring smooth supplier onboarding, sourcing events, and purchase order management. Strong knowledge of procurement lifecycle management, from supplier discovery through to procurement contracts and invoice management. Provide expert support during testing, training, and go-live phases. Troubleshoot and resolve issues to ensure smooth functionality, system adoption, and minimal business disruption during the SAP Ariba implementation phases. Collaborate with business users and stakeholders to gather requirements and configure SAP Ariba to meet operational needs. Customize workflows, approval processes, and templates to align with business objectives and ensure procurement compliance. Automate procurement processes in SAP Ariba to increase operational efficiency, reduce manual tasks, and improve data accuracy. This includes automating requisitions, purchase orders, invoice processing, and approvals to streamline procurement workflows. Maintain and update detailed documentation for SAP Ariba configurations, customizations, and process flows. Generate regular reports on procurement metrics such as supplier performance, contract compliance, and procurement cost savings to provide actionable insights to management. Secondary Skills Conduct user training and knowledge transfer to ensure proper adoption of SAP Ariba among procurement teams. Develop custom reports, workflows, and enhancements to meet specific procurement needs and business requirements. Assist in project management activities, including defining timelines, resource allocation, and tracking progress. Stay up-to-date with SAP Ariba updates, new features, and best practices to recommend system optimizations. Participate in supplier audits and ensure SAP Ariba configurations comply with quality and compliance standards.