Sap Ariba Consultant

Job Description

Role & resp Key Responsibilities: Collaborate with business stakeholders, functional teams, and SAP Ariba technical teams to understand requirements and deliver appropriate testing solutions. Lead and execute functional and regression testing for SAP Ariba Buyer modules. Create and maintain detailed test plans, test scripts, and test cases based on business requirements and functional specifications. Conduct unit testing, integration testing, system testing, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for Ariba Buyer functionalities. Identify, track, and resolve defects and issues, ensuring they are documented and appropriately communicated to development teams. Perform data validation and reconciliation to ensure consistency across systems. Work with SAP Ariba integration tools and perform end-to-end testing of procurement processes like requisitioning, sourcing, purchase orders, and supplier management. Perform testing for various workflows, including purchase order approvals, supplier onboarding, and catalog management. Ensure compliance with SAP best practices and recommend process improvements. Provide training and support to business users during UAT and post-production testing. Analyze and report testing results and progress to project stakeholders. Skills & Qualifications: Experience: 5+ years of hands-on experience with SAP Ariba Buyer, including extensive testing experience. Technical Skills: Knowledge of Ariba Buyer configurations, system integrations, and SAP procurement processes. Testing Tools: Experience with test management tools (e.g., HP ALM, JIRA) and automated testing tools. Testing Expertise: Proficient in creating test scripts, test plans, and test case documentation; knowledge of manual and automated testing methodologies. Knowledge of Procurement: Deep understanding of procurement processes, requisitioning, purchasing, supplier management, sourcing, and catalog management within SAP Ariba. Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills for clear documentation and coordination with stakeholders. Problem-Solving: Ability to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve issues efficiently. Certifications: SAP Ariba certification or relevant SAP certification preferred. Preferred Skills: Experience with SAP Ariba Sourcing, Supplier Management, and Contract Management. Familiarity with SAP ERP systems and integration with Ariba. Knowledge of Agile testing methodologies and Scrum processes. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously. onsibilities Preferred candidate profile