Sap Ariba Functional Consultant (Onsite - Dubai)

Role & responsibilities

Certifications (Optional but preferred): 

• SAP Ariba certification (e.g., SAP Ariba Procurement, SAP Ariba Supplier Management, SAP Ariba Sourcing). 
• SAP MM Sourcing & Procurement certification

• 10+ years of experience in SAP Ariba implementation, configuration, and support, with a focus on at least 2-3 Ariba modules (Sourcing, Procurement, Supplier Management, Spend Visibility, etc.). 
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA or SAP ECC integration with Ariba. 
• Proven experience leading large-scale SAP Ariba implementation projects, managing multi-disciplinary teams, and delivering projects to completion. 

Technical Skills: 

• Lead the design, configuration, and implementation of both Upstream and Downstream SAP Ariba modules, including Sourcing, Supplier Management, Contract Management, Spend Visibility, Procure-to-Pay (P2P), Buying & Invoicing, and Invoice Management. 
• Define workflows, system configurations, and process automations to streamline procurement, supplier onboarding, contract management, and invoice processing. 
• Proficient in SAP Ariba Analytics, Business Intelligence (BI) tools, and creating custom reports and dashboards. 
• Experience with SAP PI/PO, SAP Cloud Integration Gateway (CIG), or other middleware technologies for system integration. 
• Experience with end-to-end implementation of SAP Ariba 
• Collaborate with business users to gather business requirements and translate them into functional specifications 
• Develop test strategies, test plans and test scripts. 
• Perform functional testing execution after development completion. 
• Identify and apply continuous improvement processes for operational efficiencies, drive process integration, and standardization 
• Troubleshoot and resolve functional issues related to SAP Ariba module 
• Familiarity with SAP Fiori and SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) is a plus. 
• Familiarity with data migration tools and techniques for migrating from SAP SRM to SAP Ariba 
• Experience in Utility Industry is a plus 
• Proven Expertise in SAP MM and SAP Ariba with extensive experience in Configuring and managing both Modules. Soft Skills: 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively. 
• Strong interpersonal skills, able to work effectively in a team environment. 
• Client-facing experience with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders. 

Preferred candidate profile

Salary will be provided in AED

Accommodation Visa will be taken care