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Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced SAP Business Network (Ariba) Consultant to support and enhance procurement, supplier collaboration, and invoicing processes within an SAP S/4HANA environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in SAP Ariba Supply Chain Collaboration (SCC), Buying & Invoicing, SAP MM, and SAP CIG (Cloud Integration Gateway) integrations.

This role requires hands-on experience in SAP Ariba implementations, business process design, system configuration, integration, testing, and post-production support while working closely with business stakeholders, suppliers, and technical teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Gather, analyze, and document business requirements related to procurement, supplier collaboration, sourcing, and invoicing processes.
• Lead the configuration and implementation of SAP Ariba Supply Chain Collaboration (SCC) and Buying & Invoicing modules.
• Design, configure, and support Procure-to-Pay (P2P) and Source-to-Contract (S2C) business processes.
• Configure and maintain supplier collaboration processes including purchase order collaboration, forecast collaboration, inventory visibility, and supplier communication.
• Integrate SAP Ariba solutions with SAP S/4HANA using SAP Cloud Integration Gateway (CIG).
• Perform CIG mapping, configuration, testing, and troubleshooting activities.
• Configure supplier enablement, catalogs, approval workflows, invoice automation, and procurement controls.
• Support master data integration and transactional data flows between Ariba and SAP S/4HANA.
• Prepare functional specifications, business process documents, configuration documents, and integration requirements.
• Collaborate with ABAP developers, middleware teams, and technical architects on custom developments and enhancements.
• Execute and support System Integration Testing (SIT), User Acceptance Testing (UAT), cutover planning, deployment, and hypercare activities.
• Troubleshoot and resolve functional, configuration, and integration-related issues.
• Provide production support and continuous improvement recommendations for procurement and supplier management processes.
• Work closely with business users, suppliers, project managers, and cross-functional teams to optimize procurement operations and drive adoption of SAP Business Network capabilities.

Required Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of SAP consulting experience with strong expertise in SAP Ariba SCC and SAP MM.
• Hands-on experience with SAP Ariba Supply Chain Collaboration (SCC) and Buying & Invoicing modules.
• Experience with at least 3–4 full lifecycle SAP Ariba implementation projects.
• Strong knowledge of:
• SAP Business Network (Ariba)
• Supply Chain Collaboration (SCC)
• Buying & Invoicing
• Procure-to-Pay (P2P)
• Source-to-Contract (S2C)
• Supplier Enablement
• Catalog Management
• Invoice Automation
• Experience integrating SAP Ariba with SAP S/4HANA using SAP Cloud Integration Gateway (CIG).
• Strong understanding of SAP MM procurement processes and master data structures.
• Experience preparing functional specifications and supporting technical development teams.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proven client-facing consulting experience and ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• SAP Ariba Supply Chain Collaboration (SCC) Certification.
• SAP S/4HANA Materials Management (MM) Certification.
• Experience with SAP Business Network supplier collaboration initiatives.
• Prior experience in large-scale enterprise procurement transformation programs.