Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the primary functional point of contact between business users and technical/Ariba implementation teams.

• Gather, analyze, and document business requirements and translate them into functional specifications.

• Drive and manage Ariba enhancement requests, change requests, and functional improvements.

• Provide functional expertise and configuration support for:

  • Ariba SLP (Supplier Lifecycle & Performance)

  • Ariba Sourcing

  • Ariba Contract Management

  • Ariba Catalogs (Hosted & PunchOut)

• Coordinate with technical teams for integrations, customizations, and issue resolution.

• Ensure smooth SAP MM integration with Ariba, including:

  • Master data integration (vendors, materials, GL, cost centers)

  • Procurement processes (PR, PO, GR, Invoicing)

  • IDoc/CIG integration flows

• Support UAT, defect triage, and go-live activities.

• Create functional documentation, process flows, and user guides.

• Work closely with business stakeholders to ensure solution alignment with procurement and sourcing processes.

• Provide guidance on best practices and continuous improvement.

Job Information

Qualification

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 5+ years of hands-on experience as an Ariba Functional Consultant.

• Strong functional knowledge of:

  • Ariba SLP

  • Ariba Sourcing

  • Ariba Contracting

  • Ariba Catalogs (Hosted & PunchOut)

• Solid understanding of SAP MM integration with Ariba.

• Experience working with Ariba CIG.

• Strong business analysis and stakeholder management skills.

• Ability to drive discussions, workshops, and requirement-gathering sessions.

• Experience in enhancement projects and post-implementation support.

• Excellent communication and coordination skills.