SAP Ariba Functional at NTT DATA

Bengaluru, karnataka, India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

29 Nov, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

SAP Ariba, Procure-to-Pay, Source-to-Contract, Supplier Management, Integration, Data Migration, Testing, Stakeholder Management, Business Process Design, SAP S/4HANA, Project Governance, Communication, Leadership, Analytical Skills, Problem-Solving, Training

Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

Description

Lead the end-to-end SAP Ariba implementation, from requirement gathering through design, configuration, testing, and go-live. Conduct workshops with business stakeholders to capture procurement, sourcing, and supplier management requirements. Design and configure one or more SAP Ariba modules, including: Ariba Sourcing Ariba Contracts Ariba Supplier Lifecycle and Performance (SLP) Ariba Buying and Invoicing (P2P) Ariba Catalog Management Ariba Spend Analysis Ariba Guided Buying Ensure seamless integration between SAP Ariba and SAP S/4HANA or ECC (MM, FI, CO) using SAP Cloud Integration Gateway (CIG) or middleware tools. Prepare functional specifications, process flow diagrams, test scripts, and training documentation. Lead and coordinate testing cycles (Unit, SIT, UAT) and manage issue resolution. Collaborate with cross-functional teams — procurement, finance, IT, and suppliers — to align Ariba solutions with business goals. Manage data migration, supplier enablement, and catalog setup. Provide post-go-live support, user training, and stabilization assistance. Stay current with SAP Ariba innovations and best practices, advising business on optimization opportunities. Support project governance, ensuring timely deliverables aligned with SAP Activate methodology or Agile frameworks. 8-12 years of experience in Procure-to-Pay (P2P), Source-to-Contract (S2C), or Supplier Management domains. Minimum 2 end-to-end SAP Ariba implementations, preferably in a lead role. Hands-on experience with at least two or more Ariba modules (e.g., Buying & Invoicing, Sourcing, Contracts, or SLP). Strong understanding of integration between SAP Ariba and SAP ERP/S/4HANA using CIG or PI/PO. In-depth knowledge of procurement processes, supplier management, and compliance frameworks. Proven ability to design and optimize business processes using SAP Ariba functionalities. Familiarity with SAP Activate methodology and project lifecycle management. Strong communication, stakeholder management, and documentation skills. Experience leading cross-functional and global teams. SAP Ariba Certification(s) in one or more modules. Experience with multi-country deployments or global rollouts. Exposure to SAP S/4HANA Procurement, Central Procurement, or Fieldglass. Understanding of supplier onboarding, catalog content management, and network integration. Experience with Spend Analysis and Reporting dashboards. Bachelor's or Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field. Professional procurement certifications (e.g., CIPS, CPSM) are an added advantage. Strong leadership and team management capabilities. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Effective communication and stakeholder engagement abilities. Ability to translate business requirements into practical system solutions. Proactive, collaborative, and results-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end SAP Ariba implementation, including requirement gathering, design, configuration, testing, and go-live. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align Ariba solutions with business goals and provide post-go-live support.