SAP MM-Ariba Consultant - 6415

We are seeking an experienced Senior SAP MM-Ariba Consultant with strong expertise across the SAP Ariba upstream suite and Ariba Network integration with S/4HANA. The ideal candidate will lead end-to-end implementations focused on Supplier Lifecycle & Performance (SLP), Guided Sourcing, Contracts, Ariba Supplier Risk and Business Network (Order Collaboration), working closely with procurement and IT stakeholders to deliver scalable, integrated source-to-pay solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage SAP Ariba implementations, rollouts and support projects with end-to-end responsibility on the upstream perimeter and Business Network
Gather, analyse and translate procurement business requirements into functional specifications and solution designs
Configure, customize and deploy the following Ariba modules:
SLP (Supplier Lifecycle & Performance): architectural analysis and design, internal/external supplier requests, supplier request authorization workflows, supplier registration, internal and modular registration questionnaires (up to 10), qualification process and qualification questionnaires, miscellaneous processes (231, KYS, ), Ariba SLP–SAP integration
Sourcing: Sourcing migration and Guided Sourcing setup
Contracts: architectural analysis and design, contract requests, contract templates (up to 10), clause library management, authorization workflows, digital signature (DocuSign), Ariba Contract–SAP integration for contract master data generation
Business Network – Order Collaboration: purchase order issuance toward Ariba, order confirmation configuration, advance shipping notice (ASN), service POs, Service Entry Sheet (SES), goods receipt publication
Ariba Supplier Risk: risk category and profile configuration, monitoring setup
Drive end-to-end integration with SAP S/4HANA (MM/Procurement) and coordinate with BTP-based extensions (RPA/AI automations, ATI, performance and reporting layers)
Design and configure approval workflows, questionnaires and master data flows between Ariba and S/4HANA
Conduct workshops with business users and lead solution design, fit-gap analysis and process standardization
Support data migration, cutover planning, UAT, go-live and hypercare activities
Troubleshoot production issues and provide functional support across the Ariba landscape
Produce functional documentation, configuration guides, test scripts and training materials
Promote best practices, compliance and process governance across the source-to-contract and order collaboration streams

Required Skills & Experience:
6+ years of experience in SAP procurement consulting, with significant hands-on delivery on SAP Ariba
Proven hands-on configuration experience on the Ariba upstream suite: SLP, Guided Sourcing and Contracts
Demonstrated experience with Ariba Business Network – Order Collaboration (PO, order confirmation, ASN, SES, GR)
Working knowledge of Ariba Supplier Risk (risk profiles, categories, monitoring)
Solid experience with Ariba S/4HANA integration (CIG / standard integration scenarios, master data and document flows)
Good understanding of the underlying S/4HANA MM processes (purchase requisition, PO, contracts, goods receipt, invoice verification) to ensure end-to-end consistency
Experience configuring questionnaires, workflows and approval rules in SLP and Contracts
Experience integrating digital signature solutions (DocuSign) with Ariba Contracts
Hands-on experience in writing Functional Specifications, UAT, and business user support
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

Good to Have:
Experience with SAP BTP scenarios complementing Ariba: subcontracting, RPA/AI automations, ATI, performance monitoring, reporting frameworks
Exposure to Ariba downstream (Buying, Invoicing) or SAP SRM legacy migrations
Knowledge of Fiori apps and S/4HANA Sourcing & Procurement innovations
Experience in global template rollouts and multi-country deployments
Familiarity with compliance-driven procurement processes (e.g. 231, KYS)
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, IT or related field
SAP Ariba certification (SLP, Sourcing, Contracts or Supplier Risk) preferred
Key Competencies
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to lead design discussions with senior procurement and IT stakeholders
Process-driven mindset with focus on standardization and optimization
Experience working in Agile / Hybrid delivery environments
Excellent documentation and communication skills