SAP Ariba functional consultant(RARR Job 5142)

• Designs and implements procurement solutions using Ariba.

• Translates business needs into system configurations.

• Ensures compliance with industry standards and best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Understand the specific needs and objectives of the business customer.

• Act as a functional expert in procurement-related business processes.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and develop business requirements.

• Define how Ariba applications will support business needs.

• Conduct impact analysis for new or changing business requirements.

• Analyze, determine, and document detailed system requirements.

• Validate that system configurations meet business expectations.

• Build and maintain strong customer relationships to ensure satisfaction.

• Estimate work effort and coordinate design/development activities.

• Proactively resolve issues through effective work planning.

• Mentor team members on business processes and functional areas.

• Provide accurate status updates on deliverables, risks, and issues.

• Promote a strong client service attitude within and across teams.

• Manage expectations of both internal and external stakeholders.

• Support test planning, execution, and review phases.

• Assist with the creation and review of technical cutover deliverables for production.

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of experience with:

  • Ariba Buying & Invoicing (B&I)

  • Guided Buying

  • SAP Ariba Supplier Lifecycle and Performance (SLP)

  • Ariba Sourcing

• Preferred: Experience in the Life Sciences sector.

• Bonus: Familiarity with SAP S/4HANA and Fiori applications.

• Additional beneficial knowledge: SAP ERP and OpenText VIM systems.