As part of Deutsche Bank group, DWS aims to strategically transform itself via Project Lighthouse as a hybrid Asset Management operating platform; an ambitious project that delivers Procurement functionalities on DB and DWS SAP applications platform.

The role offers a unique opportunity to be part of a high performing SAP Ariba Procurement transformation team implementing a strategic future state technology landscape for DWS Corporate Functions in Finance & Procurement areas.

SAP Ariba Consultant is responsible for SAP Ariba Upstream (SLP, Sourcing, Contracts) configurations and overall landscape (incl SLP, Sourcing, Contract, Guided Buying, CIG, interfaces for SAP Ariba supplier Network, S/4 Hana, SAP VIM, TPRM and other application solutions) support activities. The consultant must have 8+ years of relevant SAP Ariba experience. Candidate/Applicant should be able to translate Business requirements into system specific functional & data specifications, which serve as the basis for technical solutions. Candidate/Applicant will work as an individual contributor for the lighthouse project activities and will also guide associates in the SAP Ariba support activities. This role serves as a specialist providing functional consulting support via Solution options, design, working on SAP Ariba configurations, handling system administrator role, working on Incidents, Service Requests and Jira change, create SAP Service requests and coordinate with SAP support for Service requests and any enhancements needed in SAP Ariba environment.

Your key responsibilities

Providing SAP Ariba functional consulting support to Business and transforming Business Requirement into SAP Ariba system solutions
Provide solution options, work on design, SAP Ariba configurations, testing, cutover and implementation using Agile/Hybrid Agile methodology.
Handle system administrator role, working on Incidents, Service Requests and Jira changes
Create SAP Service requests and coordinate with SAP support for Service requests and any enhancements needed in SAP Ariba environment.
Develop a good understanding of the activities required to execute production management functions.
Support the resolution of incidents and problems within the team. Assist with the resolution of complex incidents. Ensure that the right problem-solving techniques and processes are applied
Participate in regular meetings with stakeholders, prepare and document meetings, track progress.
Ensure policy-compliance for SOX, ASG, ISP, Audit, etc.; Support Application audit processes and Application controls as per Banking/asset management requirements.
Collect, interpret and respond to changes in production data, as appropriate.
Provide regular and reliable reporting of relevant data to meet management requirements.
Understand thoroughly the end to end application support process and escalation procedures, become fully conversant with all support tools that will be used to provide effective support in the relevant area (i.e. service operations).
Maintain an end to end view of the application and infrastructure landscape.
Support the collection, analysis and production metrics on process data for KPIs to find out improvements.
Identify risks and issues related to the area.
Drive knowledge management across the supported applications and ensure full compliance
Drive continual service improvements
Works with team members to identify areas of focus, where training may improve team performance, and improve incident resolution.

Your skills and experience

8+ yrs SAP Ariba modules- Majorly in SAP Ariba SLP, Sourcing, Contracts and integration experience with SAP Ariba downstream, S/4 Hana, SAP Business network via CIG)
Global Transaction Banking Experience is a plus.
Experience of supporting Procurement applications landscape
IITIL / best practice service context
Good analytical and problem solving skills
Ability to work in virtual teams and in matrix structures.
Working knowledge of incident, Service Requests, change tracking tools (i.e. Service Now, Jira etc.)

Education | Certification (Recommended):

Bachelor (Engineering) Degree from an accredited college or university (or equivalent work experience)
SAP Certifications in relevant SAP Ariba modules

Technical Competencies:

SAP Ariba CIG configurations & setup is a plus

Business Competencies:

Communication - Experienced
Financial Management - Basic
Industry Knowledge - Experienced
Innovation - Basic
Managing Complexity - Basic
Product Knowledge (internal & external) Experienced
Risk Management - Basic

Technical Competencies:

Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery Experienced
Operational Management Experienced

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