Job Title: Consultant - SAP Ariba B&I
Location: Pune, India
Job Description: We seek a seasoned professional with expertise in SAP Ariba's Buying & Invoicing (B&I) module, focusing on implementing, configuring, and optimizing procurement processes, invoice management, and supplier collaboration.
Key Responsibilities:
- Implementation and Configuration: Design, configure, and deploy SAP Ariba Buying & Invoicing modules to meet specific business requirements.
- Procurement Processes: Understand and manage end-to-end procurement processes, including requisitions, purchase orders, and invoice processing.
- Invoice Management: Manage invoice reconciliation, automate tax calculations, and optimize invoice payment cycles.
- Supplier Collaboration: Enable supplier onboarding and integration with the Ariba Network to facilitate efficient order and invoice processing.
- Integration: Configure and test interfaces between SAP Ariba and backend systems (e.g., SAP ECC, Oracle, Vertex).
- Workflow Management: Set up and manage approval workflows for requisitions and invoices.
- Training and Support: Conduct training sessions for procurement teams and end-users and provide ongoing support and troubleshooting.
- Process Optimization: Monitor system performance, identify areas for improvement, and recommend solutions.
Required Skills and Experience:
- 3+ years of experience in SAP Ariba with a strong focus on functional roles.
- Proven experience with SAP Ariba Buying & Invoicing (B&I) module, including implementation, configuration, and optimization.
- Deep understanding of procurement processes, invoice management, and supplier collaboration.
- Familiarity with SAP Ariba integrations, Cloud Integration Gateway (CIG), and backend systems.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate business requirements into system configurations.
- Ability to interact with business users, technical teams, and vendors.
- Experience in leading end-to-end B&I projects in a dynamic business environment.
- Understanding of relevant industry regulations and compliance requirements.
