Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced SAP Ariba Buying & Invoicing (Catalog) Consultant with 8–14 years of overall experience in procurement solutions and extensive expertise in SAP Ariba Buying and Invoicing. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience in catalog enablement, procurement process design, supplier onboarding, integration, and end-to-end implementation/support projects. The candidate will work closely with business stakeholders, procurement teams, suppliers, and technical teams to deliver scalable procurement solutions.

## Key Responsibilities

### SAP Ariba Buying & Invoicing

* Lead and participate in end-to-end SAP Ariba Buying & Invoicing implementations, rollouts, upgrades, and support engagements.
* Configure and maintain Ariba Buying and Invoicing modules based on business requirements.
* Design and implement procurement workflows, approval processes, purchasing policies, and compliance controls.
* Analyze business requirements and translate them into functional specifications and solution designs.

### Catalog Management

* Configure and manage:

  * CIF Catalogs
  * PunchOut Catalogs
  * Non-Catalog Procurement
  * Spot Buy processes
* Support catalog content management, validation, testing, and deployment.
* Coordinate with suppliers for catalog enablement and catalog refresh activities.
* Ensure catalog data quality, classification, pricing accuracy, and compliance with procurement standards.
* Troubleshoot catalog-related issues and drive resolution.

### Integration & Technical Coordination

* Work with integration teams on SAP ERP/SAP S/4HANA integrations.
* Support integration of:

  * Purchase Requisitions
  * Purchase Orders
  * Goods Receipts
  * Invoices
  * Master Data
* Collaborate on middleware solutions such as SAP Integration Suite/CPI.
* Support testing of interfaces and end-to-end procurement processes.

### Stakeholder Management

* Conduct workshops, requirement gathering sessions, and solution demonstrations.
* Provide recommendations for procurement process optimization and automation.
* Act as a trusted advisor to procurement and business stakeholders.
* Mentor junior consultants and support knowledge transfer activities.

### Testing & Support

* Prepare functional specifications and test scenarios.
* Execute SIT, UAT, and regression testing.
* Support go-live activities and hypercare support.
* Resolve production issues and perform root cause analysis.

## Required Skills

* 8–14 years of overall IT experience.
* 5+ years of hands-on SAP Ariba Buying & Invoicing experience.
* Strong expertise in:

  * Catalog Management (CIF, PunchOut, Non-Catalog)
  * Buying & Invoicing Configuration
  * Requisition-to-Pay (R2P) processes
  * Supplier Enablement
  * Procurement Operations
* Experience with SAP ECC and/or SAP S/4HANA integration.
* Knowledge of procurement master data management.
* Strong understanding of procurement, sourcing, invoicing, and accounts payable processes.
* Experience in client-facing roles and stakeholder management.

## Preferred Skills

* Experience with:

  * SAP Ariba Guided Buying
  * SAP Ariba Supplier Lifecycle & Performance (SLP)
  * SAP Ariba Commerce Automation
  * SAP Business Network
* Knowledge of SAP Integration Suite (CPI).
* Familiarity with ITIL processes and Agile methodologies.
* Experience in global procurement transformation programs.

## Certifications (Preferred)

* SAP Ariba Buying and Invoicing Certification.
* SAP Ariba Guided Buying Certification.
* SAP S/4HANA Procurement-related certifications.

## Educational Qualification

* Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.
* Master's degree is an added advantage.

## Key Competencies

* Strong communication and presentation skills.
* Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
* Client management and stakeholder engagement.
* Team leadership and mentoring.
* Ability to work in global and cross-functional environments.

**Nice to Have:**

* Experience with multi-country procurement deployments.
* Exposure to procurement analytics and reporting.
* Knowledge of compliance, audit, and procurement governance frameworks.

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