are seeking a highly experienced SAP Ariba and Spend Management Consultant to drive comprehensive procurement automation and spend control initiatives for our European clients.
This high-impact, cloud-focused role involves implementing and integrating SAP Ariba, Concur, and Fieldglass to deliver end-to-end P2P (Procure-to-Pay) and strategic sourcing solutions, all while ensuring compliance with stringent EU procurement regulations.
Key Responsibilities & Implementation Ariba P2P & Sourcing Configuration : Lead the functional configuration and deployment of core SAP Ariba modules :
- Ariba Procurement : Configure the P2P (Procure-to-Pay) process, including requisitioning, guided buying, invoicing, and receiving.
- Ariba Sourcing & Contracts : Implement strategic sourcing events, supplier management, and digital contract lifecycle management.
- Integrated Spend Management : Support the functional integration and deployment of related SAP cloud solutions for comprehensive spend control :
- Concur : Assist with integrating expense management processes and policies.
- Fieldglass : Support the setup and integration of contingent workforce and external labour management.
- Core System Integration : Own the critical functional and technical requirements for seamlessly integrating Ariba with the core SAP S / 4HANA system (specifically MM and Finance), ensuring accurate data flows for purchasing and financial reconciliation.
- Compliance & Governance : Ensure all implemented solutions and processes adhere to regional regulatory requirements, particularly EU procurement regulations and data governance standards.
- Technical Integration Focus (Preferred) : Leverage experience with the SAP Cloud Integration Suite (CPI) or other integration platforms to define data mapping and interface requirements.
Key Requirements & Core SAP Cloud Experience (Mandatory) : 5+ years of professional experience in configuration and implementation of one or more of the following : SAP Ariba, SAP Concur, or SAP Fieldglass.
Domain Knowledge (Mandatory) : Deep functional understanding of P2P (Procure-to-Pay) and Strategic Sourcing processes.Integration Skills (Preferred) : Experience or strong conceptual knowledge of cloud-to-cloud and cloud-to-on-premise integration methodologies, including SAP Cloud Integration Suite (CPI).Soft Skills : Excellent client-facing consultation, communication, and the ability to work effectively and independently across international teams(ref : iimjobs.com)