Purpose of the Job

The SAP Ariba Functional Consultant specializes in Procure-to-Pay (P2P) implementations, leading the configuration and optimization of Ariba Buying & Invoicing solutions. This role combines deep technical configuration skills with procurement process expertise to drive digital transformation in source-to-pay operations.

The overall purpose of this role is to:

• Own end-to-end Ariba P2P configuration (catalogs, workflows, approvals)
• Design and implement complex procurement automation solutions
• Master Ariba-ERP integration for seamless P2P processes
• Optimize invoice processing efficiency (2/3-way matching, exceptions)

Serve as technical configuration expert for Ariba Buying solutions

Job Description

Operation:

• Core Ariba P2P Configuration
• Implement Ariba Invoicing solutions
• Technical Configuration Expertise
• Design and troubleshoot CI (Cloud Integration) flows
• Optimize CIG (Cloud Integration Gateway) mappings
• Configure Ariba Network parameters for supplier onboarding
• Implement automated PO flip from requisitions
• Design policy-based procurement rules (delegations, spend limits)

• Configure custom reporting for P2P analytics

Customer:

• Conduct hands-on configuration workshops with procurement team
• Train superusers on catalog management and approval workflow
• Troubleshoot P2P process bottlenecks

People:

• Mentor team members on Ariba configuration best practice
• Lead configuration review sessions

Cross-functional Collaboration:

• Partner with MM team for material master alignment

Work with AP team for payment term synchronization

Job Requirements - Experience and Education

• Required: 5+ years hands-on Ariba P2P configuration experience
• Must have: 3+ full-cycle Ariba Buying & Invoicing implementations
• Technical Skills:
  • Expert-level proficiency in Ariba Admin Console
  • CI/CIG mapping documentation experience
  • SAP MM/FICO integration knowledge
• Certifications: Ariba P2P Configuration Certification preferred

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