Job Description

Group Company: Jindal Stainless Limited

Designation: Manager

Office Location:

Sector: Mining & Metals

Position description: Jindal Stainless Limited is seeking a seasoned professional to lead and manage the Digital & IT department within the Mining & Metals industry. We are seeking an experienced SAP Ariba Consultant with 7 to 10 years of relevant experience in the design, implementation, support, and enhancement of SAP Ariba solutions. The candidate should possess solid functional expertise in Source-to-Pay (S2P) processes and hands-on experience in SAP Ariba modules including Buying & Invoicing, Sourcing, Contracts, Supplier Lifecycle & Performance, and Ariba Network integration with SAP ECC/SAP S/4HANA.

The role involves engaging with business stakeholders, gathering requirements, configuring SAP Ariba solutions, conducting testing, supporting deployments, and providing post-go-live support.

Primary Responsibilities:

- Lead SAP Ariba implementation, rollout, and support projects.
- Gather and analyze business requirements and translate them into functional specifications.
- Configure and support SAP Ariba modules including:
- Buying and Invoicing (B&I;)
- Sourcing
- Contracts Management
- Supplier Lifecycle and Performance (SLP)
- Supplier Risk
- Ariba Network
- Guided Buying

- Design and support SAP Ariba integration with SAP ECC and SAP S/4HANA.
- Perform requirement gathering, fit-gap analysis, solution design, configuration, testing, and deployment.
- Prepare functional specifications and collaborate with technical teams for custom developments.
- Execute Unit Testing, SIT, UAT, and support business users during testing cycles.
- Manage master data and supplier onboarding processes.




- Troubleshoot production issues and provide timely resolutions.
- Conduct end-user training and prepare user documentation.
- Participate in cutover planning, go-live support, and hypercare activities.
- Work closely with procurement, finance, supply chain, and business stakeholders.

Skills:

- IT Strategy Development
- Digital Transformation
- Cybersecurity Management
- Infrastructure Architecture
- Project Management
- Data Analytics and IoT Integration
- Vendor and Contract Management
- Disaster Recovery Planning
- Team Leadership and Development
- Regulatory Compliance
- Budgeting and Cost Control
- Cloud Computing Solutions

Competencies:

SAP Ariba Modules

- SAP Ariba Buying and Invoicing
- SAP Ariba Sourcing
- SAP Ariba Contracts
- SAP Ariba Supplier Lifecycle & Performance (SLP)
- SAP Ariba Network
- SAP Ariba Guided Buying
- SAP Ariba Supplier Risk (preferred)

Integration Knowledge

- SAP Ariba Cloud Integration Gateway (CIG)
- SAP S/4HANA Integration
- SAP ECC Integration
- IDOC, Web Services, APIs
- Master Data Integration

Functional Expertise

- Procure-to-Pay (P2P)
- Source-to-Contract (S2C)
- Supplier Management
- Procurement Operations
- Invoice Management
- Approval Workflows

Technical Exposure (Preferred)

- SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP)
- SAP CPI/CPI-DS
- SAP Fiori Applications




- API-Based Integrations

Required work experience

- Years of experience:

- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related discipline.
- SAP Ariba Certification preferred.
- Certifications in SAP Ariba Procurement, Sourcing, or Integration will be an added advantage.
- Strong stakeholder management skills.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Effective communication and presentation skills.
- Experience in managing multiple projects and priorities.
- Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams.
- Understanding of procurement and supply chain business processes.

Preferred Experience

- Minimum 2 end-to-end SAP Ariba implementation projects.
- Experience in global rollout and support engagements.
- Hands-on exposure to SAP S/4HANA integration projects.
- Experience in manufacturing, mining, metals, steel, or process industries will be an added advantage.

Key Deliverables

- Successful implementation and support of SAP Ariba solutions.
- Smooth integration with SAP ECC/S/4HANA systems.
- Timely resolution of business and production issues.
- User adoption through training and process improvements.
- Continuous enhancement of procurement processes and supplier collaboration.

Relevant Keywords: SAP Ariba, Ariba Buying & Invoicing, Sourcing, Contracts, SLP, CIG, SAP S/4HANA, SAP ECC, Procure-to-Pay (P2P), Source-to-Pay (S2P), Supplier Management, Ariba Network, Guided Buying, SAP Integration.

Job Snapshot

Updated Date

21-09-2026

Job ID

Job_3181

Department

Digital & IT

Location

Jajpur, Odisha , India

Experience

7 - 10 Years

📌 Manager (India)
🏢 Jindal Stainless
📍 India