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Technical Specialist
India
Job Description
Technical Specialist
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
Job Summary
An SAP Ariba Sourcing acts as a strategic leader, overseeing the end-to-end digital procurement process, managing the sourcing team, and maximizing the value of the SAP Ariba platform across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership: Define global sourcing strategies, category management goals, and governance policies within the SAP Ariba environment.
Team Management: Direct and mentor a team of sourcing specialists, buyers, and technical analysts to execute procurement projects efficiently.
Platform Ownership: Oversee the optimization of SAP Ariba Sourcing, Guided Sourcing, and Contract Management modules.
Supplier Relationship Management (SRM): Lead high-stakes vendor negotiations, evaluate strategic supplier performance, and mitigate supply chain risks.
System Roadmap & Governance: Partner with IT to plan Ariba system upgrades, cloud integration (CIG/Managed Gateway), and master data governance.
Executive Reporting: Deliver regular procurement analytics, savings reports, and compliance metrics to executive leadership.
Skill Requirements
Education: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or IT; an MBA or master's degree is highly preferred.
Experience: 10 to 15+ years in procurement or supply chain management, with at least 5+ years in a leadership or managerial role.
Technical Expertise: Deep functional knowledge of SAP Ariba Upstream modules (Sourcing, Contracts, Supplier Lifecycle and Performance) and SAP ERP/S4HANA integration.
Core Competencies: Proven track record of contract negotiation, change management, financial acumen, and cross-functional leadership.
Credentials:
Certified SAP Application Associate (Ariba Sourcing/Contracts) or CPSM/CIPS designations are a solid asset.
Other Requirements
Information at a Glance
Why HCLTech?
At HCLTech, you'll supercharge your potential. You'll find your career. And you'll find your spark. All at a place that knows that helping its customers stay on top starts by putting its people first.
HCLTech is a global technology company, home to more than 223,000 people across 60 countries, delivering industry-leading capabilities centered around digital, engineering, cloud and AI, powered by a broad portfolio of technology services and products. We work with clients across all major verticals, providing industry solutions for Financial Services, Manufacturing, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Technology and Services, Telecom and Media, Retail and CPG, and Public Services. Consolidated revenues as of 12 months ending June 2026 totaled $14.8 billion.
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📌 Technical Specialist (India)
🏢 HCLTech
📍 India