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.
• Solid 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. Get empowered by NTT DATA Business Solutions We transform. SAP® solutions into Value NTT DATA Business Solutions is a quick-growing international IT company and one of the world’s leading SAP partners. We are a full service provider delivering everything from business consulting to implementation of SAP solutions, including hosting services and support.

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