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.
- Robust 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.

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