Job Title: Procurement Operations Specialist SAP & Ariba

Location: Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Experience: 2+ Years
Work Mode: 5 Days Working

1. Role Overview

We are seeking a Procurement Operations Specialist with 2+ years of experience in procurement operations, SAP transaction processing, SAP Ariba catalog administration, and supplier lifecycle management.

The role involves supporting global procurement operations, SOX compliance coordination, Goods Receipt (GR) processing, supplier onboarding, and catalog maintenance across APAC and US regions.

The candidate will work with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure transaction accuracy, procurement compliance, supplier enablement, and operational process efficiency.

2. Key Responsibilities

1. Coordinate monthly SOX Invoice Resolution (IR) activities, monitor compliance requirements, and ensure timely completion of documentation across global stakeholders.

2. Perform Goods Receipt (GR) transactions in SAP, ensuring accurate and timely processing of procurement-related transactions.

3. Investigate and resolve Goods Receipt discrepancies, supplier invoice mismatches, and procurement transaction issues in coordination with internal teams.

4. Administer and maintain SAP Ariba procurement catalogs, including CIF (Catalog Interchange Format) and Punch Out catalogs.

5. Coordinate supplier catalog setup, content updates, testing, validation, troubleshooting, and ongoing catalog maintenance.

6. Support Supplier Lifecycle and Performance (SLP) activities, including supplier registration, qualification, due diligence, onboarding, and activation.

7.



Coordinate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to collect, verify, and maintain accurate supplier information and onboarding documentation.

8. Monitor supplier onboarding progress, resolve operational issues, and ensure compliance with procurement policies and established service-level timelines.

9. Maintain procurement operational records, compliance documentation, transaction reports, and audit-support information.

10. Collaborate with procurement, accounts payable, finance, compliance, and supplier management teams across APAC and US regions.

11. Prepare operational reports, monitor outstanding transactions, and support procurement process tracking and performance reporting.

12. Identify opportunities for process standardization, workflow automation, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement within procurement operations.

3. Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Finance, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or a related discipline.

- Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in Procurement Operations, Procurement Support, SAP Operations, or Supplier Management.

- Working knowledge of SAP Goods Receipt (GR) processing and procurement transactions.

- Experience with SAP Ariba Catalog Management,



including CIF and/or Punch Out catalogs.

- Knowledge of supplier onboarding, supplier registration, qualification, and supplier lifecycle processes.

- Understanding of procurement compliance, invoice resolution, and operational documentation.

- Ability to coordinate with cross-functional teams and global stakeholders.

- Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and procurement reporting.

4. Technical Skills

A. SAP Procurement Operations

- SAP ERP / SAP S/4HANA

- SAP Goods Receipt (GR) Processing

- Purchase Order (PO) Processing

- Goods Receipt and Invoice Reconciliation

- Procurement Transaction Management

- SAP Materials Management (SAP MM)

B. SAP Ariba Catalog Management

- SAP Ariba Procurement

- Ariba Catalog Administration

- CIF Catalog Management

- Punch Out Catalog Integration

- Supplier Catalog Setup and Maintenance

- Catalog Content Validation and Troubleshooting

C. Supplier Lifecycle Management

- SAP Ariba Supplier Lifecycle and Performance (SLP)

- Supplier Registration and Onboarding

- Supplier Qualification

- Supplier Due Diligence

- Supplier Enablement and Activation

- Supplier Master Data Maintenance

D. Procurement Compliance and Reporting

- SOX Compliance Coordination

- Invoice Resolution (IR)

- Procurement Audit Documentation

- Procurement Process Compliance

- Operational Reporting

- Microsoft Excel

E. Process Improvement

- Procurement Workflow Optimization

- Process Standardization

- Operational Issue Resolution

- Continuous Process Improvement

- Procurement Automation Support

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