Job Description
Job Tittle: SAP Ariba consultant
Exp: 7 to 11 Years.
Location: Bangalore.
Notice Period: 30 to 90 Days.
Job Description:
Vendor Onboarding & Supplier Lifecycle
- Support all supplier onboarding activities, including registration, qualification, approval, and activation.
- Configure and maintain Supplier Registration Questionnaires (SRQ) and onboarding workflows.
- Manage supplier invitations, handle approvals and rejections, and oversee re-onboarding scenarios.
- Ensure supplier compliance with Know Your Customer (KYC), statutory, tax, and regulatory requirements.
- Support updates to supplier profiles, validate information, and manage changes in supplier lifecycle status.
AMS Support Activities
- Address L2/L3 AMS tickets related to vendor onboarding, supplier data, and issues within the Ariba Network.
- Conduct root cause analysis and implement permanent fixes as appropriate.
- Manage incidents, service requests, and problems in accordance with ITIL processes.
- Ensure adherence to Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and resolve issues promptly.
Integration & Master Data
- Support the integration processes between SAP Ariba and SAP S/4HANA or ECC systems for vendor master creation and synchronisation, as well as business partner integration.
- Troubleshoot issues related to SAP Ariba Cloud Integration Gateway (CIG) and other integration tools concerning supplier data.
- Coordinate with SAP Basis and Integration teams to resolve interface failures.
Compliance, Controls & Audit
- Ensure that onboarding controls are in alignment with internal audit and compliance guidelines.
- Support responses to audit queries related to supplier onboarding and approvals.
- Maintain comprehensive documentation for onboarding processes and any changes made.
Change & Enhancement Support
- Assist with minor enhancements and configuration changes in onboarding workflows.
- Help roll out new onboarding forms, questionnaires, or regulatory changes.
- Participate in User Acceptance Testing (UAT), regression testing, and deployment activities.
Stakeholder & Supplier Support
- Serve as a primary point of contact for business users and suppliers regarding onboarding-related issues.
- Provide guidance and training to procurement and vendor management teams.
- Support suppliers with Ariba Network registration and usage queries.
Modules & Functional Skills Required
- SAP Ariba Supplier Lifecycle and Performance (SLP)
- SAP Ariba Supplier Management
- SAP Ariba Vendor/Supplier Onboarding
- SAP Ariba Network (basic support)
- SAP Ariba Buying & Invoicing (nice to have)
Technical & Integration Skills
- Basic to intermediate expertise in SAP Ariba CIG/Integration Tool
- Experience with SAP S/4HANA or ECC Vendor/Business Partner integration
- Understanding of IDocs, web services, and data mapping
- Knowledge of master data governance concepts
Process & Domain Knowledge
- Understanding of Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes
- Experience in vendor master data governance
- Basic knowledge of taxation (GST, TDS) in the Indian context
- Familiarity with regulatory and compliance requirements for vendor onboarding
Exp: 7 to 11 Years.
Location: Bangalore.
Notice Period: 30 to 90 Days.
Job Description:
Vendor Onboarding & Supplier Lifecycle
- Support all supplier onboarding activities, including registration, qualification, approval, and activation.
- Configure and maintain Supplier Registration Questionnaires (SRQ) and onboarding workflows.
- Manage supplier invitations, handle approvals and rejections, and oversee re-onboarding scenarios.
- Ensure supplier compliance with Know Your Customer (KYC), statutory, tax, and regulatory requirements.
- Support updates to supplier profiles, validate information, and manage changes in supplier lifecycle status.
AMS Support Activities
- Address L2/L3 AMS tickets related to vendor onboarding, supplier data, and issues within the Ariba Network.
- Conduct root cause analysis and implement permanent fixes as appropriate.
- Manage incidents, service requests, and problems in accordance with ITIL processes.
- Ensure adherence to Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and resolve issues promptly.
Integration & Master Data
- Support the integration processes between SAP Ariba and SAP S/4HANA or ECC systems for vendor master creation and synchronisation, as well as business partner integration.
- Troubleshoot issues related to SAP Ariba Cloud Integration Gateway (CIG) and other integration tools concerning supplier data.
- Coordinate with SAP Basis and Integration teams to resolve interface failures.
Compliance, Controls & Audit
- Ensure that onboarding controls are in alignment with internal audit and compliance guidelines.
- Support responses to audit queries related to supplier onboarding and approvals.
- Maintain comprehensive documentation for onboarding processes and any changes made.
Change & Enhancement Support
- Assist with minor enhancements and configuration changes in onboarding workflows.
- Help roll out new onboarding forms, questionnaires, or regulatory changes.
- Participate in User Acceptance Testing (UAT), regression testing, and deployment activities.
Stakeholder & Supplier Support
- Serve as a primary point of contact for business users and suppliers regarding onboarding-related issues.
- Provide guidance and training to procurement and vendor management teams.
- Support suppliers with Ariba Network registration and usage queries.
Modules & Functional Skills Required
- SAP Ariba Supplier Lifecycle and Performance (SLP)
- SAP Ariba Supplier Management
- SAP Ariba Vendor/Supplier Onboarding
- SAP Ariba Network (basic support)
- SAP Ariba Buying & Invoicing (nice to have)
Technical & Integration Skills
- Basic to intermediate expertise in SAP Ariba CIG/Integration Tool
- Experience with SAP S/4HANA or ECC Vendor/Business Partner integration
- Understanding of IDocs, web services, and data mapping
- Knowledge of master data governance concepts
Process & Domain Knowledge
- Understanding of Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes
- Experience in vendor master data governance
- Basic knowledge of taxation (GST, TDS) in the Indian context
- Familiarity with regulatory and compliance requirements for vendor onboarding
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