Senior Consultant SAP Ariba

Job Title: Senior Consultant SAP Ariba Work Location: India (Remote) Shift: Europe Shift About the company: Protera is a Great Place To Work® Certified™ in India. Protera Technologies, is a global Total IT Outsourcing Services Provider for SAP-centric organizations. The Company was formed in the mid-90s to provide comprehensive end-to-end IT solutions for customers with SAP in the core of their IT resources. Protera Technologies has capitalized on its unbeatable experiences with SAP to evolve into a pioneer of end-to-end total IT Outsourcing global solutions that covers all IT needs of an organization. Since its founding in 1998, Protera Technologies is committed to enabling constant change while improving quality and reducing total cost of ownership for all IT resources of an SAP centric organization. Vision: Protera envisages to be the premier on-demand operational platform supporting all IT needs for SAP centric organizations. Mission: The company aims to deliver the best forward-thinking ITO Services Platform empowering organizations to leverage IT to drive business growth and efficiency gains. Values: Impact: Create intentional and meaningful interactions to improve, innovate and inspire. Curiosity: Stay curious about the evolution and journey of each other. Authenticity: High integrity individuals working together for the greater good. Celebration: Of our work, our people, our clients, our traditions, and our communities. To know more about us you can visit our website www.protera.com Role Overview: We are seeking a skilled Senior Consultant – SAP Ariba with strong functional expertise in SAP Ariba Supplier Lifecycle and Performance (SLP) to design, implement, support, and optimize supplier management solutions. The role combines project delivery with ongoing application support to maintain reliable operations and improve business processes. The ideal candidate will combine hands-on SLP configuration experience with an understanding of supplier lifecycle processes, collaborating with procurement, business, and technology teams to deliver effective solutions. Experience in additional SAP Ariba modules is a bonus. Key Responsibilities Solution Design and Delivery Lead requirements gathering and process workshops for supplier management. Design and configure SAP Ariba SLP processes, including supplier requests, registration, qualification, preferred supplier designation, and disqualification. Configure supplier questionnaires, project templates, approval workflows, and lifecycle processes. Document business requirements, functional specifications, and configuration decisions. Lead functional testing, support user acceptance testing, and prepare training materials. Supplier Lifecycle Management Work with stakeholders to standardize supplier onboarding and qualification processes. Support supplier data quality, governance, and ongoing maintenance. Troubleshoot SLP issues and recommend improvements to processes and configuration. Support adoption through user training, documentation, and knowledge sharing. Integration and Cross Functional Alignment Collaborate with technical teams on supplier data integration with SAP ECC, SAP S/4HANA, and related applications. Support data mapping, validation, and resolution of supplier integration issues. Coordinate with procurement, finance, and supplier enablement teams to align business processes. Application Support Provide ongoing functional application support for SAP Ariba SLP, including incident resolution, service requests, and configuration changes. Investigate recurring issues, perform root cause analysis, and coordinate fixes with technical teams and SAP support. Support release testing and regression testing, maintain support documentation, and communicate issue status to business users. Program and Team Leadership Manage assigned deliverables, estimates, risks, and dependencies. Support data migration, cutover, post-go-live activities, and ongoing enhancements. Provide clear progress updates and recommendations to clients and project leadership. Mentor junior consultants and contribute to delivery standards. Requirements Required Module Expertise SAP Ariba SLP Strong hands-on functional and configuration expertise in SAP Ariba Supplier Lifecycle and Performance (SLP). Experience with the supplier process in backend system (SAP ECC-SAP S/4HANA) Experience implementing and supporting supplier registration, qualification, onboarding, and lifecycle management processes. Experience configuring supplier questionnaires, templates, approval workflows, and qualification criteria. Experience in Integration using Cloud Integration Gateway/Managed Gateway Understanding of supplier master data, governance, and integration requirements. · Ability to translate supplier management requirements into effective SLP solution designs. Functional and Delivery Experience Experience providing ongoing SAP Ariba SLP application support, including incident management, troubleshooting, and service request delivery. Experience delivering SAP Ariba SLP implementations and enhancements, including requirements gathering, configuration, testing, and deployment. Ability to document functional requirements and collaborate with technical teams on integrations and extensions. Experience with data validation, defect resolution, user training, and post-go-live support. Understanding of procurement processes and how supplier lifecycle management supports source-to-pay activities. Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting complex or multi-country supplier onboarding and qualification processes. Proficiency in SLP integration with SAP ECC or SAP S/4HANA. Experience with supplier data migration, cleansing, and governance. Experience working directly with procurement and supplier management stakeholders. Experience with SAP Integration Suite, managed gateway for spend management and SAP Business Network. Nice to Have Skills Experience in any of the following additional SAP Ariba modules is a bonus: SAP Ariba Sourcing: sourcing projects, RFIs, RFPs, auctions, and supplier selection. SAP Ariba Spend Analysis: spend visibility, classification, and reporting. SAP Business Network and supplier enablement. SAP MM, SAP FI/AP, or related procurement and finance solutions. Additional beneficial experience includes: SAP Ariba Buying: requisitions, approvals, purchase orders, and receiving. SAP Ariba Buying and Invoicing: integrated purchasing, invoice reconciliation, and exception handling. SAP Ariba Invoice Management: invoice processing, validation, and approval. SAP Ariba Catalog: catalog content, maintenance, and purchasing enablement. Relevant SAP Ariba certification. Key Competencies Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Clear communication and effective stakeholder management. Ability to connect supplier management requirements with system capabilities. A collaborative approach to client delivery, mentoring, and continuous improvement. Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field. 7+ years of relevant SAP experience, including hands-on SAP Ariba SLP implementations and ongoing application support. Experience in SAP transformation programs and client-facing delivery. Benefits Work from Home set-up Comprehensive medical benefits Gratuity, PF, EPS and Bonus, NPS Shift Allowances On-call Allowance Health and wellness Allowances Learning and Development Allowances No question asked certification policy Certification Bounty Bonus