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Technical Specialist

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In short

We are looking for a hands-on SAP Ariba Consultant to lead the implementation of Indirect Procurement transformation. This role involves end-to-end design, configuration, and rollout of Ariba Sourcing, Buying, Invoicing, and Contracts modules, with a strong focus on integration with SAP S/4HANA via CIG.

Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end Ariba implementation for Indirect Purchasing, covering solution design, configuration, testing, cutover, and hypercare.
  • Configure and customize Ariba modules: approval flows, forms, fields, templates, questionnaires, scoring, workspaces, and catalogs.
  • Configure and support Sourcing events (RFI/RFP/RFQ/Auctions), bid management, and Contract Workspaces.
  • Design and configure Requisitioning, PO, Goods Receipt, and Invoicing workflows.
  • Design, configure, and troubleshoot inbound requisition import flows from external systems into Ariba Buying.
  • Configure and support Evaluated Receipt Settlement (ERS) and Non-ERS invoicing flows.
  • Own the integration design and troubleshooting between Ariba and S/4HANA via Cloud Integration Gateway (CIG).
  • Act as subject matter expert on Ariba customization: custom fields, forms, business rules, groovy scripts, and configuration workarounds.
  • Manage master data loads, mapping, and validation between Ariba and ERP/external systems.
  • Partner with procurement business teams, IT, and third-party vendors to gather requirements and drive design decisions.
  • Support SIT/UAT cycles, defect triage, and production cutover activities.
  • Maintain configuration documentation, process flows, and best-practice governance.

Requirements

  • 8+ years of hands-on functional/technical experience across Ariba Sourcing, Contracts, Buying, and Invoicing modules.
  • Proven expertise in Ariba configuration and customization: custom forms, fields, approval flows, business rules, and templates.
  • Prior hands-on experience with Cloud Integration Gateway (CIG) for connecting SAP Ariba with SAP S/4HANA (or ECC).
  • Hands-on experience importing requisitions into Ariba from external systems via cXML, CSV/Excel, Ariba Open API, or middleware.
  • Solid understanding of ERS and Non-ERS invoicing processes, including matching logic and financial posting impacts.
  • Deep understanding of the full indirect procurement lifecycle: Sourcing → Contract → Requisition → PO → GR → Invoice → Payment.
  • Ability to independently diagnose and resolve data sync/integration failures between Ariba, external requisition sources, and S/4HANA.
  • Ability to define and validate mapping rules between external source system data and Ariba requisition schema.
  • Experience with vendor, material, and organizational master data setup and maintenance across Ariba and ERP.
  • Experience managing configuration and testing across multiple environments (Dev/QA/Prod, sandbox/test realms).
  • SAP Ariba functional/technical certification in Sourcing, Buying, or Contracts (as applicable).

Desired Qualifications

  • SAP Ariba Integration/CIG certification.
  • B.E./B.Tech/MBA or equivalent.
  • Experience with SAP Ariba Network setup and supplier enablement.
  • Exposure to Ariba Guided Buying and catalog management (CIF/CCM).
  • Familiarity with SAP Fiori/GUI for validating S/4HANA-side transactions.
  • Experience with multiple inbound integration patterns (batch file, real-time API/cXML) for requisition creation.
  • Familiarity with non-SAP source systems feeding requisitions into Ariba.
  • Experience collaborating with automation/QA teams for integration test validation.

Benefits

  • At HCLTech, you'll supercharge your potential. You'll find your career. And you'll find your spark.
  • A place that knows that helping its customers stay on top starts by putting its people first.
#SAP Ariba#Implementation Lead#Indirect Procurement#Sourcing#Contracts#Buying#Invoicing#S/4HANA#CIG#Cloud Integration Gateway#Requisition Import#ERS#Procure-to-Pay
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Company

HCLTech

Job Posted

2 weeks ago

Employment Type

Full Time

WorkMode

On Site

Experience Level

Senior

Locations

Chennai, India

Qualification

Bachelor, Master, Diploma

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