Job Description :
Position : SAP Ariba P2P functional Consultant
Location : Foster City, California
Duration of contract : Long term
Job Description:
Present Ariba P2P solutions to customers and demonstrate expert knowledge of Ariba applications and embedded business process
Translate business requirements into designs that leverage the best practices embedded with in Ariba applications. Lead the configuration, testing and deployment of Ariba solutions.
Provide responses to functional queries regarding Ariba’s software solutions
Provide leadership in customer project implementations by providing subject matter expertise in Source to Pay Processes utilizing SAP Ariba.
Demonstrating functional expertise in SAP Ariba P2P and S2C modules.
Lead different phases of the project delivery life cycle – business requirements gathering, process design, solution design, solution configuration & build, testing, training, go-live, deployment and post go-live stabilization.
Engage Client business and IT stakeholders to understand the corporate project delivery methodologies including Project Management Methodology (PMM), Development Management Methodology (DMM), Testing Management Methodology (TMM), ensure compliance with the methodologies and any information security requirement.
Provide guidance and support to the technical team to help the technical build of the system, enhancements and bug fixes.
Understand data needs and sources and guide the data integration aspects of the project. Raise awareness for data quality and putting remediation plans to address data related issues.
Manage issue logging and resolutions. Support QA and UAT testers during the testing cycles.
Guide and provide inputs for change management
Guide and provide inputs for long-term solution sustainability and value realization.
Qualifications:
3+ years of SAP Ariba P2P (Buying and Invoicing) module experience
Minimum 3 full life-cycle Ariba P2P implementation experience. Hands on experience in configuring and set up Ariba P2P.
Functional knowledge of source to pay, procurement, and catalog management software package being deployed (SAP Ariba
Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills
Experience in tax and e-invoicing design to handle local regulatory requirements
Experience in Guided Buying design and configuration, including self-service forms
Experience in designing and developing Ariba analytical reporting
Excellent analytical skills and demonstrated ability to effectively troubleshoot and provide solutions.
Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to negotiate and effectively engage with individuals at all levels of the organization.
A good team player with excellent communication and collaboration skills, with experience working in a global environment.