SAP Ariba Upstream (SLP) - Techno-Functional Consultant

SAP Ariba Upstream (SLP) - Techno-Functional Consultant Location: Remote Duration: 6 months plus Working Time: Supporting US Client from 7AM -4PM EST (or) 8AM - 5PM EST Rate /Hr on c2c(All Inc) Experience level: 10+ Years ( SAP Ariba / Procurement Domain) Key Responsibilities • Lead end-to-end implementation/AMS of SAP Ariba Supplier Lifecycle and Performance (SLP) including supplier registration, qualification, segmentation, and performance management. • Configure and manage supplier onboarding workflows, questionnaires, and approval processes in both public and private cloud environments. • Integrate SAP Ariba SLP with SAP S/4HANA and SAP ECC using Cloud Integration Gateway (CIG) for seamless master data synchronization (vendor master, business partner model). • Leverage Ariba APIs to build automated supplier validation checks against external portals (e.g., government registries, bank account verification services). • Configure external supplier validation and invoice validation workflows integrated with government or regulatory portals. • Coordinate the design of Business Partner Model in S/4HANA in alignment with SLP supplier data flows. • Conduct As-Is and To-Be process workshops with business stakeholders and translate requirements into system configuration specifications. • Collaborate with technical teams on API integrations, custom validations, and workflow automation requirements. • Develop and maintain Ariba integration documentation, functional specifications, and configuration workbooks. • Lead and coordinate UAT, training sessions, supplier enablement workshops, and cutover activities for go-live. Required Functional Skills • Experience in Implementing SAP Ariba SLP, Ariba Sourcing, Ariba Contract Management and Procure to order process and integrating Ariba modules with SAP ERP. • Deep understanding of Upstream procurement processes - supplier onboarding through contract award and supplier performance review. • Ability to map complex procurement policies and business rules into Ariba SLP configuration. • Experience designing supplier qualification questionnaires and modular onboarding flows across multiple departments and commodity categories. • Experience in designing complex approval workflows • Strong stakeholder management and client-facing skills - ability to conduct C-suite and operations-level discussions. • Ability to partner with the client to evaluate the as-is supplier onboarding process and provide suggestions on best practice enhancements • Experience in building custom reports as per client requirements • Experience in building best-practice sourcing events, projects, auctions, etc. Required Technical Skills • Hands-on configuration expertise in SAP Ariba SLP - supplier registration, qualification templates, segmentation rules, preferred supplier lists, and performance scorecards. • Proficiency in CIG (Cloud Integration Gateway) for master data integration between Ariba and SAP ERP/S4H. • Knowledge of SAP BTP (Business Technology Platform) integration services and experience of Ariba REST/SOAP APIs. • SAP MM functional knowledge: vendor master, purchasing info records, contracts, pricing procedures, and account determination. .

Required SAP Certifications • SAP Ariba Supplier Management (SLP) • SAP Ariba Sourcing • SAP Ariba Contract If interested, please send your up-to-date resume & kindly provide the following info: - Total IT Exp- SAP Exp - Ariba Exp - Ariba Supplier Management (SLP)Exp- AMS Exp - S4 HANA Exp - Cloud Integration Gateway (CIG)Exp - BTP Exp - Ariba Sourcing / Ariba Contract/SLP Certification Exp - Full Lifecycle Implementation Done (no. of end-to-end projects) - Located- Immigration Status- Availability- Rate /Hr on c2c (All Inc)