SAP MM/Ariba Consultant

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• 4-6 years of hands-on experience in SAP MM and SAP Ariba modules.
• Strong functional knowledge of SAP MM processes, including procurement, inventory management, and invoice verification.
• Expertise in SAP Ariba, covering supplier collaboration, Guided Sourcing, procurement workflows, Guided Buying, and catalog management.
• Proficiency in configuring and supporting SAP MM and SAP Ariba in an S/4HANA environment.
• Experience in S/4HANA logistics and procurement capabilities, with a focus on end-to-end processes.
• Knowledge of MM-SD integration, procurement-to-pay cycles, and logistics processes.
• Familiarity with AMS (Application Management Services) in SAP S/4HANA environments.
• SAP certifications in MM, S/4HANA, or Ariba would be highly beneficial.
• Strong knowledge of Ariba-S/4HANA integration, Cloud Integration Gateway (CIG), procurement-to-pay cycles, and logistics processes.

• Support procurement and inventory management processes, including purchase requisitions, purchase orders, goods receipts, and vendor invoicing.
• Configure and maintain SAP MM to optimize procurement, material planning, and inventory management workflows.
• Manage the integration between SAP Ariba and SAP MM, ensuring seamless supplier collaboration and procurement activities.
• Customize and optimize Ariba procurement workflows, including Guided Buying, supplier collaboration, and sourcing activities.
• Ensure smooth integration of MM with other SAP modules, including FI (Finance), CO (Controlling), and SD (Sales and Distribution).
• Lead the design and implementation of S/4HANA procurement solutions, focusing on source-to-pay processes.
• Provide support for SAP Ariba sourcing and procurement modules, ensuring accurate contract and supplier management.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to MM and Ariba, minimizing business disruption.
• Participate in SAP rollouts and new S/4HANA implementations, providing hands-on configuration and testing support.
• Conduct gap analysis to identify areas for improvement in the SAP procurement landscape and recommend solutions.
• Collaborate with business users, process owners, and technical teams to deliver effective SAP solutions.
• Support change management and user training to ensure adoption of new procurement processes.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to integrate MM and Ariba with other modules, such as SD, FI, and CO.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English, with the ability to explain complex SAP concepts to business stakeholders and technical teams.
  
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  
• Solid understanding of procurement, inventory management, and supplier collaboration business processes.
  
• Ability to perform detailed tasks and research to solve specific business challenges.
  
• Understands business functionality related to SAP MM and SAP Ariba and can identify touchpoints between modules.
  

• Ability to troubleshoot complex procurement and supply chain issues across MM and Ariba and propose innovative solutions.
• Strong ability to analyse business requirements and translate them into functional specifications for S/4HANA.
• Ability to explain concepts clearly to team members and client personnel.
• Proven ability to interpret client requirements and apply SAP best practices.
• Experience working in a team environment with strong problem-solving skills, time management, and collaboration abilities.

• Assist project teams in developing solutions and achieving project objectives.
  
• Meet project deadlines, stay within budget, and manage client and team commitments effectively.
  
• Comply with administrative responsibilities and billing efficiency targets.
  
• Provide updates on project progress and client concerns to project management.
  
• Complete project documentation and prioritize tasks according to the project plan.
  
• Contribute to delivering high-quality services to clients and ensure alignment with project goals.
  
• Must be ready to work in a UK shift.