IN_Senior Associate_SAP Ariba_OC - SAP_Advisory_Bhubaneswar

Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

SAP

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in business application consulting specialise in consulting services for a variety of business applications, helping clients optimise operational efficiency. These individuals analyse client needs, implement software solutions, and provide training and support for seamless integration and utilisation of business applications, enabling clients to achieve their strategic objectives.

In SAP procurement at PwC, you will focus on implementing, configuring, and maintaining the SAP Procurement module within an organisation. You will utilise this module to streamline and automate the procurement process, including purchasing, supplier management, contract management, and inventory management.

*Why PWC

At PwC, you will be part of a vibrant community of solvers that leads with trust and creates distinctive outcomes for our clients and communities. This purpose-led and values-driven work, powered by technology in an environment that drives innovation, will enable you to make a tangible impact in the real world. We reward your contributions, support your wellbeing, and offer inclusive benefits, flexibility programmes and mentorship that will help you thrive in work and life. Together, we grow, learn, care, collaborate, and create a future of infinite experiences for each other. Learn more about us.

At PwC, we believe in providing equal employment opportunities, without any discrimination on the grounds of gender, ethnic background, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, religion or other beliefs, perceived differences and status protected by law. We strive to create an environment where each one of our people can bring their true selves and contribute to their personal growth and the firm’s growth. To enable this, we have zero tolerance for any discrimination and harassment based on the above considerations.

Job Description & Summary: We are looking for a seasoned SAP Ariba

Responsibilities:

o Lead Request to Receipt (R2R) business requirements workshops, including Contract Compliance. n Lead in design and development of usage of document exchange (SAP Business Network a.k.a. Ariba Supplier Network) marketplace to suite documented business requirements. n Document commodity specific buying channels and prescribe buying channel decision matrix. n Document ‘To-be’ processes (functional specifications document), at a Level 5, and help analyse ‘As-is’ and ‘To-be’ business processes to develop ‘Fit-Gap’ document. n Work with various Architects to identify solutions to close the Solution gaps. n Lead in design and development of requirements traceability matrix and maintaining /updating it throughout the solution implementation lifecycle. n Support technical configurators in developing technical specifications document. n Support technical configurators in configuration of the application /solution. n Support in Design and Development of Supplier Enablement Strategy. n Support in Design and Development of Catalogue Management and Contract Compliance Management Strategy. n Support respective teams in executing supplier enablement and catalogue management /contract compliance management activities. n Support in design and development of data cleansing strategies and provide guidance to teams in performing data cleansing across in-scope data elements. n Support, via providing process /functional inputs in to, Integration design and development between SAP Ariba and SAP S4 HANA. n Support Test Manager in Design and Development of: (a) Test Strategy; (b) Test Scenario; (c) Test Scripts; (d) Test Plans; and (e) Testing Schedules. n Provide support in execution of the test plans /test schedules - system integration testing (SIT) and user acceptance testing (UAT) cycles.

Mandatory skill sets:

Thorough knowledge of all modules of SAP Ariba – right from Request to Receipt (R2R). n Thorough knowledge of R2R processes and experience in enabling them via various SAP Ariba modules. n Thorough knowledge of usage /configuration of Ariba Supplier Network (SAP Business Network). n Knowledge in integration of SAP Ariba with S4 HANA via Cloud

Integration Gateway (CIG). n Strong documentation experience, across Contract Compliance, Requisitioning, Purchase Order, and Goods Receipts – detailed at Level 5. n Experience in running, for global audience, global business process design sessions - espousing best practices at a functional level. n Global process playbook design and development and maintain /updating the playbook to accommodate regional /country roll-out of the solution. n Experience in supporting Supplier enablement, on ASN, and in Catalogue /Contract line content creation. n Experience in supporting Change Management and in supporting testing and training activities. n 10+ years in deploying SAP Ariba globally. n Financial Services Industry Knowledge is desired.

Preferred skill sets:

o . Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities. 2. Strong communication and teamwork skills. 3. Ability to prioritize tasks and work under pressure

Years of experience required:

3-5 Yrs

Education qualification:

BE/B.Tech/MBA/MCA

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required: Bachelor of Technology, Bachelor of Engineering

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

SAP Ariba

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Ariba Module, Ariba Supplier Network, Communication, Creativity, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Inclusion, Intellectual Curiosity, Learning Agility, Optimism, SAP Ariba, SAP Ariba Contracts, SAP Procurement, SAP Vendor Management, Self-Awareness, Source to Pay (S2P) Transformation, Spend Analysis, Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), Teamwork, Well Being

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No

Job Posting End Date