Job Code: JPC - 6280
Job title: SAP AMS Ariba Specialist
Job Location: Abu Dhabi
Contract Duration: 1 Year - Renewable
Job Summary
The SAP Ariba Upstream Specialist is responsible for implementing, configuring, and supporting SAP Ariba Upstream solutions, including Strategic Sourcing and Contract Management. The role focuses on SAP Ariba Cloud Integration Gateway (CIG) integration with SAP S/4HANA, supporting template rollouts, troubleshooting integration issues, and ensuring seamless procurement operations. The specialist will work closely with business and technical teams to optimize procurement processes, resolve recurring issues, and implement best-practice solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the end-to-end rollout of SAP Ariba Upstream modules, including Strategic Sourcing and Contract Management.
- Support the integration between SAP Ariba and SAP S/4HANA using SAP Ariba Cloud Integration Gateway (CIG).
- Configure and manage CIG integration scenarios, including master data replication (suppliers, materials, and company codes) and transactional data flows (RFQs, contracts, and purchase orders).
- Gather business and integration requirements and translate them into functional and technical specifications.
- Configure sourcing events, contract workspaces, templates, and approval workflows.
- Conduct System Integration Testing (SIT), User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and provide go-live support.
- Troubleshoot and resolve integration issues across SAP Ariba, CIG, and SAP S/4HANA environments.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support testing, training, documentation, and enterprise system integration.
- Develop and maintain functional specifications, configuration documents, business process documentation, and SAP Ariba workbooks.
- Identify recurring business issues, recommend process improvements, and implement approved solutions.
- Stay up to date with SAP Ariba technologies, procurement best practices, and industry trends.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- Minimum of 6 years of experience in SAP Ariba implementation and technical support.
- Proven experience in SAP Ariba Upstream deployment projects and template rollouts.
- Strong experience integrating SAP Ariba, Cloud Integration Gateway (CIG), and SAP S/4HANA.
Technical Skills
- SAP Ariba Upstream (Strategic Sourcing and Contract Management)
- SAP Ariba Cloud Integration Gateway (CIG)
- SAP S/4HANA Integration
- Source-to-Contract (S2C) processes
- Master data and transactional data integration
- Procurement process configuration
- System Integration Testing (SIT) and User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
- Functional and technical documentation
- Business process analysis
- Error handling and monitoring in CIG
Functional Knowledge
- Direct and indirect procurement
- External services procurement
- Subcontracting
- Material Requirements Planning (MRP)
- Contracts and sourcing management
- Automatic procurement processes
Behavioral Competencies
- Analytical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Collaboration
- Leadership
- Results-Oriented
- Effective Communication
- Continuous Improvement
