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SAP Ariba Buying & Invoicing Consultant Location:Hyderabad Experience:8–12 Years Role Type:Implementation and Application Support (Functional Consultant) Role Summary Responsible for end-to-end design, configuration, and deployment ofSAP Ariba Buying & Invoicing (B&I)processes integrated with SAP S/4HANA or ECC. The consultant will drive procurement digitization initiatives, support guided buying enablement, and ensure stable operations post go-live. Key Responsibilities During Implementation: Lead requirement workshops with procurement, finance, and IT stakeholders. Define end-to-endP2P processin Ariba (Requisition → PO → Goods Receipt → Invoice → Payment). ConfigureAriba Buying ,Invoicing , andCatalog Managementmodules. Design and validateintegration scenariosviaAriba Cloud Integration Gateway (CIG) . Map data fields forsupplier, cost center, GL, material, and plantintegration. Develop and test approval workflows, custom rules, and user roles. Work closely with suppliers forAriba Network enablementand catalog onboarding. ConductUAT , training sessions, and deployment planning. Support cutover and go-live activities ensuring transaction continuity. Post Go-Live Support: Manage and resolve issues related to P2P transactions, invoice failures, and catalog updates. Handlesupplier enablement , connection monitoring, and user support. Analyze transaction logs in Ariba and CIG for error handling. Executesystem enhancements , workflow optimizations, and catalog refresh cycles. Collaborate with finance for3-way match discrepanciesand compliance reporting. Provide ongoingtraining, change requests, and release testing . EnsureSLA complianceand contribute to continuous process improvement. Key Skills Strong hands-on expertise inSAP Ariba Buying, Invoicing, and Catalogs . Solid understanding ofProcure-to-Pay (P2P)andInvoice Reconciliationprocesses. Experience integrating Ariba withSAP S/4HANAusingCIG or PI/PO . Familiar withAriba Network supplier onboardingand troubleshooting. Good knowledge ofapproval workflows, roles, and user provisioning . Exposure toAriba Reporting and Guided Buying configuration . Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.