SAP Ariba Commerce Automation & S2C Consultant

Job Description: SAP Ariba Commerce Automation & S2C Consultant

We are seeking a mid-level SAP Ariba Consultant with 4 to 5 years of experience to lead the implementation and optimization of our Commerce Automation and Source-to-Contract (S2C) workstreams. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on expert in digitizing procurement processes and bridging the gap between strategic sourcing and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Commerce Automation: Lead the technical and functional setup of Ariba Commerce Automation including PO/Invoice automation ship notices and real-time collaboration via the Ariba Network.
• S2C Implementation: Design and configure Ariba Sourcing Contracts and Supplier Lifecycle & Performance (SLP) modules to meet business requirements.
• Integration Management: Oversee the integration between SAP Ariba and backend ERP systems (SAP S/4HANA or ECC) using CIG (Cloud Integration Gateway).
• Supplier Enablement: Manage supplier onboarding strategies and troubleshoot connectivity issues on the Business Network.
• Process Optimization: Conduct workshops to gather requirements and translate them into scalable Ariba workflows and templates.

Technical & Professional Requirements

• Experience: 4–5 years of dedicated experience in SAP Ariba with at least 2 end-to-end implementations focusing on Commerce Automation and S2C.
• Modules: Deep expertise in Ariba Sourcing Contract Management SLP and Commerce Automation.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in SAP Ariba CIG mapping document routing and Ariba Network business rules.
• Integration: Strong understanding of IDOCs cXML and API-based integrations between Ariba and SAP ERP.
• Education: SAP Ariba certification is a plus.

Preferred Soft Skills

• Strong analytical skills to solve complex supply chain bottlenecks.
• Excellent communication skills for managing stakeholders and training end-users.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced global environment.

Required Skills:

SAP Ariba Commerce Automation Source-to-Contract Ariba Commerce Automation PO Automation Invoice Automation Ship Notices Ariba Network Ariba Sourcing Contracts Supplier Lifecycle & Performance SLP SAP S/4HANA ECC Cloud Integration Gateway CIG Supplier Onboarding Integration Management IDOCs cXML API-based Integration SAP ERP SAP Ariba CIG Mapping Document Routing Ariba Network Business Rules Analytical Skills Communication Skills Stakeholder Management End-user Training Independent Working Fast-paced Environment