SAP AMS Ariba Specialist

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/4

HANA, 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.

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/4

HANA, 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.

• 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/4
  
  HANA 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 work spaces, 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/4
  
  HANA 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.

• 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/4
  
  HANA.

• SAP Ariba Upstream (Strategic Sourcing and Contract Management)
• SAP Ariba Cloud Integration Gateway (CIG)
• SAP S/4
  
  HANA 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

• Direct and indirect procurement
• External services procurement
• Subcontracting
• Material Requirements Planning (MRP)
• Contracts and sourcing management
• Automatic procurement processes

• Analytical Thinking
• Problem Solving
• Collaboration
• Leadership
• Results-Oriented
• Effective Communication
• Continuous Improvement