SAP Ariba Buying and Invoicing; B&I Consultan

Role – SAP Ariba Buying and Invoicing (B&I) Consultant

Location:

Redmond, WA – Onsite

Experience:

13 Years

• Design and implement end-to-end P2P processes using SAP Ariba B&I.
• Map business requirements to system functionalities, including catalog purchasing, purchase orders, and invoicing.
• Configure procurement workflows, catalogs, and invoice reconciliation processes.
• Set up and manage approval workflows for requisitions and invoices.
• Configure catalogs, procurement rules, and invoice reconciliation.
• Enable Guided Buying to simplify the purchasing process.
• Set up supplier collaboration features for order and invoice processing.
• Integrate SAP Ariba with ERP systems for PO and invoice posting.
• Automate tax calculations and validations for invoices.
• Monitor and optimize invoice payment cycles.
• Support exception handling in the invoicing process, such as mismatched invoices.
• Enable supplier onboarding and integration with the Ariba Network.
• Configure and test interfaces between SAP Ariba and backend systems (e.g., SAP ECC, Oracle and Vertex).
• Implement controls to ensure compliance with tax, regulatory, and internal policies.
• Enable audit trails and reporting features for procurement and invoicing processes.
• Conduct training sessions for procurement teams and end-users.
• Develop user guides and process documentation for SAP Ariba B&I functionalities.
• Provide ongoing support and troubleshoot issues in the P2P process.
• Monitor system performance and recommend improvements.
• Analyze business processes and identify optimization opportunities.

Mandatory

Skills:

SAP Ariba Downstream Solutions (Buying-Guided Buying-eInvoicing)