Ariba with MM- Architect

Ariba with MM- Architect
Houston, TX- Hybrid
Contract

Description

Need a strong architect level candidate.. with over 13 years of exp.
Indepth knowledge of Ariba modules Sourcing, Contract management and P2P processes including invoice and inventory management.
Experience in deploying /implementing ariba contract management solution , EC&O /ePC (eng procurement and construction )

MUST HAVE
Strong understanding of procurement best practices and compliance requirements
Experience in designing and optimizing workflows and user experiences
Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather and analyze requirements for upstream procurement processes
Design solutions leveraging Aribas upstream Downstream and SCC modules to optimize sourcing to Pay process
Serve as a subject matter expert SME for Ariba solutions during client workshops
Ensure seamless integration between Ariba modules and ERP systems - SAP S4 hana
Guide the implementation of best practices for Ariba Solutions
Gather and document business needs related to sourcing contracts and spend analysis
Perform gap analysis between client requirements and standard Ariba functionality
Act as a liaison between procurement teams and technical teams for Ariba downstream workflows
Ensure compliance with financial regulations and policies in invoice and payment processing
Define a scalable and flexible architecture for upstream processes
Work with middleware teams to ensure proper integration with SAP or nonSAP systems
Proficiency in integration tools eg SAP PIPO /APIbased integration

NICE TO HAVE:
Handson experience with Ariba Network and its integration with SAP and nonSAP ERP systems
GOOD KNOWLEDGE of S4 HANA mm module.