IN- Sr Associate-SAP Ariba-OC - SAP AITH Core-Advisory_ Bhubaneswar

Line of Service Advisory Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism Oracle Management Level Senior Associate Job Description & Summary At PwC, our people in business application consulting specialise in consulting services for a variety of business applications, helping clients optimise operational efficiency. These individuals analyse client needs, implement software solutions, and provide training and support for seamless integration and utilisation of business applications, enabling clients to achieve their strategic objectives. As a SAP consulting generalist at PwC, you will focus on providing consulting services across various SAP applications to clients, analysing their needs, implementing software solutions, and offering training and support for effective utilisation of SAP applications. Your versatile knowledge will allow you to assist clients in optimising operational efficiency and achieving their strategic objectives. *Why PWC At PwC, you will be part of a vibrant community of solvers that leads with trust and creates distinctive outcomes for our clients and communities. This purpose-led and values-driven work, powered by technology in an environment that drives innovation, will enable you to make a tangible impact in the real world. We reward your contributions, support your wellbeing, and offer inclusive benefits, flexibility programmes and mentorship that will help you thrive in work and life. Together, we grow, learn, care, collaborate, and create a future of infinite experiences for each other. Learn more about us . At PwC, we believe in providing equal employment opportunities, without any discrimination on the grounds of gender, ethnic background, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, religion or other beliefs, perceived differences and status protected by law. We strive to create an environment where each one of our people can bring their true selves and contribute to their personal growth and the firm’s growth. To enable this, we have zero tolerance for any discrimination and harassment based on the above considerations. "   Role Overview   We are seeking a skilled   SAP Ariba Upstream Consultant   with   4+ years of experience   to join   our growing IT/Procurement team. In this role, you will lead the end-to-end design, implementation, template maintenance, and enhancement of our SAP Ariba Upstream modules. The ideal candidate   possesses   deep functional knowledge of strategic sourcing, contract management, and supplier relationship workflows. You will collaborate closely with internal procurement stakeholders and technical teams to map processes,   optimize   configuration, and manage ERP integrations.

Module Configuration & Maintenance   Sourcing:   Configure and manage sourcing event templates, RFx (RFI, RFP, RFQ), and reverse auctions.   Contracts:   Design, update, and   maintain   Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) templates, clauses, and workspaces.   Supplier Management:   Oversee and configure   Supplier Lifecycle & Performance (SLP)   and Supplier Information & Performance Management (SIPM).   Workflows:   Build and manage approval process configurations for all upstream modules.    Integration & Data Management   ERP Middleware:   Collaborate on data mapping between Ariba and SAP ECC or S/4HANA using   Cloud Integration Gateway (CIG) / SAP Integration Suite .   Data Synch:   Monitor   and troubleshoot master data replication and transaction tracker errors.   Supplier Network:   Assist   vendors with registration, onboarding, and qualification via the Ariba Network.    Business Analysis & Support   Requirement Gathering:   Lead workshops to translate business sourcing logic into operational system designs.   Testing Execution:   Create test scripts and lead Unit Testing, Integration Testing, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT).   Production Support: