Chief Procurement and SAP Manager

Procurement Expert

The primary objective of this role is to lead the implementation and support of SAP Materials Management (MM) modules, encompassing Procure-to-Pay (P2P), Inventory Management, and Logistics processes. Additionally, you will be responsible for implementing and supporting the Ariba Source-to-Pay platform and Cloud Integration Gateway (CIG) across projects and daily operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive the ongoing development and increased adoption of the Ariba platform within the organization.
• Monitor the Ariba product roadmap and communicate upcoming features and changes to stakeholders.
• Identify, plan, and manage the implementation of relevant new Ariba releases.
• Collaborate with the Procurement team to identify process optimization opportunities and lead the implementation of related solutions.
• Work closely with IT to ensure seamless integration between Ariba and other enterprise systems.

SAP MM Functional Responsibilities

• Lead the design, configuration, and implementation of enhancements in SAP Materials Management (MM) modules, focusing on Procure-to-Pay (P2P), Inventory Management, and Logistics processes both in-house development as well as project management those awarded to vendors.
• Gather and analyze business requirements and translate them into effective SAP MM solutions aligned with industry best practices.
• Configure purchasing and Inventory processes as required for in-house enhancements.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and end-to-end process alignment.
• Support testing cycles, including the creation of test scenarios, execution of unit tests, and coordination of User Acceptance Test (UAT) with business users.
• Provide Level 2 or 3 support and resolve MM related incidents, service requests, and enhancements according to defined Service Level Agreement (SLA) working with vendor teams.
• Support vendor teams for Service Requests when required.

Ariba CIG Integration Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal IT and Ariba teams to implement and support the Cloud Integration Gateway (CIG) for seamless integration between SAP S/4HANA and Ariba (e.g., Buying & Invoicing, Sourcing).
• Manage and monitor data flow between SAP and Ariba through CIG, ensuring timely and accurate transmission of purchase orders, invoices, goods receipts, and supplier data.
• Troubleshoot integration issues, manage CIG error logs, and coordinate with Ariba support for resolution of complex issues.
• Participate in mapping and testing of IDocs, cXML, and APIs related to CIG integration points.
• Maintain documentation of integration architecture, configuration, error handling procedures, and change management records.

Governance, Compliance & Stakeholder Engagement

• Liaise with key stakeholders across Procurement, Finance, and IT to gather feedback, identify improvement opportunities, and drive continuous enhancement of system usability and performance.
• Monitor system licensing usage and ensure compliance with contractual terms, regulatory requirements, and organizational policies.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing and providing relevant documentation related to SAP MM and Ariba systems.
• Ensure proper controls are in place for data integrity, user access, and process compliance across procurement platforms.

Issue Management & System Support

• Collaborate with stakeholders, internal IT teams, and Ariba support to manage workflow or data-related issues, system outages, and authorization requests.
• Maintain and update Ariba templates and workflows as needed.
• Track and manage support cases through the Ariba Support Network to ensure timely resolution.
• Manage user access and authorization requests in accordance with organizational policies.

Reporting & Data Analysis

• Perform data analysis using the Ariba platform to support business decision-making.
• Create and manage custom dashboards, public report folders, and define reporting metrics, frequency, and distribution.
• Develop and implement dashboards tailored to stakeholder needs.