Package Specialist-SAP Ariba

Introduction

A career in IBM Consulting is built on long-term client relationships and close collaboration worldwide. You'll work with leading companies across industries, helping them shape their hybrid cloud and AI journeys. With support from our strategic partners, robust IBM technology, and Red Hat, you'll have the tools to drive meaningful change and accelerate client impact. At IBM Consulting, curiosity fuels success. You'll be encouraged to challenge the norm, explore new ideas, and create innovative solutions that deliver real results. Our culture of growth and empathy focuses on your long-term career development while valuing your unique skills and experiences.

In this role, you'll work in one of our IBM Consulting Client Innovation Centers (Delivery Centers), where we deliver deep technical and industry expertise to a wide range of public and private sector clients around the world. Our delivery centers offer our clients locally based skills and technical expertise to drive innovation and adoption of new technology.

Your role and responsibilities

As a Package Specialist: SAP Ariba, you will be responsible for implementing and configuring SAP Ariba solutions for clients. You will work closely with clients to understand their procurement and supply chain management needs and design, configure, and deploy Ariba solutions to meet their requirements. Your primary responsibilities will include: * Implement SAP Ariba Solutions: Design, configure, and deploy Ariba solutions to meet client requirements, ensuring seamless integration with existing systems and processes. * Analyze Business Processes: Identify areas for improvement and develop solutions to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance procurement and supply chain management. * Collaborate with Clients: Work closely with clients to understand their procurement and supply chain management needs, providing expert guidance and support throughout the implementation process. * Develop Customized Solutions: Apply expertise in SAP Ariba to develop tailored solutions that address specific client needs and challenges. * Deliver Solution Deployments: Ensure timely and successful deployment of Ariba solutions, meeting client expectations and delivering value to their business operations.

Required education
Bachelor's Degree

Preferred education
Master's Degree

Required technical and professional expertise

* SAP Ariba Implementation Expertise: Experience with implementing and configuring SAP Ariba solutions, including design, configuration, and deployment to meet client requirements. * Procurement and Supply Chain Knowledge: Experience working with procurement and supply chain management processes, including analysis and identification of areas for improvement. * Ariba Solution Development: Experience with developing customized Ariba solutions to address specific client needs and challenges. * System Integration: Experience with integrating Ariba solutions with existing systems and processes to ensure seamless functionality. * Business Process Analysis: Experience analyzing business processes to identify opportunities for improvement and developing solutions to increase efficiency and reduce costs.

Preferred technical and professional experience

* Exposure to Cloud-Based Procurement: Experience working with cloud-based procurement solutions, including SAP Ariba, to design and deploy scalable and efficient procurement processes. * Familiarity with Supply Chain Analytics: Exposure to analytics tools and techniques used to analyze supply chain data, identify trends, and optimize procurement processes. * Knowledge of Integration Technologies: Experience working with integration technologies, such as APIs and data mapping, to integrate Ariba solutions with existing systems and processes.

Years of Experience:
8-10