The consultant will be responsible for managing and maintaining the procurement (S/4 HANA MM) and Ariba modules providing technical support for procurementrelated issues and resolving incidents. As part of this work the consultant will be expected to identify business pain points and recurring issues to propose resolutions and to implement the approved solutions.
In addition the consultant will have the opportunity to contribute to the ongoing S/4 implementation program. Tasks may include the reviewing of FSDs the completion of testing tasks and the reviewing of testing evidence. The consultant may also be asked to contribute to functional design documents for S2P custom objects and enhancements.
Requirements
- Provide technical support for the procurement and Ariba modules including troubleshooting and issue resolution for both endusers and technical team members.
- Work closely with endusers and other stakeholders to understand and address their procurementrelated needs. This includes providing recommendations to improve the procurement process and identifying areas for system optimization.
- Provide support for procurement and Aribarelated requests including assistance with user account management system access and defects resolution.
- Work with technical team members to identify and prioritize requests for system enhancements.
- Manage and maintain procurement and Ariba applications including configuration and customization of the applications to meet the needs of the business.
- Collaborate with crossfunctional teams to support program delivery efforts including testing training and documentation. This includes working with the technical team to ensure that the procurement and Ariba modules are properly integrated with other enterprise systems.
- Develop and maintain technical documentation related to procurement and Ariba modules. This includes creating functional specification documents and system documentation.
- Stay uptodate with industry trends and best practices related to procurement and Ariba modules. This includes attending training sessions and conferences as well as participating in professional development opportunities.
EXPERIENCE
- Experience in SAP Ariba upstream deployment projects and template rollout projects including knowledge of integration between Ariba and S/4 HANA systems (Master Data and transactional data)
- Solid practical knowledge of S2P business processes including but not limited to direct & indirect procurement external service procurement subcontracting material requirement planning and automatic procurement contracts and sourcing management
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in procurement/ Ariba technical support and implementation
Knowledge of rotating equipment such as turbines, compressors and auxiliaries including associated international codes such as API and ISO Comprehensive understanding of HE and other regulatory compliance requirements Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Very good knowledge of spoken and written English language. Knowledge of Arabic is preferable. Professional Certifications Certified Training in RCM Modules preferred. Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP is accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Certified Reliability Engineer according to ASQ Vibration Certification - At least Category II (Category III preferred) according to ISO 18436-2. Lube Analysis Certification - At least Level II Machine Lubricant Analyst (MLA) (Category III preferred).