Position: SAP Ariba Consultant / Managed Gateway Spend Network
Location: 100% Remote (within Spain)
Duration: Permanent/ Freelance
Description
This role involves supporting the greenfield implementation of SAP S/4HANA and Ariba for a leading consumer goods company. The global template has already been defined, and the project is now in the rollout phase for Benelux and Ecuador .
The consultant will be responsible for designing and configuring RICEFW objects, and leading multiple Ariba integration processes with SAP ECC and S/4HANA. The role includes full functional responsibility, from requirement gathering through testing, configuration, defect resolution, training, and user support.
Key Responsibilities
Ariba & SAP Integration Responsibilities
* Implement Ariba Strategic Sourcing integrations with SAP ECC/S4 (Purchase Info Record creation, Purchase Order creation, Contract creation, Material Master upload).
* Implement Ariba SLP integrations with SAP ECC/S4 using middleware (CPI) for Business Partner creation & modification.
* Implement Ariba Procurement integration scenarios (Procure-to-Pay integrations from Guided Buying to ERP).
* Implement SAP Business Network integrations with SAP ECC/S4 (Commerce Automation).
* Configure Managed Gateway for Spend and Network (integration projects, mappings, cross-references, lookup tables).
* Set up Ariba Integration via middleware (CPI) between Managed Gateway and SAP ECC.
* Configure Cloud Connector for Ariba integration.
* Perform SAP ECC customization in the Managed Gateway Add-On.
Functional & Project Responsibilities
* Define functional designs and collaborate with superusers and technical client teams to gather business requirements.
* Execute system configuration and ensure alignment with functional specifications.
* Resolve defects identified during testing phases.
* Deliver “train-the-trainer” sessions.
* Act as the primary point of contact for superusers and end-user queries.
* Provide functional support during critical project phases and go-live.
Must-Have Skills:
* Ariba Strategic Sourcing with SAP ECC / S/4HANA
* Ariba SLP with SAP ECC / S/4HANA using middleware (CPI)
* Ariba Procurement with SAP ECC / S/4HANA
* SAP Business Network with SAP ECC / S/4HANA (Commerce Automation)
Languages
* English: Mandatory – fluency required (minimum B2).
* Spanish or Dutch: Nice to have (not mandatory).