Job Description:

SAP Ariba Consultant
itelligence NTTData Business Systems -
We are one of the leading international IT full-service providers in the SAP environment, with employees in 25 countries. Our market-leading SAP competence was built through many years of developing highly innovative solutions and services, and enhanced through our strong international presence.Since 2008 itelligence has belonged to the NTT DATA corporate group, one of the largest telecommunications firms and IT service providers in the world. This cooperation allows our customers to take advantage of the best available support with their expansion plans, and provides our employees with a world leading network of specialists.
 NTTData Business Systems itelligence facts:
•    Established in 1989.
•    More than 8,400 employees. 
•    Specialist for innovative SAP technologies, like S/4HANA, Cloud Computing, Big Data, Business Analytics, User Experience (UX) as well as the Internet of Things.
•    Globally SAP Certified in Hosting, AMS, HANA Operations and Cloud Services.
•    More than 6,000 customers worldwide.
•    Headquarters in Bielefeld (Germany).
•    Management board: Norbert Rotter, Chief Executive Officer 
•    Located in 25 countries.

POSITION DESCRIPTION OVERVIEW
The Senior Expert Ariba role is a key and influencing role within the NTT DATA Business Solutions (NDBS) Supply Chain practice Itelligence Cloud & Logistics Practice.  The successful candidate will be part of a wider team responsible for the design and implementation of SAP solutions to our customer base and to meet our customer’s needs. As a Senior Expert you will support customer engagements and perform delivery of the SAP Ariba solutions working alongside Ariba Solution Architects, Project Managers and the Integration Team to deliver innovative and high- quality solutions integrated into core S4/ECCSAP ERP and non- SAP solutions.

Responsibilities and Expectations
•Support Ariba Solution Architect to workWork closely with customer and itelligence NDBS sales and business development teams to assist in the translation oftranslate business requirements into a solution that takes advantage of the SAP Ariba capabilities, supporting the architecting of SAP Ariba within the overall solution landscape.  This will include collaboratively compiling statements of works to support any stage of the sales and deal review processes.  Leads and co-ordinates integrated workshops with detail and complexity with Senior Stakeholders in the customer business.
•Provide thought leadership to Itelligence NDBS and its customers focused on procurement strategy, based on specifically in the SAP Ariba solutions and the Aribathe SAP Ariba product road map•Act as the design authority on the projects ensuring the quality and integrity of SAP Ariba solutions being implemented is aligned to industry best practice
•Adhering to the agreed NDBS itelligence strategy, engage in self-directed and other learning to keep pace with new technologies and developments to ensure itelligence remains at the forefront of the market within which we operate.  Share, use and communicate expert knowledge in order to develop others and make business processes more effective.
•Recognise potential for repeat and extended business with respect to end-to-end service offer by itelligence and provide comprehensive input.  Support itelligence to grow our business by being alert to the customer opportunities that present themselves.
•Have strength and depth in delivery and configuration expertise in the SAP Ariba Procure to PayBuying and Invoicing, SAP Ariba Source to Contract and Ariba Supplier Management solutions Buying and Invoicing.
•Have experience and knowledge in of the Source to Pay and Supplier Management, business processes Strategic Sourcing and Direct Spend for both Direct and Indirect Spend. 
•Have previous experience of SRM would be advantageous
•Have Eexperience of SAP ECC and/or SAP S/4 HANA Procurement, Goods Receipt, Service Sheet and InvoiceSourcing, Procurement and Accounts Payable processes would be advantageous

PERSONAL PROFILE - SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
•Is able to communicate, influence, convince and inspire effectively by own personality and act as a trusted role model and advisor within the SAP Ariba solution architecture field of expertise.
•Proven and demonstrable track record of successfully delivering customer projects and providing SAP Ariba solutions for the resolution of complex requirements.•Strong interpersonal and soft skills, able to quickly develop relationships with all stakeholders; within itelligenceNDBS  locally and globally, external customers, suppliers and partners to become a trusted advisor in your of field of expertise.
•Demonstrates gravitas and personal integrity, is able to overcome unforeseen situations and keeps business objectives in mind.  Drives results, effects, convinces and inspires by his/her personality, behaviour and communication style.  Is a role model and ambassador.
•Makes solid and reliable decisions in complex environments.
•Has a thirst for learning and staying on top of the evolving technology landscape.  Actively shares and transfers own expertise and operational knowledge in a structured method, thus making it useful and functional.

 PERSONAL PROFILE – EXPERIENCE
•The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate between 4 and 6 years of professional experience working within an SAP / Ariba consulting environment.  Experience working with a value added re-seller or software house would be advantageous
•Proven and demonstrable experience in solution design and architecture with successful delivery and experience of all elements of between 4 and 6 full project lifecycles

 

GENERAL
•Career opportunities exist along multiple route maps from people and leadership, products and expertise and project management.  Which route you take is up to you and we are on hand to provide guidance and support.  Join us to start the journey that is your career path.
•You will be expected to follow relevant policies, procedures and work instructions, and report to the appropriate superior if objectives cannot be met or a problem occurs, the resolution of which is outside the scope of his/her authority.•The jobholder is empowered with the necessary authority to make decisions appropriate to the execution of the responsibilities and tasks outlined. The above Job Description does not limit the employee in executing his job in concurrence with his main area of responsibility or other relevant jobs that they may be required to do.
•itelligence NDBS is an equal opportunities employer.   Please advise us should you require special arrangements for the interview process. 
You must be eligible to work in the UK and prepared to undergo high level security clearance

 

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