Specialist - SAP-SAP Ariba SCC

Bristlecone India Limited’s SAP Procurement – Delivery team is seeking a Specialist in SAP Ariba Supply Chain Collaboration (SCC). The role will lead the design, configuration, and implementation of Ariba SCC solutions, ensuring seamless integration with SAP S/4HANA or ECC, and will mentor junior resources while delivering measurable improvements in supplier engagement and procurement efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end implementation of SAP Ariba SCC, including requirement gathering, solution design, configuration, testing, and rollout.
• Integrate Ariba SCC with SAP S/4HANA/ECC using middleware (e.g., SAP PI/PO, Cloud Integration) and ensure data consistency.
• Configure supplier collaboration workflows such as catalogs, purchase orders, invoices, and inventory visibility.
• Provide functional expertise on procurement processes (procure‑to‑pay, sourcing, supplier onboarding) and map them to Ariba SCC capabilities.
• Conduct workshops and training sessions for business users and suppliers to drive adoption.
• Collaborate with technical teams to resolve integration issues, performance bottlenecks, and data mapping challenges.
• Develop and maintain functional specifications, test scripts, and documentation in line with governance standards.
• Support post‑go‑live hypercare, issue resolution, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Mentor junior consultants and contribute to knowledge‑sharing within the SAP Procurement practice.
• Stay current with Ariba roadmap, releases, and best practices to recommend enhancements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands‑on experience implementing SAP Ariba Supply Chain Collaboration.
• Strong functional knowledge of procurement processes and supplier collaboration.
• Proven experience integrating Ariba SCC with SAP S/4HANA or ECC (PI/PO, Cloud Integration, APIs).
• SAP Ariba certification (e.g., Ariba SCC Functional Consultant) preferred.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to lead workshops, gather requirements, and translate them into technical solutions.
• Experience with agile delivery methodologies and project governance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field; MBA is a plus.
• Willingness to travel to client sites across India as needed.
• Fluent in English; proficiency in additional Indian languages is advantageous.

ABOUT US:

Bristlecone is the leading provider of AI-powered application transformation services for the connected supply chain. We empower our customers with speed, visibility, automation, and resiliency – to thrive on change.

Our transformative solutions in Digital Logistics, Cognitive Manufacturing, Autonomous Planning, Smart Procurement and Digitalization are positioned around key industry pillars and delivered through a comprehensive portfolio of services spanning digital strategy, design and build, and implementation across a range of technology platforms.

Bristlecone is ranked among the top ten leaders in supply chain services by Gartner. We are headquartered in San Jose, California, with locations across North America, Europe and Asia, and over 2,500 consultants. Bristlecone is part of the $19.4 billion Mahindra Group.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

Bristlecone is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

INFORMATION SECURITY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Understand and adhere to Information Security policies, guidelines and procedure, practice them for protection of organizational data and Information System.
• Take part in information security training and act while handling information.
• Report all suspected security and policy breach to InfoSec team or appropriate authority (CISO).
• Understand and adhere to the additional information security responsibilities as part of the assigned job role.