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SAP Ariba Consultant

Marburg, Deutschland
Weltweit
Bachelor´s degree (Procurement & Logistics)
Marburg, Deutschland
Weltweit
Bachelor´s degree (Procurement & Logistics)

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Skills

Wirtschaftliche EffizienzChange ManagementCloud ComputingSAP ApplicationsStakeholder-EngagementAusbildungsaktivitätenBeschaffungSAP AribaProjektlieferung
Results-driven functional consultant with robust business acumen and solid technical expertise. Demonstrated success in leading and supporting SAP Ariba implementations, including P2P, SLP, and S2C process rollouts, as well as effective change management and training initiatives. Experienced in driving procurement transformations for large and mid-sized organizations, consistently delivering impactful solutions that enhance operational efficiency and stakeholder engagement. Committed to leveraging a unique blend of skills to facilitate seamless project execution and foster organizational growth.

Erfahrung

Berufserfahrung5 - 10 Jahre
Freelancer seit2018

Sprachen

DeutschMutterspracheEnglischverhandlungssicherKroatischgut

Projekthistorie

SAP Ariba Consultant (Part-time)

BearingPoint GmbH

Internet und Informationstechnologie

1000-5000 Mitarbeiter

I deliver consulting services within the SAP Ariba Supplier Lifecycle and Performance (SLP) and Source to Contract (S2C) environments with a strong focus on compliance-related processes. I support business and key users throughout design, configuration, testing, and enablement phases to ensure compliant and sustainable solutions.

Key responsibilities and contributions:

  1. Workshop Preparation & Facilitation – Plan, organise, and conduct workshops with business departments and key users to gather requirements and align on processes across SLP and S2C.
  2. Process & Compliance Enablement – Present and explain SAP Ariba SLP and S2C processes, system functionalities, and compliance requirements to business stakeholders.
  3. Documentation & Recommendations – Document workshop outcomes, decisions, and actionable recommendations for process and system improvements.
  4. System Configuration & Customizing – Configure SAP Ariba SLP and S2C in line with company-specific requirements and compliance standards.
  5. System Documentation – Create and maintain system documentation, process descriptions, and work instructions for sourcing, contracting, and supplier lifecycle processes.
  6. Unit & System Testing – Plan, execute, and evaluate unit and system tests within SAP Ariba SLP and S2C.
  7. Defect Management – Identify, analyse, and resolve system or process deviations in collaboration with project teams and business users.

SAP Ariba Consultant (Part-time)

GQS AG

Internet und Informationstechnologie

250-500 Mitarbeiter

I provide application management, consulting, and operational support for SAP Ariba Supplier Lifecycle and Performance (SLP) and Source to Contract (S2C) modules. I ensure stable system operations, accurate configuration, and efficient end-to-end sourcing and supplierlifecycle processes through close collaboration with business and technical stakeholders.

Key contributions:

  1. Application Support & Operations – Provide day-to-day application management and support for SAP Ariba SLP and S2C, ensuring system stability and business continuity.
  2. Incident & Change Management – Act as the primary contact for incidents, service requests, and changes, performing root cause analysis and coordinating resolutions across teams.
  3. Functional Consulting & Configuration – Analyse business requirements and configure Ariba templates, questionnaires, approval workflows, and master data to support sourcing and contracting processes.
  4. Supplier Lifecycle Management – Support supplier onboarding, registration, qualification, and lifecycle processes, ensuring data quality, compliance, and user adoption.
  5. Sourcing & Contracting Enablement – Support sourcing events and contract workspaces, advising business users on best practices and process optimisation.
  6. Stakeholder Collaboration – Work closely with business users, IT teams, and SAP support to resolve complex issues and continuously improve the Ariba S2C landscape.

SAP Ariba Consultant (Part-time)

Hays AG
I provided consulting services with a focus on supplier enablement, SAP Business Network connectivity, and the integration of Ariba processes and documents into existing SAP backend systems.

Key Responsibilities & Tasks:
  • Supplier Enablement: Comprehensive execution of supplier enablement on the SAP Business Network with a specific focus on direct material suppliers.
  • Integration Consulting: Functional and technical consulting for the seamless integration of SAP Ariba processes into existing SAP backend structures.
  • Onboarding & Connectivity: Management and technical connection of suppliers to the SAP Business Network for efficient operational process execution.
  • Data Governance & Master Data: Ensuring the complete, consistent, and error-free transfer of vendor master data across all interfaces.
  • Transaction Rules Configuration: Configuration and management of transaction rules for Purchase Orders (PO), Order Confirmations (OC), Advanced Shipping Notices (ASN), and Invoices (INV).
  • Invoice Reconciliation: Configuration and implementation of an invoice reconciliation process.
  • Testing & Quality Assurance: Execution of End-to-End System Integration Testing (SIT) and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) to validate process flows.
  • Hypercare & Stabilization: Providing post-go-live hypercare support, troubleshooting, and stabilizing operations during the critical transition phase.

SAP Ariba Consultant

Emineo AG

Internet und Informationstechnologie

250-500 Mitarbeiter

I provided consulting, support, and coaching to the technical consultant during the conversion of the existing SAP ECC–Ariba SLP interface to S/4HANA. Furthermore I ensured seamless integration, configuration
accuracy, and end-to-end system reliability through close collaboration with project stakeholders.

Key contributions:
  1. Interface Conversion – Supported the migration of the existing SAPnECC–Ariba SLP interface to S/4HANA, ensuring alignment with integration and data standards.
  2. Configuration Review – Verified and optimised system configuration and Customizing settings to maintain compatibility and performance.
  3. Quality Assurance – Oversaw testing processes, validated data integrity, and ensured a smooth transition during cutover and go-live phases.
  4. Coaching & Collaboration – Guided and supported the technical consultant, fostering knowledge transfer and adherence to best practices.

SAP Ariba on demand expert sourcing

Movate Inc.

Internet und Informationstechnologie

1000-5000 Mitarbeiter

As a SAP Ariba Sourcing Module specialist with Movate, I partnered with enterprise clients to optimise their sourcing operations and resolve complex procurement challenges. I worked directly with sourcing users to deliver end-to-end support, including:
  1. Incident Resolution & Troubleshooting – Diagnosed and resolved sourcing-related issues such as RFx event configuration, auction setup, template errors, approval workflow delays, and supplier participation problems.
  2. Best Practice Enablement – Guided sourcing teams on efficient event creation, supplier management, and result analysis to maximize ROI and align with procurement strategy.
  3. Stakeholder Collaboration – Served as a trusted liaison between client sourcing teams, internal support functions, and SAP for escalations.
  4. Continuous Improvement – Identified recurring challenges, recommended process enhancements, and helped clients unlock greater value from SAP Ariba's capabilities.
By combining deep expertise with a consultative approach, I helped organisations streamline sourcing activities, improve supplier engagement, and achieve measurable cost and efficiency gains.

SAP Ariba Trainer and Consultant

INGKA Holding BV
Delivered end-to-end training for key users, end users, and AP specialists in SAP Ariba Guided Buying, leveraging IKEA's test environment for live demonstrations. Designed and produced custom e-learning modules and comprehensive training manuals to ensure participants were well-prepared prior to sessions.

Key contributions:
  • Training Delivery: Conducted interactive, role-specific training sessions using IKEA's test system to replicate real-world procurement scenarios.
  • Learning Materials: Developed tailored e-learning content and step-by-step manuals for each participant group, ensuring knowledge retention beyond the sessions.
  • Process Recommendations: Provided the client's stakeholders and Accounts Payable team with actionable short-term improvement suggestions to enhance guided buying efficiency and user adoption.
Outcome: Increased system adoption, improved procurement process understanding across business roles, and strengthened IKEA's capability to leverage SAP Ariba Guided Buying for day-to-day operations.

SAP Ariba Lead Consultant

Koenig & Bauer AG
Led the end-to-end implementation and support of SAP Ariba Sourcing for both indirect and direct goods, collaborating closely with the client and key stakeholders across all project phases.

Key responsibilities and achievements:
  • Requirements & Design: Planned and facilitated requirements- gathering workshops; developed enablement workbooks; authored the Functional Design Document and secured stakeholder approval.
  • System Build & Configuration: Built and configured Ariba test and production environments, independently handling standard integration tasks and collaborating with integrators for complex activities. Key deliverables included template and event rule creation, SAP Ariba Support–coordinated configurations, and mass uploads of users, groups, and suppliers.
  • Testing & Quality Assurance: Designed and executed System Integration Testing (SIT) and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) scenarios to validate solution readiness.
  • Training & Support: Created role-specific training materials and delivered targeted training sessions to ensure smooth adoption and operational stability.
Outcome: Successfully deployed an SAP Ariba Sourcing environment, enabling the client to streamline sourcing operations, enhance supplier collaboration, and maintain operational continuity post–go-live.

SAP Ariba Principal Consultant

Brainbox Consulting BV
Led the design and implementation of category blueprints for the SAP Ariba Guided Buying module, aligning procurement strategies with operational needs and compliance requirements.

Key contributions:
  • Category Strategy & Blueprinting: Analyzed supply chains and spend categories in collaboration with category managers; developed category playbooks detailing buying channels (catalogues, line item forms, RFQ forms), thresholds, procurement policies, and process variants.
  • Guided Buying Build: Directed the build phase in SAP Ariba Guided Buying, using the Form Builder to design intuitive homepages and optimize user navigation. Oversaw and mentored junior consultants during build activities.
  • Fit2Core Workshops: Facilitated and moderated workshops to identify and map regional deviations from global core design, ensuring localization needs were met without compromising standardization.
  • Training & Enablement: Designed and delivered targeted training sessions for client stakeholders, driving adoption and effective use of Guided Buying functionality.
Outcome: Delivered tailored Guided Buying solutions that enhanced user experience, increased policy compliance, and streamlined purchasing processes across diverse client landscapes.

SAP Ariba Consultant

Cancom GmbH
Delivered full-cycle SAP Ariba implementations, from catalog creation and supplier enablement to E2E testing, training, hypercare, and sustainable issue resolution, ensuring smooth adoption and lasting business impact.

Core SAP Ariba Project Activities & Expertise:
  • Catalog Creation: Designed and maintained catalogs, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and ease of navigation for end users.
  • Supplier & Buyer Enablement (Ariba Network): Onboarded and trained suppliers and buyers on the Ariba Network (AN), ensuring smooth integration and transactional readiness.
  • End-to-End Testing: Developed and executed comprehensive E2E test scenarios to validate workflows, integrations, and data integrity.
  • Documentation & Manuals: Created detailed user manuals, quick reference guides, and process documentation to support system adoption.
  • Training Delivery: Conducted role-specific training sessions for buyers and suppliers, both in-person and via virtual platforms, to ensure operational proficiency.
  • Implementation & Rollout: Oversaw full deployment of SAP Ariba solutions, from configuration through go-live, ensuring alignment with business requirements.
  • Hypercare Support: Acted as primary point of contact post–go-live, monitoring system performance, addressing incidents, and ensuring user confidence.
  • Root Cause Analysis & Issue Resolution: Investigated incidents to identify underlying issues and implemented sustainable fixes to prevent recurrence.

SAP Ariba Consultant

Swisscom Schweiz AG
In this position, I led the delivery of SAP Ariba Source-to-Contract, Guided Sourcing, and Supplier Lifecycle & Performance projects from concept to post–go-live. My responsibilities included solution design, configuration, deployment, testing, training, and hypercare support, ensuring seamless integration, operational readiness, and long-term process efficiency.

Core Project Contributions:
  • Conceptual Design (S2C): Developed and validated strategic designs for Source-to-Contract solutions, aligning with client procurement processes and compliance requirements.
  • Implementation – Guided Sourcing: Configured and deployed SAP Ariba Guided Sourcing to streamline event creation, supplier collaboration, and sourcing efficiency.
  • Deployment (S2C & SLP): Delivered full rollouts of S2C and Supplier Lifecycle & Performance modules, ensuring seamless integration and operational readiness.
  • End-to-End Testing: Designed and executed comprehensive test scenarios to validate workflows, integrations, and data accuracy.
  • Documentation & Manuals: Created detailed user guides, quick reference materials, and process documentation to support system adoption.
  • Training Delivery: Conducted targeted training sessions for users and suppliers, both in-person and virtually, to ensure operational proficiency.
  • Hypercare Support: Provided post–go-live monitoring, proactive issue resolution, and stakeholder guidance to stabilize operations.
  • Root Cause Analysis & Issue Resolution: Investigated incidents to identify and address underlying causes, implementing sustainable solutions to prevent recurrence.

SAP Ariba Consultant

Aldi International Services GmbH & Co OHG
Leveraging deep expertise in SAP Ariba Sourcing operations and post-deployment support, I ensured system stability, optimized processes, and drove continuous improvement. My work spanned incident resolution, knowledge transfer, and proactive system monitoring to maintain business continuity and performance.

Operational Excellence & Support Activities:
  • Lead Incident Management (T&C Level 3): Managed high-priority incidents at Tier 3, coordinating cross-functional teams to ensure timely resolution.
  • Hypercare: Provided intensive post–go-live support, monitoring system performance and addressing issues in real time.
  • Root Cause Analysis: Identified and eliminated the underlying causes of recurring issues, implementing sustainable fixes.
  • CIG Monitoring: Oversaw integration monitoring through SAP Cloud Integration Gateway to maintain stable data flows.
  • Issue Resolution: Delivered prompt, accurate resolutions to both technical and functional system issues.
  • Documentation & Manuals: Created comprehensive user manuals and quick reference materials for ongoing operational support.
  • Training Delivery: Conducted targeted user and supplier training sessions to increase adoption and system proficiency.
  • Sustain & Improve: Maintained system performance while identifying opportunities for enhancements and process optimization.
  • Release Readiness: Prepared systems, users, and documentation for new releases to ensure smooth transitions.
  • Steady State E2E Testing: Performed full end-to-end testing cycles in steady-state operations to safeguard process integrity.

Senior SAP Ariba Consultant

CSL Behring GmbH

Pharma und Medizintechnik

>10.000 Mitarbeiter

As part of the global PACE initiative, I led key activities to enable suppliers worldwide on the Ariba Network and to roll out harmonized Source-to-Pay processes. My role combined project management, process design, testing, and stakeholder engagement to ensure a smooth global deployment and measurable operational improvements.

Key contributions:
  • Led the global supplier enablement process on the Ariba Network (AN), ensuring smooth onboarding and transactional readiness across multiple regions.
  • Managed the rollout of Source-to-Pay (S2P) processes, aligning global standards with local requirements.
  • Evaluated, selected, and implemented catalog solutions to optimize purchasing efficiency and compliance.
  • Designed and executed end-to-end testing (E2E) to validate system functionality, data integrity, and process alignment.
  • Provided hypercare support, resolving post–go-live issues and stabilizing operations.
  • Delivered training sessions for internal teams and external partners to ensure readiness and adoption.
  • Established and monitored KPIs, tracking adoption rates, process compliance, and operational performance.
  • Produced frequent progress reports for stakeholders, providing transparency on project milestones, risks, and outcomes.

Project Manager

Raats&Gnam GmbH

Medien und Verlage

50-250 Mitarbeiter

Created and maintained customized catalogs for key customers, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and optimal user experience.

Project Manager

Ratiopharm GmbH

Pharma und Medizintechnik

>10.000 Mitarbeiter

Led global supplier enablement and catalog management initiatives in SAP Ariba, ensuring seamless onboarding, accurate content, and compliance with procurement policies.

Key contributions:
  • Managed ERP integrations with SAP R/3 and Oracle, overseeing data management to maintain integrity and consistency across systems.
  • Delivered P2P issue resolution and supported hosted entities to ensure smooth operations post–deployment.
  • Coordinated international project teams across multiple time zones
  • Drove process modulation to standardize workflows while accommodating regional requirements.

Director´s Assistant

SPS Solutions UG

Konsumgüter und Handel

50-250 Mitarbeiter

Buyer IT Hardware + Software

T-Systems International GmbH

Internet und Informationstechnologie

>10.000 Mitarbeiter

∙ Tendering, conducting benchmark analysis on national and international markets
∙ Price comparisons based on net present value analysis and TCO
∙ Negotiation of national / international project contracts
∙ Operational execution and maintenance of purchase orders in SAP
∙ Plan and Build for outsourcing of operational procurement processes

Buyer and Project Manager

Therapy Center Vesalius GbR

Pharma und Medizintechnik

50-250 Mitarbeiter

  • Implementation of operational procurement processes
  • Introduction of an ordering system
  • Implementation of an QM system according to DIN EN ISO 9001:2008

Buyer and Product Manager

Rayher Hobby GmbH

Konsumgüter und Handel

500-1000 Mitarbeiter


Purchasing Specialist

Rayher Hobby GmbH

Konsumgüter und Handel

500-1000 Mitarbeiter


Purchasing Specialist

Butzbach Industrietore GmbH

Industrie und Maschinenbau

1000-5000 Mitarbeiter



Zertifikate

Introducing SAP Ariba NextGen Sourcing

SAP

2026

Approved SAP Ariba on demand expert S2C

Movate Inc

2025

Managing Clean Core for SAP S/4HANA Cloud

SAP

2025

Agile Project Management

PMI

2025


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