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Position: SAP Ariba Buying and Invoicing (B&I) Consultant
Duration: 12 months – contract
Location: Redmond, WA (Onsite)
JOB DESCRIPTION
SKILLS NEEDED : Design and implement end-to-end P2P processes using SAP Ariba B&I, SAP Ariba and backend systems
Roles and Responsibilities of an SAP Ariba Buying and Invoicing (B&I) Consultant:
Design and implement end-to-end P2P processes using SAP Ariba B&I.
Map business requirements to system functionalities, including catalog purchasing, purchase orders, and invoicing.
Configure procurement workflows, catalogs, and invoice reconciliation processes.
Set up and manage approval workflows for requisitions and invoices.
Configure catalogs, procurement rules, and invoice reconciliation.
Enable Guided Buying to simplify the purchasing process.
Set up supplier collaboration features for order and invoice processing.
Integrate SAP Ariba with ERP systems for PO and invoice posting.
Automate tax calculations and validations for invoices.
Monitor and optimize invoice payment cycles.
Support exception handling in the invoicing process, such as mismatched invoices.
Enable supplier onboarding and integration with the Ariba Network.
Configure and test interfaces between SAP Ariba and backend systems (e.g., SAP ECC, Oracle and Vertex).
Implement controls to ensure compliance with tax, regulatory, and internal policies.
Enable audit trails and reporting features for procurement and invoicing processes.
Conduct training sessions for procurement teams and end-users.
Develop user guides and process documentation for SAP Ariba B&I functionalities.
Provide ongoing support and troubleshoot issues in the P2P process.
Monitor system performance and recommend improvements.
Ability to analyze business processes and identify optimization opportunities.