Sap Ariba Technical Consultant

Tirumala P

SAP Ariba / Technical Consultant

Cell: +1-945-***-****

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SUMMARY

Over 15 years of comprehensive experience in SAP development and Techno-functional consulting, including 13 years in SAP SRM (Supplier Relationship Management) and 6 and half years in SAP Ariba Upstream and IVALUA.

Experienced SAP Consultant with hands-on expertise in SAP Ariba implementation, integration with SAP S/4HANA and ECC, and procurement process optimization. Proven track record in configuring Ariba modules, managing end-to-end project lifecycles, and delivering scalable solutions aligned with business goals.

Strong expertise in Adobe Forms, BRF+, Flexible Workflows, RAP (Restful ABAP Programming, CDS Views, Web Dynpro, IDOCS.

Proficient in SAP ABAP development across R/3 modules, with deep knowledge in data migration, Conversions, interface design, enhancement frameworks, RICEF components, and object-oriented ABAP.

Skilled in integrating and customizing complex scenarios using BDC, BAPI, BADI, Smart Forms, and SAP Scripts.

Experienced in SAP SRM, ROS (Registration of Suppliers) processes, BRF+ configurations, and business workflow design.

Demonstrated ability in requirement gathering, offshore team coordination, and delivering end-to-end SAP solutions.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Open to global travel for project assignments.

SAP Ariba, SAP R/3 modules (FI/CO, SD, MM, SRM5.0 and SRM7), S4HANA, ECC 6.0

Adobe Forms, Smart Forms, BDC, BAPI, BADI, ALV, RICEF, ALE, ABAP OO, User Exits, Dialog Programming.

Other Technologies:

IVALUA, Java.

Education

Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science – Sri Indu College of Engineering and Technology June 2006.

Certifications

SAP Certified Application Associate - SAP Ariba Integration with Cloud Integration Gateway 2022

SAP Certified Application Associate - SAP Ariba Sourcing

PROJECT EXPERIENCE:

Company Profile: Accenture Feb 2019 to Apr 2025.

Industry: Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing

Client: Sonae Arauco, Portugal

Role: SAP Technical role

Responsibilities:

Validating and updating data loads in SAP S/4HANA is a crucial step in ensuring data accuracy, consistency, and compliance during migration related to MM (Material Master data, purchasing data like PO, PR are uploaded from external system to S4HANA (Material and Service)).

Worked on email triggering for payment advice (2040) and dunning (1040) using (BTE)

Developed a custom application for posting deadstock using SAP RESTful Application Programming Model (RAP) with an unmanaged scenario, ensuring optimal data handling and performance.

Created custom UI5 application for deadstock using Business application studio as IDE.

Configured BRF+ (Business Rule Framework Plus) for dynamic decision logic in Procurement and Sales forms, enhancing automation and flexibility in form behaviour.

Implemented Flexible Workflows for Purchase Orders with condition-based triggers to streamline approval processes within the organization.

Designed and developed Adobe Forms for key business documents, including Sales Orders, Quotations, Sales Contracts, Purchase Orders, Purchase Contracts, and Requests for Quotation (RFQs), ensuring compliance with business and legal requirements.

Created custom ABAP reports to update records in custom tables, supporting data integrity and simplifying mass updates.

Developed a custom email notification framework to send dynamic, multi-recipient emails for Procurement and Sales forms, improving communication and user engagement across departments.

Industry: Natural resources and metals and mining industries

Client: Vedanta Group (CAIRN, IOB, HZL, SC)

Role: SAP Sourcing and CLM and Ariba Integration consultant and IVALUA support

Responsibilities:

Conducted detailed walkthroughs of SAP Ariba P2P/S2C processes during Discover phase, educating core business teams on digital procurement benefits and Ariba Network architecture.

Evaluated system prerequisites and version compatibility in the Prepare phase; aligned configuration checklist with deployment scope and technical readiness.

Led Explore phase activities including fit-gap analysis, functional validation, and identification of delta requirements in configuration, data integration, and extensibility.

Authored Business Blueprint (BBP) documents for key procurement and sourcing processes.

Executed agile configuration iterations, extending the Ariba landscape through custom validations, field extensions, and integration enhancements.

Supported data migration efforts across supplier master, contract objects, and catalog content; aligned adoption activities to business transformation goals.

Finalized production landscape setup; ensured successful data load, readiness checks, and solution cutover as part of Deploy phase.

Delivered hyper care support post-Go-Live, resolving issues per SLAs, and ensuring smooth stabilization of operations. Set up and manage integration between SAP Ariba and ERP systems using Cloud Integration Gateway (CIG) or middleware solutions.

Ariba Integration with ERP via PI module as middleware (CI9).

Custom Mapping

Understanding of procurement processes and how contracts align with sourcing strategies.

Experience in contract creation, negotiation, approval workflows, and compliance tracking.

Knowledge of contract templates, clause libraries, and integration with sourcing and procurement.

Expertise in contract repository management, version control, and obligation tracking

Ability to integrate CLM with SAP S4HANA, SAP Ariba Procurement, and third-party systems.

Ariba SLPM integration with ERP via MDG as source of truth.

Ariba Product Sourcing integration with ERP via CIG.

SAP ERP and Ariba Network integration.

Handling a handshake meeting for requirement gathering from client for implementation.

Provide the efforts estimation and planned the phases as per the Business needs for Development.

Creation of functional design documents and Business Requirement documents.

Raise SR (service request) to SAP-Ariba as per the requirement. Creation of change request related to implementation in Solution Manger.

Conduct UT, SIT, Informal UAT and creation of SAP Ariba-Test Plan document.

Co-ordinating with the PI team to complete business requirements (CI9).

Deploy the changes to production system with support handover document.

Exposure on Upstream module.

Worked in development which is as per the business need for minor/ moderate changes.

Supported IVALUA application as an admin for CAIRN entity for supplier onboarding and integration using PI/PO monitoring in SXMB_MONI.

Involved in certificate issues where integration was not happening from Vendor cloud application to CAIRN internal system.

Recognized with a Spot Award for exceptional contribution and commitment to ensuring system stability and process efficiency.

Industry: Metal and mining company

Client: NMDC Ltd

Role: SAP SRM Techno functional Consultant

Responsibilities:

Conducted user trainings post-Go-Live to ensure smooth user adoption and system usability across business units.

Actively participated in User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and Go-Live activities, contributing to successful project deployment and validation.

Provided critical support for Material Management (MM) issues, resolving functional and technical challenges impacting daily operations.

Led a team of 6 ABAP consultants, overseeing technical deliverables and ensuring alignment with project timelines and quality standards.

Worked on custom reports and enhancements in SAP SRM, specifically in the Sourcing module, optimizing procurement processes and user experience.

Provided ongoing production support, resolving incidents and implementing fixes to ensure system stability and performance.

Focused extensively on SAP SRM-related objects, including enhancements, custom developments, and incident/ticket resolution in line with defined SLAs, ensuring system reliability and business continuity.

Conducted code reviews and provided Subject Matter Expert (SME) consultation, supporting team members and maintaining high development standards.

Authored technical specifications based on functional requirements for custom developments, ensuring clear documentation and smooth implementation.

Proactively learning SAP Ariba (both upstream and downstream) to expand capabilities and support evolving client needs in procurement digitization.

I received client appreciation for consistent performance, technical expertise, and collaborative approach.

Company Profile: HCL Technologies Aug 2012 to Feb 2019

Industry: Agribusiness

Client: Elders, Australia

Role: SAP SRM functional Consultant

Responsibilities:

Lead the support project transition from DXC to HCL from onshore by arranging KTs from DXC team and passing to HCL respective SAP teams.

Resolved incidents and service tickets within defined SLAs, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.

Participated in weekly team meetings to coordinate tasks, share updates, and align project goals.

Managed the backend replication of supplier and product category data to the SAP SRM (Supplier Relationship Management) server.

Responsible for creation and configuration of new plants, including necessary system mappings and integration.

Conducted master data replication for material and vendor master’s from SAP R/3 to the EBP (Enterprise Buyer Professional) system.

Provided production support to end users, troubleshooting and resolving issues related to SAP MM (Materials Management) and SRM modules.

Involved in resolving problems integration issue with PI/PO interfaces in channel CorpExpress(XML invoice)

Industry: Aviation industry.

Client: Gulfstream, Dallas, Texas

Role: SAP Techno functional Consultant

Responsibilities:

Performed testing and validation of new custom developments to ensure functionality and alignment with business requirements.

Worked on US Payroll related custom developments for ACH file and Child Support Report.

Worked on Development Specification

Industry: industrial gases and engineering

Client: Linde PLC, CT, USA

Role: SAP SRM Technical Consultant

Responsibilities:

Worked on MDM (Master Data Management) extractor reports to facilitate accurate data transfer and integration.

Actively involved in Functional and Detailed Design Specification phases (FCS and DCS).

Provided application and production support for the Linde project, ensuring stable SAP SRM operations.

Developed ROS (Registration of Supplier) objects in alignment with project timelines and requirements.

Enhanced POWL (Personal Object Worklist) Queries for Transaction BP (Business Partner), covering Supplier, Bidder, and Contact Person roles.

Created questionnaires and mapped them to appropriate product categories within the ROS framework.

Implemented BSP (Business Server Pages) application changes related to ROS_PRESCREEN functionality.

Offered production support for organizational structure changes and troubleshooting of shopping cart (SC) and purchase order (PO) issues.

Performed daily monitoring of workflows and RFC (Remote Function Call) queues, resolving tickets and enhancements within SLA constraints.

Collaborated with application developers to deliver requirements and build custom objects when standard solutions were insufficient.

Analysed and developed Functional Requirement Specifications for new enhancements and system improvements.

Industry: Tea industry.

Client: Twinings, UK

Role: SAP Techno functional Consultant

Responsibilities:

Maintained SRM Organizational Structure, ensuring alignment with business and procurement hierarchies.

Recognized and appreciated by the client for outstanding contributions and reliable performance.

Involved in the creation and configuration of BRF (Business Rule Framework) components, including events, expressions, evaluation IDs, and function modules to support custom business logic.

Provided end-to-end support for both SAP SRM (Supplier Relationship Management) and ECC (ERP Central Component) related issues, ensuring business continuity.

Industry: Banking industry.

Client: Lloyds Bank (LBG), UK

Role: SAP SRM Technical Consultant

Designed and developed Smart Forms and identified appropriate BADIs (Business Add-Ins) to implement changes in SUS (Supplier Self-Services) Purchase Order output.

Resolved high-priority workflow issues, particularly those stalled in N-level approval processes, minimizing downtime and ensuring timely approvals.

Consistently received appreciation from onsite stakeholders for timely support and quality deliverables.

Involved in functionality of Automatic assert creation.

Given the deliverables on time.

Changed the fields in SRM portal screen.

Company Profile: WDC Ltd (Manpower Group). Dec 2010 to Jun 2012

Industry: Banking industry.

Client: UBS, Switzerland

Role: SAP SRM Technical Consultant

Responsibilities:

Created an instance of memory by using shared memory for getting Shop on be users for performance for search help.

Alignment issues for purchase order script in ecc6.0.

Developed the logic to get address based on the condition in SRM.

Added extra field for standard SRM screen.

Involved in configuration setting for change button.

Based on vendor and price in describe requirement and a check and messages.

Worked on refreshing issue regarding shop on behalf.

Added a field in ME22N using screen exit and populate field value from SRM.

Making some fields Visible on some condition basis.

Create a report which send a vendor file to the SEMINO (third party vendor).

Disabled a button by using ITS changes.

Create a table to see audit process (approval flow for a SC) of a SC

Special logic is implemented for 2nd Special approvers when they increased SC value.

Created a table which will be giving Account assignment based on category id.

Duns number field validation in backend.

Extended the search help for vendor based on Duns Number.

Received appreciation mail from client.

1) Ship to address for it requestor

2) Approvers flow update for Shopping Cart

Company Profile: Sunview Consultancy, Bangalore Sep 2010 to Nov 2010

Industry: Mining company and Aluminium Manufacturer.

Client: ALCAN, Canada

Role: SAP Technical Consultant

Responsibilities:

Developed LSMW for data migration using direct Input Method, Recording Method, BAPI Method, and IDOC Method.

Unit testing of LSMW

Migrating data from one server to other servers.

Developed Function modules for Cleansing for migration tool.

Developed Function modules for Extraction for migration tool.

Created customized tables for migration tool.

Monitoring the IDOCs through WE05, WE02 and Reprocessed the Error IDOCs through BD87.

Company Profile: Universal System Technologies, Inc. May 2010 to Sep 2010

Industry: Real estate.

Client: Total Environmental Buildings Pvt ltd, India

Role: SAP Technical Consultant

Responsibilities:

Developed Customer Receipts for specific document types.

Developed Batch input programs to transfer data from legacy system with Excel file for Accounts Receivable.

Designed a Smart form for Customer Term Sheet to display Payment Schedule and Total price along with Area, Rate and Amount.

Developed a customized program for J1inpp to update business place and section code for FI documents.

Developed a Smart form for Customer Tax Invoice and added SMARTFORMS details in Output Type RD00.

Developed ALV Report for check printing and payment advice.

Developed sap script for check printing and payment advice for HDFC & AXIS banks.

Developed a Smart form for Demand note contains Company address, logo and Customer details.

Developed reports for Purchases & labour Charges done for a particular period.

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