Role Overview
Key Responsibilities
Create detailed test plans, test scenarios, and test scripts for Ariba B&I and Ariba Network.
Estimate testing efforts and allocate tasks to team members.
Test Execution & Coordination
Lead Functional, System Integration Testing (SIT) and User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
Execute tests for:
o Requisitioning & catalog management
o Approval workflows
o Purchase Orders (PO) & change orders
o Goods receipts, service entry sheets
o Invoices, credit memos, and exceptions
o Ariba Network integrations (PO flow, Order Confirmation, ASN, Invoice flow)
Coordinate with business users, functional consultants, and technical teams.
Defect Management
Log, track, prioritize, and drive closure of defects.
Facilitate defect triage meetings with cross-functional teams.
Ensure timely resolution of testing issues and maintain defect quality standards.
Documentation & Reporting
Prepare test summary reports and quality dashboards.
Cross-functional Collaboration
Work closely with SAP Ariba functional teams to understand business processes.
Support cutover, hypercare, and post-go live testing cycles.
Required Skills & Experience
Hands-on testing experience with SAP Ariba Buying & Invoicing (B&I) and Ariba Network.
Strong understanding of procurement processes:
o Requisitions, catalogs, approvals
o PO lifecycle and confirmations
o Goods receipts SES
o Invoicing and exception handling
Strong knowledge of Ariba integration flows (ERP CIG Ariba Network).
Experience using tools such as HP ALM, JIRA, ServiceNow, qTest, etc.
Excellent analytical, problem solving, and communication skills.
Ability to lead and mentor test teams.
Good-to-Have Skills
Knowledge of Ariba Sourcing or Contracts.
Exposure to automation testing tools.
Understanding of Agile delivery frameworks.
Experience in multi country or global SAP rollouts.
Education
Bachelor s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, IT, or related field.
SAP Ariba certification is a plus.