SAP Procurement/Ariba Functional Consultant with Healthcare

Job Summary:
We are looking for a highly experienced SAP Procurement and Ariba implementation specialist with deep domain expertise in source-to-pay processes for healthcare manufacturing. The consultant will lead comprehensive procurement transformations, bringing extensive knowledge of strategic sourcing, supplier management, and procurement compliance in regulated industries.

Key Responsibilities:
SAP Implementation Leadership:
Lead end-to-end SAP Ariba and procurement implementation projects across multiple business units
Conduct detailed source-to-pay process assessments and transformation roadmap development
Design integrated procurement solutions spanning Ariba Suite and SAP S/4HANA backend
Develop comprehensive functional specifications for sourcing, contracting, and procure-to-pay processes
Execute complex Ariba configurations including workflow design, approval processes, and catalog management
Lead supplier enablement programs and supplier portal implementations
Manage integration architecture between Ariba cloud solutions and on-premise SAP systems Domain

Expertise & Process Design:
Design strategic sourcing processes including RFx management, auction events, and contract negotiations
Implement comprehensive supplier lifecycle management with qualification, performance monitoring, and risk assessment
Configure advanced procure-to-pay processes with three-way matching, exception handling, and automated approvals
Design category management strategies for direct and indirect procurement
Implement spend analytics and procurement performance dashboards
Configure advanced approval workflows with delegation management and escalation procedures
Design supplier collaboration processes including supplier self-service and portal capabilities

Healthcare Manufacturing Specialization:
Implement FDA-compliant supplier qualification and audit management processes
Design procurement processes for active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and critical raw materials
Configure GMP-compliant supplier management with certificate of analysis tracking
Implement procurement processes for clinical trial materials and regulatory submission
Design controlled substance procurement with DEA compliance and inventory tracking
Configure supplier risk management for single-source and critical suppliers

Required Skills & Experience:
SAP Implementation Experience:
10+ years of comprehensive SAP Ariba and procurement implementation experience with minimum 5 full lifecycle projects
Proven experience leading large-scale source-to-pay transformations in manufacturing environments
Deep technical expertise in SAP Ariba Suite configuration (Sourcing, Contracts, Buying, Invoice, SLP)
Extensive experience with SAP MM procurement processes and Ariba-SAP integration
Strong experience with supplier enablement, change management, and user adoption strategies
Hands-on experience with Ariba integration technologies and custom development coordination

Domain Knowledge:
Extensive procurement and strategic sourcing domain expertise across multiple industries
Deep understanding of sourcing methodologies, supplier selection, and contract management
Strong knowledge of procure-to-pay processes, spend analysis, and procurement performance management
Experience with category management, supplier relationship management, and risk assessment
Understanding of procurement compliance, audit requirements, and internal controls
Knowledge of advanced procurement concepts like supplier development and collaborative planning

Healthcare Manufacturing Expertise:
Minimum 5+ years of healthcare/pharmaceutical procurement implementation experience
Deep understanding of FDA supplier qualification requirements and cGMP compliance
Experience with pharmaceutical supply chain risk management and business continuity planning
Knowledge of controlled substance procurement regulations and DEA compliance
Understanding of clinical trial procurement and regulatory submission requirements

Preferred Qualifications:
SAP Ariba certification in multiple solution areas
Advanced procurement certifications (CPSM, CSCP, or equivalent)
Experience with SAP S/4HANA sourcing and procurement functions
Knowledge of procurement analytics and artificial intelligence applications
Previous experience with validated procurement systems and computer system validation