SAP MM WM Ariba Consultant

SAP MM WM Ariba Consultant - Permanent - Riyadh - Onsite

The Senior SAP Supply Chain Consultant (MM / Ariba / WM) is responsible for providing expert-level functional and strategic guidance across SAP Materials Management (MM), Warehouse Management (WM), and Ariba Procurement modules. The role focuses on delivering end-to-end supply chain solutions that enhance procurement, inventory, and warehouse processes. The consultant will serve as a trusted advisor to business stakeholders, lead workshops, and ensure seamless integration across SAP modules while driving process standardization and optimization.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Solution Design and Implementation

• Lead design, configuration, and deployment of SAP MM, WM, and Ariba modules.
• Conduct blueprinting sessions and workshops with business users to identify process requirements and map them to SAP solutions.
• Develop comprehensive solutions for procure-to-pay (P2P), source-to-settle, inventory management, and warehouse processes.
• Configure and support SAP Ariba solutions including Buying & Invoicing, Contracts, Sourcing, and Supplier Lifecycle Management.
• Ensure seamless integration between MM, WM, Ariba, and other SAP modules (SD, PP, FI/CO, QM).
• Provide guidance on best practices, process optimization, and system enhancements.

2. Project Delivery and Management

• Serve as a lead functional consultant on SAP implementation and upgrade projects, including ECC to S/4HANA migrations.
• Prepare functional specifications, solution documentation, and configuration guides.
• Participate in RICEFW development (Reports, Interfaces, Conversions, Enhancements, Forms, Workflows) with technical teams.
• Manage project deliverables, timelines, and stakeholder communication to ensure successful delivery.
• Support testing activities, including system testing, integration testing, and user acceptance testing (UAT).
• Mentor junior consultants and provide knowledge transfer to key users.

3. Continuous Improvement and Governance

• Evaluate existing supply chain processes and recommend improvements leveraging SAP best practices.
• Drive compliance with internal controls, procurement policies, and audit requirements.
• Support change management initiatives and user adoption strategies for SAP solutions.
• Monitor and support post-go-live activities, including troubleshooting, issue resolution, and performance optimization.

4. Stakeholder Engagement

• Lead workshops and working sessions with cross-functional business teams to align SAP solutions with business objectives.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, providing insights on supply chain and procurement processes.
• Collaborate with global teams in multi-country deployments and template rollouts.
• Manage vendor relationships related to SAP Ariba implementations and integrations.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• 10+ years of hands-on experience in SAP Supply Chain modules (MM, WM, Ariba).
• Strong experience in end-to-end procurement and logistics cycles, including P2P and warehouse operations.
• Proven ability to design and implement complex SAP solutions, lead workshops, and manage module integrations.
• Experience with SAP Ariba integration with SAP ECC or S/4HANA systems.
• Knowledge of S/4HANA environments, Fiori applications, and SAP Activate methodology.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and leadership abilities.

Desirable Skills

• SAP Certification in MM, WM, or Ariba modules.
• Experience in Extended Warehouse Management (EWM).
• Exposure to global SAP rollouts or multi-country deployments.
• Understanding of procurement compliance, supplier enablement, and Ariba Network integration.
• Experience with Agile delivery methodology and SAP project governance.

Soft Skills

• Strategic thinker with the ability to influence business decisions.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively across global and cross-functional teams.
• High attention to detail with a process-oriented mindset.
• Ability to mentor and guide junior consultants and team members.