SAP MM Ariba Consultant - Manager - 63999411

About Cognizant's SAP Practice

Cognizant's SAP practice is part of our Enterprise Platform Services (EPS) unit. In Cognizant's SAP practice, we help enterprises maximize business value in the digital economy. As part of this practice, you will drive digital acceleration, to prepare our clients for the approaching autonomous business by unlocking the value of digital with industry-specific outcomes. Our extended service portfolio and business solutions help our clients gain competitive leadership, discover new revenue streams and achieve business agility-all with the operational mandates of cost and efficiency.

Cognizant Technology Solutions is currently seeking a highly skilled SAP MM Ariba Consultant who will be catering to North America customers and involves supporting proactive and reactive business opportunities such as managed services and transformation. The individual will be closely working with our onsite sales / delivery teams, and participate in solution discussions, and workshops.

Role: SAP MM Ariba Consultant

Job Level: Manager

Location:. Dallas, TX. Work from home - Hybrid.

Duration: Full Time only

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly experienced SAP MM Ariba Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of SAP MM modules and extensive experience in procurement processes, inventory management, and vendor invoice management. This role requires expertise in SAP Ariba Guided Buying and integration with other SAP modules.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain SAP MM master data, including materials, vendors, and purchasing info records.
• Oversee procurement processes such as purchase requisitions, purchase orders, and RFQs.
• Handle inventory management and vendor invoice management.
• Implement and support SAP Ariba Guided Buying, including ARIBA ECC interfaces.
• Integrate SAP MM with other SAP modules (e.g., FI, PP, SD, WM/EWM).
• Utilize knowledge of SAP S/4HANA and Fiori applications.
• Understand and manage the end-to-end P2P cycle, from requisition to payment.
• Execute indirect and direct procurement processes.
• Manage inter-company purchasing and stock transfer orders.
• Lead SAP MM/P2P implementations, upgrades, and support projects.
• Design, configure, and test SAP MM/P2P solutions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to SAP MM/P2P.
• Integrate SAP MM/P2P with non-SAP systems (e.g., supplier portals, external invoicing systems).

Qualifications:

• At least 11 years of experience in SAP MM modules.
• Proven experience in SAP Ariba Guided Buying and ARIBA ECC interfaces.
• Strong knowledge of integration with other SAP modules.
• Familiarity with SAP S/4HANA and Fiori applications is a plus.
• Comprehensive understanding of the P2P cycle.
• Experience with indirect and direct procurement processes.
• Knowledge of inter-company purchasing and stock transfer orders.
• Demonstrated experience in SAP MM/P2P implementations, upgrades, and support projects.
• Ability to design, configure, and test SAP MM/P2P solutions.
• Excellent troubleshooting and issue resolution skills.
• Experience with creating, maintaining, and managing SAP MM master data.
• Experience with integrating SAP MM/P2P with non-SAP systems.

Preferred Qualifications:

Ariba Certified Integration Professional

Salary and Other Compensation:

This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans.

Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan and contributions
• Long-term/Short-term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.