Technology Consulting: SAP Ariba (Senior Associate)

PwC ,
London, Greater London

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Line of Service Advisory Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism Cloud Computing & Networking Management Level Senior Associate Job Description & Summary We help organisations to work smarter and grow faster. Our work is always evolving to respond to industry trends and management focus, and we combine our deep technical skills in response to our clients' changing needs. Over time, what we do remains closely linked with helping our clients improve the way they operate; innovate and grow; reduce costs; manage risks; leverage talent; and change the way they do business. Our aim is to support our clients in designing, managing and executing lasting beneficial change. Responsibilities: As a Senior Associate, you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers with extensive consulting and industry experience, helping our clients solve their complex business issues from strategy to execution. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to: * Proactively assist in the management of a portfolio of clients, while reporting to Managers and above * Be involved in the financial management of clients * Be actively involved in business development activities to help identify and research opportunities on new/existing clients * Contribute to the development of your own and team's technical acumen * Develop strategies to solve complex technical challenges * Assist in the management and delivering of large projects * Keep up to date with local and national business and economic issues * Continue to develop internal relationships and your PwC brand Minimum Requirements: * A recognized Degree qualification * 3 - 5 years of experience in SAP Ariba end to end implementations Successful candidates will need to demonstrate a proven track record in some or all of the following: * Managing project scope, timeline, resources, cost for SAP Ariba projects * SAP Ariba Strategic Sourcing capabilities including Ariba Spend Analysis, Ariba Sourcing, Ariba Contracts, Ariba Supplier Lifecycle & Performance and Supplier Risk * SAP Ariba Procurement capabilities including SAP Ariba Buying and Invoicing, SAP Ariba Guided Buying, SAP Ariba Catalog and SAP Ariba Invoice Management * SAP Ariba Commerce Automation, Payables and Supply Chain Collaboration using the Ariba Network * SAP Ariba Snap * Strong experience in SAP Ariba implementation consulting. Pre and post implementation experience of delivery of Ariba on-demand products preferably together with integration to SAP ERP products. eProcurement, AP and/or Expense Management experience is beneficial. * Extremely strong client management/project management skills including ability to work with customers to execute an implementation plan that works towards a rapid, successful go live. * Development of procurement vision and strategy * Understanding key procurement processes including: Purchase to Pay, Supplier Information Management, Source to Contract Additional requirements: * Ability to deliver a procurement improvement programme with successful outcomes * Strong knowledge of procurement policy and procedures development * Expertise in Supplier Management and supplier risk management * Contract tendering and contract management experience * As well as technical knowledge and experience, you must be able to demonstrate exceptional interpersonal skills, commercial acumen and ability to thrive in a team environment. Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified) Degrees/Field of Study required: Degrees/Field of Study preferred: Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified) Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified) Travel Requirements Not Specified Available for Work Visa Sponsorship? Yes Government Clearance Required? No Job Posting End Date