Principal Engineer

Principal Engineer, Tech Delivery

Principal Engineer- SAP Ariba-T7
Chennai/Pune

Responsibilities

• This role is a very techno-functional role with 7+ years of hands-on experience in Source to Pay processes and systems, configuring and developing in all aspects of Ariba and SAP ECC
• Hands-on experience in architecting and integrating all aspects of Source to Pay (STP) solutions for global deployments and must have SAP ECC experience
• You will be part of our global project team as an Ariba Solution Architect, contributing to IT deliverables throughout the project life cycle - responsible for aligning technology solutions with business strategies, working primarily with management and technical specialists across functional disciplines.
• Leads, facilitates and makes decisions on global design.
• Guide/advise/support the application and technical specialists in the multi-system application architecture and thoroughly understand available technology, tools, and existing designs for the applications involved and their impact upon each other.
• Drives harmonized process adoption across the company. Must have high credibility established through experience to drive the right harmonized decisions for the organization. Evangelizes re-use through the implementation of SAP template assets.
• Creates, reviews, and approves architecture designs.
• Guides and assists configuration/development staff throughout project lifecycle phases.
• Leads teams to establish technical strategies, standards, and tactical plans to be positioned for the current and future needs of the business.
• Performs technical oversight of implementation projects to ensure alignment with architecture and technology standards. Collaborates with the hardware, network, and database architects in application design and implementation.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• 9+ years of full life cycle Ariba project experience (Downstream), including:
• 5+ years in a solution architect role in SAP ECC for Ariba CIG integration

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on design, build/configuration, the test experience.
• Configuration experience and process knowledge of:
• Supplier Lifecycle and Performance (SLP)
• Buying and Invoicing
• Catalog
• Experience in complex/integrated ERP ecosystems, including integration between Ariba and:

1. 1. Multiple ECC or S/4HANA systems
   2. Use of CIG
   3. OneSource tax Integration

• Flexible working environment
• Volunteer time off
• LinkedIn Learning
• Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

Our Benefits

• Flexible working environment
• Volunteer time off
• LinkedIn Learning
• Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

About NIQ

NIQ is the world's leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. In 2023, NIQ combined with GfK, bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insights—delivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platforms—NIQ delivers the Full View. NIQ is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100+ markets, covering more than 90% of the world's population.

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