Software Engineer SAP Ariba and MM

Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.Commerce + Ecosystems (C+E) is responsible for enabling and optimizing the end-to-end customer journey on the Microsoft Cloud.C+E's Commerce Financial Platforms (CFP) team is responsible for Financial Platforms, Global Payments & Cash, Employee Financial Experiences, and C+E Governance, and also develops and operates financial commerce platforms and tools that perform all revenue management functions for our customers, partners, and staff worldwide.Overview Of The RoleAs part of Finance Experiences (FinEx) Procurement team in CFP, as an SAP Ariba Buying and Invoicing (B&I) Functional Analyst, you will be personally involved in leading the design, configuring the business requirements & features that enable our mission critical business partners. You will work closely with peers across teams (inside FinEx and across the company) to help build flexible and high-performing SAP Procurement Solutions that enable next generation of business services. This is a data-driven and fast paced environment - where Functional Analysts are empowered to innovate and take ideas from conception to scale. It is a great opportunity to work on something highly strategic to MicrosoftA Functional Analyst is accountable for solution design working with Product Owners, ABAP Programmers, Businesses partners, product groups, and other CFP SAP teams to ensure that ERP solutions are delivered, aligned to the Technology Roadmaps which are aligned to the business roadmaps and future business scenarios.An Ariba Functional Analyst must quickly establish the trust and confidence of our business partners by developing:Deep understanding of Source to Pay System landscape & Business process knowledgeSupport the Source to Pay Service lines by addressing the pain points and leveraging the opportunities to improve systems and processesDevelop strong collaborative relationships with key Business users to deliver reliable, supportable business solutionsDemonstrate ability to learn and adopt relevant new technologies, tools, methods and processes from Microsoft and industry.Provide problem-solving, technical innovation, and attention to detail.The Microsoft implementation of SAP is a large-scale enterprise solution featuring SAP ECC 6.0 EHP8 (FI-CO, SD, SCM, HCM, GTS). The journey to upgrade to S/4 HANA has begun at corporate level. FinEx Procurement has also embarked on its transformation journey with Ariba B&I implementation project which begun recently. This is an exciting opportunity for candidates who are motivated to grow their careers in SAP and Microsoft technologies. The individual hired for this position will implement solutions for Procurement service line using Ariba & SAP technology.An Ariba Functional Analyst must possess detailed working knowledge of Procurement processes from Sourcing to AP invoicing in Ariba. They should independently drive for results and consistently meet deliverables on projects with aggressive timelines.ResponsibilitiesPrimary Responsibilities:Participate in the requirements gathering process, guide discussions by representing standard out of the box functionality that exists and how it can be leveraged.Generate Business requirement documentation.Deliver required functionality according to Microsoft standards, align with portfolio roadmapsWorking hands-on with your team through design and implementation, demonstrating good engineering practices and coding along the way.Detail design of the E2E solution -Utilize reference architecture in project design workEnhance the project capabilities by continuous improvements & innovation, develop strong partnership with business and other groups, globally & ensure both excellence in design and delivery.Support Domain Architects in the definition of solution and technology roadmaps and industry standardsSharing your work and learnings with your team, other Microsoft teams, and the broader community.Driving code and design reviews and take them closure.Auto populate: "Embody our Culture and Values in Responsibilities section."QualificationsBasic Requirements (Must Have)BE/BTech or MBA.A minimum of 5-8 years' experience as an SAP Ariba Functional Analyst or SAP Materials Management Functional Analyst, Solution architect or SME with strong understanding of Source to Pay business processes.Experience in working on large scale global enterprise implementations with hands on experience in customization/configuration of Source to Pay domain –>In SAP Ariba like Sourcing, Buying & Invoicing, Business Network.In SAP S/4 HANA like Material Master, Procurement, Inventory Management & Accounts Payable.Expertise in Integration ofSAP Ariba with SAP ECC/ S/4 HANA.SAP Materials management with SAP FICO domain.Must be able to participate in a team environment and communicate effectivelyStrong problem solving, troubleshooting skills along with sound judgement and decision-making skills.Strong verbal and written communication skillsExperience working with geographically diverse groupsAbility to learn and grasps concepts quickly in a fast-paced environment.A strong understanding of Agile software development process & Software life cycle methodology.Experience in implementation of ARIBA Procurement solutions (Sourcing, Buying & Invoicing)Professional Training and Certification: SAP Ariba, SAP MMExcellent ability to succeed in ambiguous environment.Relationship management at leadership levelOptional - Exposure to AI/ML/GPT is a plus.Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.Auto populate. Please do not remove the statement.C+E #JoinCFPMicrosoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. 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