IN_Senior Associate_CLM_OC - SAP AITH Core_Advisory_Bhubaneswar

Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Oracle

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in business application consulting specialise in consulting services for a variety of business applications, helping clients optimise operational efficiency. These individuals analyse client needs, implement software solutions, and provide training and support for seamless integration and utilisation of business applications, enabling clients to achieve their strategic objectives.

As a SAP consulting generalist at PwC, you will focus on providing consulting services across various SAP applications to clients, analysing their needs, implementing software solutions, and offering training and support for effective utilisation of SAP applications. Your versatile knowledge will allow you to assist clients in optimising operational efficiency and achieving their strategic objectives.

Why PWC 

At PwC, you will be part of a vibrant community of solvers that leads with trust and creates distinctive outcomes for our clients and communities. This purpose-led and values-driven work, powered by technology in an environment that drives innovation, will enable you to make a tangible impact in the real world. We reward your contributions, support your wellbeing, and offer inclusive benefits, flexibility programmes and mentorship that will help you thrive in work and life. Together, we grow, learn, care, collaborate, and create a future of infinite experiences for each other. Learn more about us 

At PwC, we believe in providing equal employment opportunities, without any discrimination on the grounds of gender, ethnic background, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, religion or other beliefs, perceived differences and status protected by law. We strive to create an environment where each one of our people can bring their true selves and contribute to their personal growth and the firm’s growth. To enable this, we have zero tolerance for any discrimination and harassment based on the above considerations. " 

Job Summary- 

We are seeking a skilled SAP Ariba Upstream Consultant with 4+ years of experience to join our growing IT/Procurement team. In this role, you will lead the end-to-end design, implementation, template maintenance, and enhancement of our SAP Ariba Upstream modules. The ideal candidate possesses deep functional knowledge of strategic sourcing, contract management, and supplier relationship workflows. You will collaborate closely with internal procurement stakeholders and technical teams to map processes, optimize configuration, and manage ERP integrations. 

Responsibilities:   

Module Configuration & Maintenance 

• Sourcing: Configure and manage sourcing event templates, RFx (RFI, RFP, RFQ), and reverse auctions. 

• Contracts: Design, update, and maintain Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) templates, clauses, and workspaces. 

• Supplier Management: Oversee and configure Supplier Lifecycle & Performance (SLP) and Supplier Information & Performance Management (SIPM). 

• Workflows: Build and manage approval process configurations for all upstream modules.  

Integration & Data Management 

• ERP Middleware: Collaborate on data mapping between Ariba and SAP ECC or S/4HANA using Cloud Integration Gateway (CIG) / SAP Integration Suite. 

• Data Synch: Monitor and troubleshoot master data replication and transaction tracker errors. 

• Supplier Network: Assist vendors with registration, onboarding, and qualification via the Ariba Network.  

Business Analysis & Support 

• Requirement Gathering: Lead workshops to translate business sourcing logic into operational system designs. 

• Testing Execution: Create test scripts and lead Unit Testing, Integration Testing, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT). 

• Production Support: Provide Level 2 and Level 3 functional troubleshooting for user lifecycle issues. 

• Analytics: Pull, customize, and deliver strategic executive-level reports within the Ariba reporting engine.  

Mandatory skill sets:   

Experience 

• 4+ years of hands-on functional experience with SAP Ariba implementations or application management support (AMS). 

• Minimum of 1–2 end-to-end lifecycle implementations of Ariba Upstream modules.  

Technical Knowledge 

• Ariba Suite: Deep expertise in Ariba Sourcing, Contracts, and SLP. 

• SAP MM Integration: Strong foundation in core SAP Material Management (MM) concepts like purchasing and vendor master data. 

• CIG Middleware: Practical experience managing integration flows and resolving payload errors via SAP CIG.  

Soft Skills 

• Strong client-facing skills to bridge communication between IT and business users. 

• Adaptability to work in Agile or DevOps-led team frameworks. 

• Clear written and verbal communication skills. 

Preferred skill sets:   

CLM/SIPM/ECC/CIG

Years of experience required:   

4

Education qualification:   

B.Tech/M.Tech

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required: Bachelor of Technology

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

SAP CLM

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Application Software, Business Model Development, Business Process Modeling, Business Systems, Communication, Creativity, Developing Training Materials, Embracing Change, Emerging Technologies, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Enterprise Integration, Enterprise Software, Implementation Research, Implementation Support, Implementing Technology, Inclusion, Innovative Design, Intellectual Curiosity, IT Infrastructure, Learning Agility {+ 19 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Government Clearance Required?

Job Posting End Date

August 24, 2026