Ashish Saini

• Ariba P2P (Procure-to-Pay) Catalog buying,Purchase requisition/order management, Goods receipt, Invoice management and payment.
• SAP Ariba S2P (Source-to-Pay) Sourcing, Supplier Lifecycle & Performance, Contract Management, Procurement (includes P2P)
• Ariba business network Electronic ordering, Invoice and payment processing, Collaboration on orders, shipments, and invoices, Key for real-time supplier collaboration.
• CIG (Cloud Integration Gateway) Real-time data exchange (POs, invoices, receipts), Simplifies integration (less custom code), Replaces older CI9/ITK integrations
• SAP ALM (Application Lifecycle Management) Manages the lifecycle of SAP applications including Ariba integrations, SAP Solution Manager, SAP Cloud ALM, Used for change management, testing, deployment, and monitoring.
• Service Manager (like ServiceNow): managing IT-related changes, incidents, problems, etc.Depending on context, this could be a role, tool, or module managing services either in procurement or IT.
• Request for Change (RFC) ProcessIT Change Management (commonly via ITSM tools like ServiceNow)

1. Initiate RFC – Change raised for a config or functional change (e.g., Ariba config update).

2. Assessment & Approval – Risk, impact, and cost assessment.

3. Change Planning – Schedule, test, and prepare.

4. Implementation – Deploy changes (e.g., CIG mappings, Ariba config, S/4 updates).

5. Post-Implementation Review

• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to successfully deliver comprehensive solutions for clients.

• Streamlined Ariba Downstream operations, ensuring smooth Procure-to-Pay and Procurement processes
• Support AMS project for Ariba Upstream templates for RFP, RFI, RFQ, Auctions, and Contracts, improving sourcing efficiency
• Developed Ariba Supplier Lifecycle Performance (SLP) templates for Registration, Qualification, and Approvals, enhancing supplier management processes
• Successfully coordinated and managed end-to-end testing processes, ensuring seamless customer engagement and deployment
• Demonstrated expertise in CIG integrations, ADD-ON projects, Ariba Buyer Network, and Supplier Network, enabling efficient third-party transactions
• Efficiently managed CIG certificates, transaction trackers, inbound/outbound files, and cXML tracker status, ensuring data integrity
• Ensured smooth Catalogs load, CIF 3.0 implementation, and effective Supplier Management, optimizing procurement operations

• Resolved Ariba integration issues related to suppliers, ASN, and PO roundtrip, ensuring smooth procurement processes and uninterrupted supply chain operations
• Collaborated closely with Ariba Shared Services and managed the Ariba SR process, ensuring effective communication and streamlined issue resolution
• Identified gaps and proposed solutions to address complex SAP/Ariba go-live issues, optimizing system functionality and minimizing operational disruptions
• Successfully led catalog enablement initiatives with Ariba/SAP and external suppliers, enhancing catalog management processes and improving purchasing efficiency
• Proactively addressed process-related issues within Ariba, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and effective procurement operations

• Managed Ariba P2P process and resolved tickets ensuring smooth procurement operations and user satisfaction.
• Streamlined Ariba Downstream operations, ensuring smooth Procure-to-Pay process Supplier onboarding inclduing. catalog upload process.
• Successfully coordinated and managed end-to-end testing processes, ensuring seamless customer engagement and deployment.
• Conducted problem analysis, communicated solutions, and documented resolutions, promoting efficient issue resolution and knowledge sharing sessions.

• Managed SAP MM and Ariba support, resolving issues, maintaining master data, and ensuring smooth operations for ITC LRBD and Bhushan Steel Pvt. Ltd.
• Supported the Unnati project for ITC LRBD, contributing to efficient operations in the Lifestyle Retail Business division
• Provided post-implementation support and rollout assistance for Bhushan Steel Pvt. Ltd., ensuring smooth transitions and system stability
• Proficient in goods receipt, stock transfers, availability checks, and special stock maintenance, optimizing inventory management processes
• Conducted comprehensive testing for procurement processes, ensuring system functionality and accuracy for various transactions

• Resolved supply chain direct purchase process issues in SAP MM, ensuring smooth operations and efficient procurement
• Provided helpdesk support for IT, successfully resolving tickets and ensuring prompt issue resolution
• Demonstrated strong knowledge of cycle flow in SAP MM, optimizing procurement processes and improving inventory management