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Kathiravan Subramaniam

Kathiravan Subramaniam

Summary

Seasoned SAP Ariba expert with a strong track record of leading global Source-to-Pay (S2P) and SAP Business AI transformations

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
12
12
Certification

Work History

Assistant Director (SAP Ariba & SAP Business AI lead)

Ernst & Young GDS India LLP
10.2021 - Current
  • Product architect and innovator for custom AI enabled Ariba solutions such as Contract authoring, Procurement Bot, WhatsApp Bidding, Validation engine for Supplier Onboarding, Tax AI and Autonomous Supply Chain Planning
  • Solution and architect lead for AI initiatives - converted 30+ use cases to enterprise grade solutions in 6 months with SAP Business AI and VPUC certifications
  • Supported multiple S2P deal wins in solutioning and client presentations, including Nvidia, Zoetis and Mars wins
  • Multiple product demos in major customer events - SAPPHIRE, TechEd and SAP Now

Principal Consultant (SAP Ariba & S/4 Lead)

Wipro Technologies
04.2013 - 10.2021
  • S2P transformation global program using Ariba and PeopleSoft ERP for The Carlyle Group. Defined and configured templates for Supplier Management & Qualification, Sourcing and Contracts.
  • Configured Buying & Invoicing, Automatic receiving rules, Budget, Workflows, Purchasing policy and Guided Buying. Configured CIG for integration. Did catalog and supplier onboarding tasks.
  • Configured transaction rules within Ariba Network & setup of Ariba Risk. Extensively deployed APIs.
  • Global procurement transformation project and 11 country template rollouts using Ariba, S/4HANA & JDE ERP for Reckitt Benckiser, UK. Executed deployment activities, including fit to standard workshops, build, testing, deployment, cutover and stabilization of Ariba solution across each region. Delivered direct integration and file-based integration based on region-based ERP. Delivered advanced spend visibility reports and customized prepackaged reports.
  • Implementation of Ariba solutions comprising Contracts Management, Sourcing, SLP & B&I for Nilfisk, Denmark. Configured Ariba Network and Ariba SCC for Nilfisk specific forecast collaboration visibility for both standard and sub-contracting scenarios.
  • SAP ECC to S/4HANA Private Cloud transformation project for OKI Europe Limited. Mapped BPM to SCOPE Ids, configured the integrations with light weight best practice solutions.
  • SRM 7.03 Upgrade and SRM-MDM catalog implementation for Southern Water, UK. Reduced 2 weeks lead time to real time for updating catalog with the contract data.
  • Created a framework for rapid deployment of SAP ECC6.0 and cement industry specific template.

Associate Manager (SAP MM, SRM & CLM Lead)

Accenture
09.2010 - 04.2013
  • SAP MM, SRM and CLM solution architecture for BHP Billiton - 1SAP Implementation. Executed de-duplication activity in material master and vendor master data across four different systems (SAP R/3 and ECC 6.0 systems) before migrating to the target system which led to huge inventory reduction costs and supplier management efficiencies. Configuration and data migration activities.
  • Template-based roll-out of SAP SRM 7.0 for Alcatel Lucent.
  • Designed and documented SAP MM and SRM 7.0 business processes for EMC Corporation.
  • Project Manager for Ericsson, Sweden. Led an offshore spend analysis project involving two ERP instances, BI, and SRM systems; performed SAP MM/SRM configuration changes

Associate Consultant (SAP MM & SRM Lead)

Tata Consultancy Services
05.2005 - 09.2010
  • Led the delivery of merger of two ERP systems into a unified platform, resulting in significant cost savings and process improvements for NXP Semiconductors. Delivered Control-M job reduction and year-end activities.
  • Served as Module Lead for SAP MM, WM, and QM during the implementation of SAP ECC 6.0 in India and rollout in nine countries at ABB. Led fit-gap analysis workshops, configuration, and testing (UT, SIT, UAT) to ensure system readiness. Managed data migration using BDC/LSMW/Idocs, configured organizational structure, developed RICEFW objects, pricing procedure, release strategy, MM-FI integration and output determination for every region. Oversaw transport requests and documentation in SAP Solution Manager, configured key processes, and ensured compliance with regulatory standards. Provided end-user training and post go-live support to ensure smooth transition and minimal downtime.
  • Served as MM/SRM Team Lead for Intel, driving a proof-of-concept to replace legacy systems with an integrated SAP solution using SAP ERP, ICH, and SAP SRM.
  • Worked as MM/SRM Team Lead for SAP AG, providing deployment services and support for SAP R/3 and SAP SRM systems across multiple locations. Implemented and supported SRM-SUS, resolved critical SPRO errors, and addressed issues related to user attributes, shopping cart workflows, tax calculations, and catalogue maintenance. Led vendor master data replication and workflow monitoring. Served as SPOC for the Accessibility Test Lab initiative supporting development of accessibility features. Played a key role in the Authorization Task Force consolidating the number of roles. Mentored junior team members in AMS best practices.

Purchase Officer

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
06.2002 - 06.2005
  • Completed vendor evaluation of over 500 suppliers using a complex scoring methodology, introducing vendor classification for the first time at HAL.
  • Conducted AS-IS and TO-BE studies for ERP implementation, analyzing procurement processes and assessing SAP R/3 4.6C suitability.
  • Managed source to pay activities including processing of PRs, sending RFQs, creating cost comparisons, POs, Creating Contracts/SoW, PO dunning, goods receipts, and invoice processing across various payment modes.
  • Developed custom software tools for purchase function appraisal, supply tracking, and MIS reporting. Evaluated SAP R/3 and IFS ERP systems to identify optimal business processes for implementation in aerospace public sector company.

Junior Engineer

Mahindra & Mahindra Limited
08.2000 - 06.2002
  • Contributed as a core team member in defining functional changes in SAP R/3 4.6C for procurement transactions.
  • Extensively utilized SAP for managing purchase requisitions and orders.
  • Led a value engineering initiative on fuel tank skid-plates, achieving cost savings of ₹54 per vehicle. Designed and implemented parking brake and air filter systems for Bolero using concurrent engineering methodologies. Applied advanced manufacturing concepts including Product Life Cycle modeling, Rapid Prototyping, DFMA, and Robust Design through DOE.
  • Participated in process mapping for product development within R&D activities

Education

Aircraft Engineering and Manufacturing

IIT Madras

Materials Management / SCM

IIMM Bangalore

Basic Management Skills

HAL Management Academy

Bachelor of Engineering - undefined

P.S.G College of Technology
04.2000

Skills

  • SAP Ariba upstream and downstream modules
  • Ariba CIG
  • SAP Fieldglass
  • SAP SRM
  • SAP S/4HANA Sourcing & Procurement
  • SAP Business AI
  • SAP FI & SD Integration
  • SAP MM
  • Solution Architecture
  • Data Migration
  • Technology strategy
  • Six Sigma

Certification

  • Technology Knowledge 2025 - AI Unleashed - Black Belt TTT from SAP
  • Generative AI at SAP
  • SAP S/4HANA Sourcing & Procurement
  • SAP Ariba Procurement
  • SAP Ariba Integration
  • SAP Activate
  • SAP Fieldglass
  • SAP SRM
  • PMP (PMI, US)
  • TOGAF

Awards

OpCo Winner, People Choice’s Winner, SPOT Awards, Exceptional Client Service Awards (received 4 times), EY Sustainability Bronze, Beat the Machine Winner, Best Performer Award, SAP Hack2Build winner

Publications

  • Revolutionizing Contract Authoring with ChatGPT Whitepaper in LinkedIn
  • De-duplication of Master Data during Large SAP Implementation Projects Whitepaper in SAP portal & LinkedIn
  • SAP Support Outsourcing- What Managers Should Look For. Whitepaper in SAP portal

Timeline

Assistant Director (SAP Ariba & SAP Business AI lead)

Ernst & Young GDS India LLP
10.2021 - Current

Principal Consultant (SAP Ariba & S/4 Lead)

Wipro Technologies
04.2013 - 10.2021

Associate Manager (SAP MM, SRM & CLM Lead)

Accenture
09.2010 - 04.2013

Associate Consultant (SAP MM & SRM Lead)

Tata Consultancy Services
05.2005 - 09.2010

Purchase Officer

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
06.2002 - 06.2005

Junior Engineer

Mahindra & Mahindra Limited
08.2000 - 06.2002

Materials Management / SCM

IIMM Bangalore

Basic Management Skills

HAL Management Academy

Bachelor of Engineering - undefined

P.S.G College of Technology

Aircraft Engineering and Manufacturing

IIT Madras

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