PHALGUNA MULUKUTLA
Pune
Summary
Senior SAP Ariba Consultant with 10+ years of SAP experience specializing in end-to-end Procure-to-Pay (P2P), global SAP Ariba implementations, and AMS support for large enterprise clients. Strong experience across SAP Ariba Downstream, SAP S/4HANA MM integration, and intelligent procurement initiatives leveraging SAP Joule, SAP BTP, and AI-based invoice automation tools. Recognized at Deloitte USI with multiple awards for consistent high performance and business impact.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Consultant
Deloitte USI
06.2023 - Current
- Driving AI-led procurement initiatives using SAP Joule, targeting licensing cost reduction from ~USD 6.6M to ~USD 60K.
- Implemented OCR-based invoice automation using Relish AI, achieving ~90% touchless invoice processing rate.
- Supporting SAP BTP–enabled, event-driven integrations to accelerate supplier onboarding and invoice processing.
- Handling global SAP Ariba Downstream AMS operations, resolving P1–P4 incidents across business-critical workflows.
- Recognized with Outstanding Performance Award (2025), Applause Award (2024), and multiple leadership and client shoutouts.
Senior SAP Ariba Consultant
Accenture
09.2021 - 06.2023
- Implemented and supported SAP Ariba integration with SAP S/4HANA for catalog purchase requisitions using OData services.
- Supported Commerce Automation for two Ariba child systems independently, resolving P1–P4 production incidents.
- Owned end-to-end Ariba Network configuration, from rules setup to troubleshooting complex integration issues.
- Performed integration testing to ensure stable PR-to-PO and supplier collaboration flows.
- Received ACE (Accenture Celebrates Excellence) Award – Q4 2022.
Senior SAP Ariba Consultant
IBM
01.2021 - 08.2021
- Key team member in the implementation of SAP Ariba for PayPal, contributing to downstream P2P configuration and integration activities.
- Supported Ariba Buying & Invoicing implementation and post-go-live stabilization.
- Worked on issue resolution, testing cycles, and process documentation to ensure smooth adoption across business users.
SAP Ariba / SAP MM Consultant
Tata Consultancy Services
06.2016 - 01.2021
- Delivered SAP Ariba implementations for Nielsen (US & Canada).
- SAP S/4HANA MM implementation for Bridgestone India.
- Received multiple project and team awards.
Education
B.Tech - Mechanical Engineering
SRM University
Chennai05-2016
Skills
- SAP Ariba Buying & Invoicing
- SAP Ariba Contract Compliance
- SAP Ariba Joule (Working Knowledge
- SAP BTP (Working Knowledge)
- Integration and event-driven architecture
- SAP S/4HANA MM
- Ariba Network Rules
- AN Commerce Automation
- CIG Integration
- REST - API's configuration
- Purchase Requisition auto-creation
Artificial Intelligence And Intelligent Automation
- AI-enabled procurement and automation
- SAP Joule (Certified) – intelligent insights and optimization
- OCR-based invoice automation using Relish AI
- Touchless invoice processing enablement
- Event-driven automation using SAP BTP
- REST API–based automation for Purchase Requisition auto-creation in SAP Ariba
- Integration of SAP Ariba with SAP S/4HANA using APIs, events, and AI-enhanced inputs
- E-Invoicing Configuration for Multiple EMEA regions
Leadership And Account Ownership
- Leading and mentoring cross-functional SAP Ariba teams across multiple engagements, including teams of 4 and 7 members supporting global regions (APAC, EMEA, NA, LATAM).
- Appointed as PayPal Account Lead for Deloitte’s 'Innovate and Showcase' program, driving innovation initiatives across an account of ~300 members and 25 teams.
- Working closely with Deloitte Partners and Managing Directors to encourage innovation, capture high-impact ideas, and showcase value-driven solutions at account level.
- Trusted stakeholder for coordinating AI, automation, and platform-led initiatives across delivery teams.
- Actively promoting a culture of innovation, ownership, and continuous improvement across global delivery teams.
Personal Information
Married, Kick-Boxer, Flutist
Awards
- Outstanding Performance Award – Deloitte USI (2025)
- Applause Award – Deloitte USI (2024, 2025)
- Multiple Client & Leadership Shoutouts – Deloitte USI
- ACE Award – Accenture (Q4 2022)
- Outstanding Award - IBM ( 2021 )
- Special Initiative Award - TCS ( 2019 )
Timeline
Senior Consultant
Deloitte USI
06.2023 - Current
Senior SAP Ariba Consultant
Accenture
09.2021 - 06.2023
Senior SAP Ariba Consultant
IBM
01.2021 - 08.2021
SAP Ariba / SAP MM Consultant
Tata Consultancy Services
06.2016 - 01.2021
B.Tech - Mechanical Engineering
SRM University