Rachna Mitra
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented Senior ARIBA Consultant with 14 years overall experience including 11 years of specialized expertise in leading end-to-end SAP ARIBA transformations from deployment to stabilization. Strong foundation in Digital Procurement Transformation and process improvement, with proven expertise in driving organizational change management and procurement process optimization across multiple industries.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead ARIBA Consultant (Sourcing & Contracting)
Motherson Technologies
04.2024 - Current
- Designed comprehensive Sourcing and Contracting Blueprints with template configuration and approval workflows
- Configured custom groups and established automated sourcing-to-contract processes
- Delivered comprehensive end-user training programs and managed functional documentation delivery
- Executed UAT/UT/SIT testing protocols and planned cutover activities with RAID log implementation
- Managed weekly and monthly stakeholder communications and project governance
Lead ARIBA Consultant (SLP and Buying Module)
Motherson Technologies
10.2023 - Current
- Executed ARIBA Greenfield implementation as part of major carve-out project, redesigning end-to-end procure-to-pay process for 28-plant operation
- Eliminated MDM layer and established direct ARIBA-SAP MM integration, reducing process steps by 40%
- Configured catalog-based account assignment logic for automatic cost center, GL account, and internal order determination
- Established plant-specific workflows, GL integration, cost center mapping, RTBC, and regional tax compliance (Brazil and China)
- Served as primary liaison between ARIBA and SAP project teams, ensuring seamless integration alignment
- Led weekly stakeholder meetings and steering committee sessions, maintaining 95% project milestone adherence
Senior ARIBA Consultant
Air Liquide Global E&C India Ltd
05.2020 - 07.2022
- Led ARIBA to ZYCUS platform migration, designing core data models and conducting comprehensive gap analysis for Fortune 500 client
- Collaborated with ZYCUS onshore team and KPMG consultants to drive project planning, strategic decisions, and technical architecture alignment
- Implemented ZYCUS I Supplier, I Analyze, and I Risk modules with complete UAT execution and risk assessment workflow configuration
- Managed Master Data Management across SAP and ARIBA databases, leading data cleansing initiatives and establishing single source of truth for global supplier data
- Core member of Group-level Sustainable Critical Supplier team since 2019, contributing to Air Liquide's BluePrint transformation program
ARIBA Consultant
Air Liquide Global E&C India Ltd
08.2015 - 05.2020
- Implemented SAP ARIBA Upstream across 8 global locations - SLP, Contract Management & Sourcing modules with custom integrations
- Managed 10,000+ supplier database with standardization, risk assessment, and ARIBA-SAP master data integration
- Built KPI dashboards for spend analytics including on-time delivery, supplier performance, and savings tracking for senior management
- Led global stakeholder coordination with Category Managers across France, Germany, China, Middle East & India
- Executed mass data migration and ETL processes using enablement workbooks, category harmonization, and procurement system integration
Data Analyst
Air Liquide Global
10.2013 - 07.2015
- Executed comprehensive data cleaning initiatives for supplier database standardization
- Identified unique identifiers for various supplier lists and synchronized category classifications
- Prepared approved supplier lists and cleaned spend/purchase data for procurement analytics
- Supported procurement data integrity and master data management processes
Business Analyst
Bartronics India Ltd
11.2009 - 12.2012
- Led Financial Inclusion Project implementation for Andhra Bank, driving digital banking initiatives across rural markets
- Conducted comprehensive training programs for Customer Service Points (CSPs) across Andhra Bank, Gramin Bank of Aryavart, and Punjab National Bank
- Managed data quality assurance processes, preparing error reports and implementing corrective measures for system accuracy
Financial Analyst
ICICI Bank Ltd (Head Office)
07.2007 - 07.2008
- Prepared comprehensive annual budgets (2008-09) for all international locations, coordinating with global teams for accurate financial planning
- Standardized costing processes and implemented Activity-Based Costing (ABC) methodologies with time and motion studies
- Developed strategic performance management tools including SLM dashboards, Balanced Scorecards, and productivity tracking systems for international locations
Education
MBA -
ICFAI University
01.2007
Skills
- Technical Expertise:
- ARIBA SLP & Buying Modules
- ARIBA Sourcing & Contracting
- ARIBA Contract Management
- ZYCUS Platform Implementation
- SAP ECC/S4 HANA Integration
- Consulting Skills:
- Requirements Gathering
- Stakeholder Management
- Process Blueprint Design
- Project Management
- Change Management
- System Integration Testing
- UAT/UT/SIT Execution
Accomplishments
- Global Implementation Leadership: Led ARIBA implementations across 8+ countries
- Large-Scale Data Management: Managed 10,000+ supplier database transformations
- Process Optimization: Achieved 40% reduction in procurement process steps
- Project Excellence: Maintained 95% milestone adherence across complex transformations
- Cross-Platform Expertise: Successfully migrated from ARIBA to ZYCUS platform
- Stakeholder Management: Coordinated with international teams across multiple time zones
Timeline
Lead ARIBA Consultant (Sourcing & Contracting)
Motherson Technologies
04.2024 - Current
Lead ARIBA Consultant (SLP and Buying Module)
Motherson Technologies
10.2023 - Current
Senior ARIBA Consultant
Air Liquide Global E&C India Ltd
05.2020 - 07.2022
ARIBA Consultant
Air Liquide Global E&C India Ltd
08.2015 - 05.2020
Data Analyst
Air Liquide Global
10.2013 - 07.2015
Business Analyst
Bartronics India Ltd
11.2009 - 12.2012
Financial Analyst
ICICI Bank Ltd (Head Office)
07.2007 - 07.2008
MBA -
ICFAI University
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