Rishabh Kumar
Summary
Results-driven Ariba Consultant with expertise in SAP Ariba configuration, procurement process optimization, and API integration development. Proven ability to enhance vendor management effectiveness and drive strategic planning initiatives.
Overview
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Ariba Consultant - Present
Deloitte USI
05.2023 - Current
- Conducted workshops to train users on SAP Ariba functionalities, enhancing user adoption and proficiency.
- Configured SAP Ariba modules to optimize procurement processes.
- Developed customizations and configurations for SAP Ariba including setting up business rules, workflows, and contract templates.
- Implemented process improvements for purchase requisition workflows in SAP Ariba.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather requirements for system enhancements.
- Analyzed supplier data to improve vendor management effectiveness.
- Developed user documentation for SAP Ariba best practices and procedures, streamlining onboarding and support for users.
- Conducted regular system audits to ensure compliance with procurement policies.
- Monitored performance metrics associated with the usage of the SAP Ariba platform in order to identify potential areas for improvement.
- Identified risks associated with certain implementations prior to execution in order to minimize potential negative impacts on operations.
- Provided technical guidance and assistance with regard to best practices for utilizing various features within SAP Ariba.
- Created test scripts for unit, system integration, and user acceptance testing of the SAP Ariba software.
- Facilitated communication among customers, vendors, partners, developers, and consultants throughout project lifecycles, ensuring alignment and clarity on requirements.
- Assessed customer feedback received during implementations in order to make recommendations for future deployments.
- Developed customized interfaces between multiple systems by leveraging APIs provided by both parties involved in an integration project.
- Worked closely with internal stakeholders to ensure successful implementations of SAP Ariba projects.
- Performed root cause analysis when problems arose in order to resolve them quickly and efficiently.
- Resolved customer issues by establishing workarounds and solutions to debug and create defect fixes.
- Researched new technologies that can be integrated into existing processes or implemented as part of a larger solution.
Education
MBA -
ICFAI Business School
MumbaiBBA -
Center For Management Studies- Jain University
BangaloreSkills
- SAP Ariba configuration
- Procurement process optimization
- API integration development
- Process improvement
- Project implementation
- Requirement gathering
- Problem resolution
- Strategic planning
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration skills
- Critical thinking ability
Certification
- SAP Certified - Implementation Consultant - SAP Ariba Procurement
Accomplishments
- Deloitte Performance Awards: Received 3+ performance awards
Timeline
Ariba Consultant - Present
Deloitte USI
05.2023 - Current
MBA -
ICFAI Business School
BBA -
Center For Management Studies- Jain University