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SHILPA RAO

Bengaluru

Summary

With over 21 years of experience in supply chain management, my expertise in various sourcing and procurement based ERP applications has been honed. Successfully leading Ariba implementation projects for pharmaceutical clients, I ensure streamlined procurement processes while adhering to industry regulations. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills play a crucial role in driving efficient business operations, delivering impactful solutions, and contributing to organizational success through continuous innovation and excellence.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Ariba Implementation Manager

SAP ARIBA
07.2024 - Current
  • Leading the Ariba Network ID Migration for a pharmaceutical client, transforming their procurement and invoicing solutions using CIG (Cloud Integration Gateway) as the middleware
  • This project aims to streamline their processes, improve efficiency, and ensure smooth integration between ERPs of the client, suppliers and Ariba network

Ariba S2P Lead

SAP ARIBA
01.2023 - 06.2024
  • Successfully led the greenfield implementation of the Source to Pay process for Ariba, integrated with S/4HANA
  • This included the migration of suppliers, contracts, and POs from the legacy system, as well as managing complex supplier onboarding processes
  • I also oversaw the implementation of Guided Buying across various categories and integrated Ariba with VIM for invoicing
  • Additionally, I developed a complex PR approval workflow using V&E API and ensured all reporting requirements were met through Ariba API integration

Past Engagements

01.2009 - 01.2023
  • I have worked on multiple projects, including leading AMS operations for the Ariba S2C process, as well as SAP Sourcing-based implementations, rollouts, and enhancements across various domains and verticals
  • My experience includes extensive work on supplier lifecycle management and catalog solutions for an internally designed product/platform
  • I also led Category Management for a client, developing sourcing strategies and designing procurement workflows
  • Additionally, I spearheaded sourcing events, including RFPs and auctions, to drive cost efficiency and create preferred vendor lists for various categories

Merchandising Manager/Production officer

01.2000 - 01.2006
  • I have experience in the garments manufacturing sector, where I was responsible for production planning, sourcing materials through RFPs and auctions, contract management, and overseeing logistics for both imports and exports

Education

B.E - Industrial Engineering & Management

Bangalore University
10-1999

PGDBA - Operations Management

Symbiosis Center For Distance Learning
Pune
06-2006

Skills

  • SAP ARIBA
  • CIG
  • Commerce Automation
  • S/4 HANA
  • ECC

Certification

Implementation Consultant-SAP Ariba Supplier Management

Implementation Consultant-SAP Ariba Procurement

Volunteering

Led several campaigns as a volunteer coordinator of citizens led group called 'Citizens of Bengaluru'. Have been part of campaigns that have promoted sustainable transport, improving public transportation and local governance within the city

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Timeline

Ariba Implementation Manager

SAP ARIBA
07.2024 - Current

Ariba S2P Lead

SAP ARIBA
01.2023 - 06.2024

Past Engagements

01.2009 - 01.2023

Merchandising Manager/Production officer

01.2000 - 01.2006

B.E - Industrial Engineering & Management

Bangalore University

PGDBA - Operations Management

Symbiosis Center For Distance Learning

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