VINOD KUMAR M D
Bangalore
Summary
Experienced SAP Ariba Consultant with 7 years in Upstream (SLP) and Downstream (B&I). Certified Implementation Consultant in SAP Ariba Procurement and CIG, currently serving as Manager at Capgemini Technologies. Expertise includes Ariba Guided Buying, P2P workflow configuration, and Supplier Onboarding processes. Skilled in managing client workshops and training, with a strong understanding of Ariba product roadmaps.
Overview
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1
Certification
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
SAP Ariba Consultant
Capgemini Technology Services India Limited
Bengaluru
01.2025 - Current
- Implementing the Ariba systems as per business requirements.
- Gathered business requirements and performed fit-gap analysis for Ariba procurement and SLP process to ensure alignment with organisational needs.
- Created and deployed SLP in upstream for a comprehensive SLP onboarding process, including supplier request, registration, qualification, and disqualification to establish preferred suppliers.
- Configuration of Templates on Supplier On-boarding and workflows as per business requirements.
- Creating Test Scenarios for SLP, B&I as per the business requirements which is required for SIT & UAT.
- Configuring & Troubleshooting the CIG mapping for both upstream & downstream modules.
- Troubleshooting the MDG system as a part of Governance tool between SAP Ariba & S4 HANA System.
- Resolved 5-6 P1 to P4 incidents weekly, ensuring strict compliance with service level agreements.
- Delivered support by clarifying issues and addressing gaps in user-provided ticketing information.
- Scheduling calls with users on screen-sharing sessions and taking a conference call if there is any dependency with other teams to seek the resolution corresponding to SR/INC ticketing details.
Senior Business Consultant
Hewlett Packard
Bengaluru
02.2020 - 01.2025
- Supported Ariba P2P implementation across multiple realms and SLP for global sites, ensuring seamless integration and functionality.
- Identified and resolved issues in supplier registration, qualification process, and supplier mapping, contributing to improved workflow efficiency.
- Addressed enhancement requests based on client requirements, improving system capabilities and user satisfaction.
- Worked on multiple issues occurred in P2P flow when PR/Receipt/GR/SES which are not processed.
- Handling important activities like CIG mapping, Patch updates, Daily Monitoring activities, various approved setups etc.
- User Creation, Handling issues in CIG.
- Demonstrated comprehensive understanding of user administration process.
Executive
HCL Technologies Ltd
Bengaluru
01.2017 - 02.2020
- Understands the strategic direction set by senior management as it relates to team goals.
- Facilitated project implementations, ensuring operational efficiency throughout the process.
- Develop a global community of SAP Supply Chain practitioners across the Company.
- Developed functional and system specifications to meet project requirements.
- Ariba Upstream capabilities include Ariba Spend Visibility, Ariba Sourcing, Ariba Contract Management, Ariba Supplier Information & Performance Management.
- Ariba Downstream capabilities including Ariba P2P workflow, Ariba Procurement Content, Ariba Invoice Management, Payment Management and Discount Management.
- Adapted methods and procedures to develop alternative solutions for moderately complex problems.
PMO Analyst
Collabera Technologies
Bengaluru
05.2016 - 12.2016
- Managed client expectations by conducting workshops, demos, and training sessions for end users.
- Performed functional role on SAP Ariba Strategic Sourcing Suite (Supplier Management), SAP Ariba Buying & Invoicing to enhance end user experience.
- Supported a project team with Integration knowledge configurations during Ariba implementations.
- Resolved CIG connectivity issues with SAP ECC to ensure seamless integration.
- Provided knowledge support on CIG technology for customisation and integration with ERP systems during system maintenance.
- Design and develop solutions to a pre-defined requirement and develop components including extensions, modifications, reports, Integrations and workflows independently or as a part of a team.
Project Coordinator
Integrated Wireless Solutions
Bangalore
08.2015 - 04.2016
- Coordinate and manage testing process with customers from engagement to deployment.
- Managed small teams and work efforts as an individual contributor at client, ensuring project alignment with client objectives.
- Led and influenced resources that impacted success, including managing and delegating tasks to resolve issues to other teams/individuals.
- Provided weekly updates on issues and status, escalating critical issues to team and project management for timely resolution.
- Led and supported Supply Chain pursuits and practice development initiatives, enhancing service offerings and client engagement.
- Enhanced visibility of Supply Chain sub-capabilities to build credibility and attract new clients.
Logistics Associate
Futuresoft Solutions
Bangalore
08.2014 - 08.2015
- Monitored daily activities in SAP Ariba and resolved tickets raised by business team to enhance operational efficiency.
- Monitored daily activities in SAP Ariba and worked towards resolving tickets raised by the business team.
- Provided end user support on P2P cycle implementation using SAP ECC module.
- Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders to streamline procurement solutions.
- Innovating with the team on new and better ways of delivering outcomes.
Education
Intermediate - Science Combo (PCMB)
Seshadripuram Composite Pre-University College
Bengaluru, KA01-2005
High school - English Medium
Seshadripuram Boys' High School
Bengaluru01-2003
Bachelors in Engineering - Mechanical
Global Academy of Technology under (VTU)
BelgaumSkills
- Technical Skills: ERP Integration: SAP ECC & S/4HANA via CIG & MDG, Workflow configuration, template customisation & troubleshooting, Automation of P2P processes & CIG mapping
- SAP Ariba
- Procurement consulting
- Supplier lifecycle
- Supplier management
- Functional Skills: Procurement-to-Pay (P2P) cycle management, Supplier onboarding, qualification & lifecycle management, Compliance, spend visibility report extraction & risk monitoring, SIT/UAT testing, regression testing & documentation (FSD, BPD, KDS, RTM, FS), Process improvement & workflow optimisation
Certification
Completed End User certification in SAP ECC at Flex Analytic during July to Nov 2013, Achieved SAP Certification in SAP Ariba Procurement as Implementation Consultant provided from Organizational sponsored Subscriptions., SAP ID: C_ARP2P_2601 (Date issued: March 16, 2026 Expires: March 17, 2027), SAP ID: C_ARCIG_2601 (Date issued: June 22, 2026 Expires: June 23, 2027)
Accomplishments
- Managed high-priority (P1 to P4) functional and technical incidents for a major US client, maintaining a 90% SLA compliance rate. Resolved on an average of 20+ tickets in a monthly basis.
- Resolved complex integration issues between SAP Ariba and S/4 HANA, cutting average ticket resolution time by 15% through efficient root-cause analysis.
- Designed and deployed a comprehensive SLP module that automated supplier onboarding across X global sites, reducing vendor registration cycle time by 40%.
- Led CIG mapping and daily monitoring activities for global procurement systems, ensuring seamless data exchange and zero downtime across X international entities.
- Streamlined downstream procurement workflows, which decreased process re-work by 25% and significantly improved operational visibility for stakeholders.
Additional CIG Support Knowledge:
- Supported projects on SAP Ariba CIG integrations with SAP ECC and SAP S/4HANA.
- Check Configured connections and maintain integration for:
- Ariba Buying & Invoicing
- Ariba Network
- Supplier Lifecycle Performance (SLP)
- Work with SAP Cloud Connector, certificates, RFCs, IDocs, SOAP/Web Services, and middleware components like (BTP & MDG)
- Perform integration testing, monitor transactions, and resolve interface issues.
- Analyze and troubleshoot failed messages using CIG Transaction Tracker.
- Collaborate with functional, BASIS, security, and business teams.
- Support cutover, deployment, hypercare, and production support activities.
- Prepare technical documentation and knowledge-transfer materials.
Timeline
SAP Ariba Consultant
Capgemini Technology Services India Limited
01.2025 - Current
Senior Business Consultant
Hewlett Packard
02.2020 - 01.2025
Executive
HCL Technologies Ltd
01.2017 - 02.2020
PMO Analyst
Collabera Technologies
05.2016 - 12.2016
Project Coordinator
Integrated Wireless Solutions
08.2015 - 04.2016
Logistics Associate
Futuresoft Solutions
08.2014 - 08.2015
Intermediate - Science Combo (PCMB)
Seshadripuram Composite Pre-University College
High school - English Medium
Seshadripuram Boys' High School
Bachelors in Engineering - Mechanical
Global Academy of Technology under (VTU)