Requisition ID: 433153 Work Area: Consulting and Professional Services Expected Travel: 0 - 30% Career Status: Professional Employment Type: Regular Full Time Career Level: T4PF - 2 Hiring Manager: Henry Graycochea Recruiter Name: Divine Gatchalian Additional Locations: Original Posting Date: 08/04/2025 Job Title: Principal Business Process Consultant Location: Palo Alto, CA Work Model: Full Remote Purpose and Objective: Ariba, Inc. seeks a Principal Business Process Consultant at our Palo Alto, CA location to lead functional scope definition and solution design for SAP Business Network Supply Chain Collaboration. Expectations and Tasks: Drive business consulting by translating the customers vision into solutions. Map business processes to solutions requirements. Drive the Business Network implementation process end-to-end, from requirements gathering to deployment. Support end to end solution design and configuration across all relevant solutions (on premise, cloud, and hybrid) applying state of the art methodologies and standards. Create detailed functional and technical documentation and project plans to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery. Act as a critical advisor, sharing expertise to foster customer self-sufficiency and support ongoing solution success. Apply in-depth knowledge of Business Network supply chain solutions and their integration with customer ERP systems. Quickly assimilate new features of Business Network solutions, presenting them credibly to customers and team members. Lead portions of the deployment process as needed, with a proactive approach to problem-solving. Serve as a trusted resource for customer queries and challenges, providing thoughtful solutions that address business needs. Operate effectively within a global team, collaborating with diverse experts across SAP. Coordinate with project managers and delivery executives to align resources, adjust plans, and communicate proactively. Support in partnered project to ensure ecosystem and customer success. Act as a liaison between the customer and SAP internal teams, including Product Support, Sales, and Engineering. Contribute to the evolution of SAP’s consulting methodologies and tools based on project experience. Develop and deliver training to customers, implementation partners, and team members in your areas of expertise. Build SAP Business Network knowledge capital and continuously improve our implementation framework to support customer success. Mentor business process consultants. Education and Occupational Experience: Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field of study and seven (7) years of progressive post-baccalaureate experience in the job offered or related occupation. Alternatively, a Master’s degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field of study and five (5) years of experience in the job offered or related occupation. Qualifications/Skills and Competencies Experience: Experience must involve five (5) years in the following: Logistics, Procurement and Material Management Business processes;

Mapping business processes and implementing in SAP software;

Warehouse Management processes;

Supply chain and Planning Processes;

B2B Integration with third party systems; and

SAP Activate Methodology.

Travel: Position requires up to 30% domestic travel to implement SAP solutions at customer sites. This position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program subject to the eligibility criteria outlined in the SAP Internal Employee Referral Policy . Internal use only: reference code lhrs4262 SAP:SAIL EX:OUT We help the world run better At SAP, we keep it simple: you bring your best to us, and we'll bring out the best in you. We're builders touching over 20 industries and 80% of global commerce, and we need your unique talents to help shape what's next. The work is challenging – but it matters. You'll find a place where you can be yourself, prioritize your wellbeing, and truly belong. What's in it for you? Constant learning, skill growth, great benefits, and a team that wants you to grow and succeed.

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