Akash Mane
Berlin
Summary
Digital Procurement Transformation Consultant
• Ariba Upstream capabilities including, Ariba Sourcing, Ariba Contract Management, Ariba Supplier Lifecycle Performance, Supplier Risk.
• End to end knowledge of both Procurement operations and Content Enablement.
• Facilitate the implementation of SAP Ariba Solutions to enhance the client business functionality and overall performance.
• Proven experience in requirements gathering and translation into functional specifications.
• Excellent Project Management, Relationship Management, Analytical & Communication Skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Business & Integration Architect
Accenture GmbH
07.2022 - Current
- Utilized Activate project management methodologies to enhance project adaptability and client satisfaction
- Solution Design Architect for implementation of Ariba Upstream solutions. Lead the Solution design workshops, Requirement gathering, Fit-Gap analysis and configurations.
- Led an implementation and optimization of Ariba Supplier Lifecycle and Performance (SLP) modules for multiple multinational clients
- Led Contracts and Sourcing for multiple projects, responsible for driving leading practice future-state S2C processes with Buying and SAP integration, enable system build to meet the business and technical requirements and managing the contract migration strategy.
- Good Experience with Ariba Upstream process including designing, updating Ariba csv master data files and strong understanding of best practices in managing master data within Ariba
- Ability to create workflows, rules, set up master data loads, mappings, customization, define templates, D-forms, custom reports etc
- Implementation of Ariba Risk, API Integration with Third Party tool to define LkSG compliant supplier on-boarding process.
- Configuration of Supplier Risk dashboard
SAP Ariba Implementation - Project Manager
Red SAP Solutions (Contract)
03.2022 - 06.2022
- SAP Ariba Implementation Project Manager
- Handled team of 10 resources
- End to End implementation of supplier onboarding with Ariba SLP
- Integration with SAP ECC using MDGS via CIG
- Configured New Process framework for supplier Qualification
- Conducting workshop session with the client, giving them complete system demo
- Preparation of Workshop Decks, Requirement Traceability Matrix, Action tracker and coordinating with Ariba Shared services team.
Ariba Consultant
IBM
12.2019 - 03.2022
- Worked on SAP Ariba P2O support project for USA and Mexico regions, Responsible for processes: P2P(Indirect Procurement) and Guide Buying
- Resolving Ariba tickets (service requests, incidents, bugs) which are related to P2P process and Ariba Buying, Guided Buying, Service now ticket tool
- Conducted testing activities for guided buying
- Worked on Supplier Enablement and configuration on the buyer Ariba Network.
Ariba Consultant
Quinnox Consultancy Services
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Worked on SAP Ariba P2O support project
- Worked on BAU activities like resolving incidents and SRs within the SLA.
Ariba Consultant
Rolta India
03.2018 - 01.2019
- Requirement gathering from the client
- Blueprint creation for Integration between SAP and BMP tool
- Involved in process and workflow designing of Ariba Upstream applications.
Associate Consultant SAP SRM Functional Consultant
L&T Infotech
04.2017 - 03.2018
- Responsible for handling SRM issues in production system
- Supporting users on day-to-day SRM activities.
Associate Consultant SAP SRM Functional Consultant
Infosys
03.2017 - 04.2017
- Responsible for handling SRM issues in production system and also involved in minor enhancements
- Supporting users on day-to-day SRM activities.
Associate System Engineer
Tata Consultancy Services
02.2013 - 02.2017
- Responsible for handling SRM issues in production system and involved in minor enhancements
- Dealing with SRM workflow issues - WF notifications
- Replication of material master, vendor master and locations from backend system and IDOC Monitoring
- Involved in procure-to-pay (P2P) processes for purchase requisition, purchase order, goods receipts
- Involved in Roll out of Thailand and Mongolia regions.
Education
Mumbai University
Skills
- Ariba Sourcing/Contracts/SLP/ Supplier Risk
- Ariba E-Procurement Content Enablement/Proc Ops
- Ariba Integration with SAP ERP systems
- Guided Buying
Certification
- SAP Certified Application Associate - SAP Ariba Procurement 2020
- SAP Certified Application Associate - SAP Ariba Sourcing 2020
Languages
German
Intermediate (B1)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Marathi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Visa status
Holding German Blue Card
Timeline
Business & Integration Architect
Accenture GmbH
07.2022 - Current
SAP Ariba Implementation - Project Manager
Red SAP Solutions (Contract)
03.2022 - 06.2022
Ariba Consultant
IBM
12.2019 - 03.2022
Ariba Consultant
Quinnox Consultancy Services
01.2019 - 12.2019
Ariba Consultant
Rolta India
03.2018 - 01.2019
Associate Consultant SAP SRM Functional Consultant
L&T Infotech
04.2017 - 03.2018
Associate Consultant SAP SRM Functional Consultant
Infosys
03.2017 - 04.2017
Associate System Engineer
Tata Consultancy Services
02.2013 - 02.2017
Mumbai University
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