PRATHAMESH SAWANT

• Improved end-to-end procure-to-pay cycle, managing complex projects and delivering on time and within budget.
• Developed detailed functional specifications and design documents based on client requirements, enabling accurate configuration of SAP Ariba modules to meet organizational needs.
• Achieved cost reductions by automating manual processes through seamless integration of SAP Ariba within client's systems.
• Led and Delivered Ariba datasets to Data Warehouse using Operational and Analytical Reporting APIs
• Assisted clients in achieving their procurement objectives by providing expert advice on best practices and industry trends related to implementing SAP Ariba technologies.
• Implement Custom Form API to export form data into Snowflake data warehouse.
• Assisted clients with change management strategies to facilitate seamless adoption of new procurement processes enabled by SAP Ariba technology.
• Collaborate with BI team to develop reporting dashboards for Ariba P2P, Sourcing, Contracts, and custom forms data
• Successfully implement CSV invoice solution for efficient bulk invoice import.
• Lead project for Bot automation to import requisitions from Jaggaer application into SAP Ariba.
• Maintain and update Ariba custom forms and sourcing templates.
• Manage on-boarding of new B2B suppliers on Ariba platform, including integration testing for PO, Order confirmations, Shipping status, Invoice, and credit memo etc.

• As a Ariba Consultant, worked with SAP Ariba on-demand applications including Buying and Invoicing, SLP, Risk, Sourcing, and Contracts.
• Coordinated efforts between procurement teams across multiple locations, promoting consistency in processes and adherence to corporate guidelines.
• Collaborated with internal stakeholders to identify procurement needs and develop appropriate strategies to meet requirements.
• Conducted regular supplier performance evaluations, identifying areas for improvement and taking corrective action when necessary.
• Presented detailed reports on procurement performance, highlighting key metrics and areas for improvement to executive leadership.
• Participated in the implementation of SLP and providing ongoing support for BAU operations.
• Assumed responsibility for SLP risk BAU support following implementation, and actively addressing BAU issues while driving process improvements.
• Resolved tax-related downstream issues to minimize the number of invoice exceptions.
• Implemented and consistently maintained the approval workflow for all eligible documents.
• Reviewing overall invoice exceptions to align with procurement policy and control their number.
• Enabled new features: GB's new search page and SLP bank validation.
• Resolved SLP supplier synchronization issues with S4 during daily SRT MONI monitoring.
• Manage L2/L3 user inquiries pertaining to Procurement activities.
• Reviewed and implemented new Ariba features across all modules of the SAP Ariba suite.
• Reprocessed stuck PR/PO/SES/Supplier via CIG and SM administration to restore data flow between Ariba and ECC.
• Configured new approval node for Legal services in P2P to route approvals to Legal approvers
• Enhanced procurement processes for increased efficiency and effectiveness in purchasing operations.
• Resolved contract sync errors with SAP ECC to ensure successful OLA generation.

• Worked as Ariba Consultant on SAP Ariba on-demand applications like Buying and Invoicing, SLP, Risk, Sourcing, Contracts
• Worked on ongoing operations (BAU) and continual improvement and enhancements.
• Utilized CIG (Cloud Integration Gateway) to support all modules of S2C (Source-to-Contract), P2P (Procure-to-Pay), and SLP (Supplier Lifecycle and Performance).
• Implemented new features such as team requisitioning, GB announcement, and Supplier Discount via CSV upload.
• Resolved issues related to credit memos and service requisitions.
• Proposed a customization/enhancement request to implement an approval flow based on the maximum amount for service purchase orders.
• Collaborated with the SAP Finance team to release and re-approve stuck Service Entry Sheets (SES) in S4 HANA, enabling them to progress to invoiced status.
• Resolved SLP supplier sync issues with S4 HANA as part of routine monitoring in SRT MONI.
• Manage L2/L3 user queries pertaining to procurement activities.
• Resolved integration issues related to invoices and remittance between SAP Ariba and SAP S4 HANA.
• Configured the Supplier Risk Security questionnaire in the Risk module as part of new engagements with suppliers.
• Reprocessed stuck Purchase Requisitions (PR), Purchase Orders (PO), Service Entry Sheets (SES), and Suppliers via Cloud Integration Gateway (CIG) and Supplier Management (SM) administration to ensure smooth data flow between Ariba and S4 HANA.
• Coordinating with the S4 Finance and Business teams to update necessary supplier details in S4 and resolve the issue of stuck Service Entry Sheets (SES) and Purchase Orders (PO).
• Assisted a business user in initiating a Sourcing project and completing all necessary tasks.
• Updated contract owners as needed and resolved routine operational issues related to contract workspaces.

• Gathered and analyzed business requirements as part of Global Procurement process, delivering solutions aligned with those needs.
• Led Ariba NZ expansion project by configuring and importing NZ master data into Ariba from SAP ECC.
• Implemented and maintained Ariba APIs to streamline the export of transactional data from Ariba.
• Reviewing and updating the transaction rules on the Ariba network for Ariba procurement to align with governance standards and minimize BAU issues.
• Configured invoice approval workflow to include required watchers as per governance policy.
• Review of invoice exceptions to control number of exceptions in align with procurement policy
• Set up RFI and RFP processes for sourcing projects and provided assistance to category stakeholders on Ariba sourcing-related issues and challenges.
• Set up Ariba contracts and configured tasks and approval flows within system.
• Assisted users with issues and queries related to setting up contracts.
• Reviewed and implemented new features for all modules within SAP Ariba suite.
• Resolved integration issues related to invoices and remittance between SAP Ariba and SAP ECC.
• Configured Supplier Code of Conduct in Sourcing module to ensure it is included as part of new engagements with suppliers.
• Developed Supplier Risk module from scratch, utilizing new templates that align with business requirements.
• Implemented supplier onboarding process within Supplier Risk module.
• Enabled integration between FRDM (Made in Free World) and Supplier Risk to identify supply chain risks related to human rights, environmental concerns, and compliance with modern slavery act.
• Mapping suppliers into categories to determine their mandated forced labor ratings from FRDM.
• Explored possibility of integrating SLP module to replace current decentralized supplier onboarding process.
• Involved in continuous improvement and enhancements within SAP Fieldglass application.

Woolworths Group LTD.

• Worked as an Ariba Consultant on various SAP Ariba suites including Buying and Invoicing, Supplier Information and Performance Management (SIPM), Sourcing, Contracts, and Spend Visibility.
• Worked on gathering business requirements in the context of the global procurement process and delivered solutions aligned with those requirements.
• Managing master data-related issues between Ariba and SAP ECC Finance systems.
• Worked on enabling SAP Ariba single sign-on using Microsoft Azure cloud services.
• Resolved the remittance update issue caused by the older unsupported version CI6 in Ariba. Additionally, cleared the backlog of remittances in both Ariba and Ariba Network (AN).
• Resolved the payment discrepancy issue between Ariba and SAP ECC resulting from differing decimal configurations in the systems.
• Collaborated with Success Factor, ISIM, and SAP ECC teams to resolve issues pertaining to user data upload in Ariba.
• Collaborated on integrating SuccessFactors and SailPoint with Ariba for user data loading.
• Coordinated with SAP Finance to resolve BAU issues and ensure the issue is fixed.
• Facilitated the onboarding of a new business entity for the New Zealand-based subsidiary of Woolworths into SAP Ariba solution.
• Uploaded relevant master data and implemented customizations on the SAP side to accommodate the new entity.
• As part of the TCS COE, conducted a Proof of Concept (POC) on Ariba Supplier Lifecycle and Performance (SLP)
• Template modifications for supplier registration projects in SLP
• Implemented the integration between SLP (Supplier Lifecycle and Performance) and SAP ECC.
• Resolved issues related to vendor creation and maintenance performed within SLP (Supplier Lifecycle and Performance).

Mckenzie Group Consulting (Jul 2013 - Jul 2017)

• Served as Technical Lead specializing in SAP Ariba Buyer application.
• My primary responsibility involved leading teams of 4 individuals to develop, integrate, and deploy solutions.
• Responsibilities include requirement collection and analysis, estimation, planning, conducting code reviews, and managing migrations.
• Hands-on experience in upgrading existing application to new Coupa platform and seamlessly integrating it with other applications, notably Oracle R12.
• Providing mentorship to new team members.

Ernst & Young (Jul 2017 - Jul 2018)

• Led technical support operations, overseeing daily support issues, service enhancements, and managing the support team.
• Handled daily Ariba support, addressing L2 and L3 issues, and conducting monitoring activities.
• Enhanced application performance by optimizing node balancing and improving database indexes.
• Spearheaded a project enabling Ariba Buyer to connect to the Ariba Network via a TLS1.2 enabled proxy server, resolving compatibility issues with older Ariba versions.
• Successfully processed approximately 2,000 pending invoices/payments in batches.

Walmart Inc (Feb 2010 - May 2010)

• Experienced in all phases of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) including Analysis, Design, Build, Testing, and Implementation, with support for production releases.
• Prepared Unit and System Integration test plans and successfully executed them.
• Managed code migration across various test environments using migration documentation.
• Implemented a condition to prevent invoice creation within a specific date range in Invoice EForm.
• Enhanced the D-Form under Sourcing Project by adding new fields for selecting suppliers based on their country.

Baxter International (May 2010 - Jul 2013)

• Traveling domestically to assume responsibility for project handover from another firm.
• Successfully transitioned project into steady state.
• Successfully completed enhancements on SAP Ariba products according to business requirements.
• Additionally, my project role as Catalog Developer involves managing all catalog onboarding activities.
• Adhered to and implemented coding standards templates as per guidelines throughout entire Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).

American Express Bank

• As an Analyst programmer, collaborated closely with clients to establish specifications and develop system designs.
• Participated in all phases of the SDLC including Analysis, Design, Build, Testing, Implementation, and Production support.
• Developing the Unit and System Integration test plan and overseeing its execution.
• Deployed Ariba Buyer Local instance on the machines utilizing WebLogic, Oracle, and IIS.
• Created various documents as part of PQI, SCM, and audit processes.
• Collaborated with the team to address any issues, ensuring a seamless production rollout.
• Collaborated with the Support team to address production issues effectively.
• Served as the Technical Lead for the Catalog Pro Transition project, overseeing the onboarding of 43 new vendor sites in Ariba Buyer.
• Facilitated project transition during the handover to subject matter experts (SMEs) from another organization.
• Debugged and modified SAP Ariba software components.
• Provided technical support using knowledge of complex technology to solve problems and support new projects.
• Updated documentation with project deviations to capture changes.
• Assessed costs and risks associated with developing new features and products.
• Performed regression and system-level testing to verify software quality prior to release.