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The CTE Consultant (Buyer Network Integrator / BNI) is accountable for driving a buyer's integration initiative between the SAP Ariba Network and buyer’s ERP to automate the customers buying processes and drive collaborative commerce.  The BNI serves as the SAP Ariba Network expert on integration options and customer requirements, mentor to junior co-workers, and influencer of resources that impact the customer's success.  The BI will demonstrate the ability to oversee multiple programs and provide technical support as they grow their knowledgebase of Ariba tools and technology.  The BI consults buyers on integrating with the Ariba Network to electronically transact commerce via SAP Ariba solutions and works via the Seller Integrator to provide technical mapping information to suppliers. Project management, excellent verbal and written communication skills plus a strong technical background are required to effectively drive customer projects.  Support the customer in implementation of the technical components of SAP Ariba connectivity solutions. Provide technical guidance for customers and in some cases partners around mapping, configuration, adapter setup, BADI knowledge, SAP Notes and navigating Ariba Technical Support. Comfortable learning new technologies and processes including UI Customization cross Ariba Network transactions, Ariba Network configuration, and Cloud Integration Gateway (CIG) for Buyers. Support Invoice Conversion Services projects and deployment of Strategic Payables Solutions. Serve as the SAP Ariba solutions expert on integration deployment and customer requirements. Articulate and present SAP Ariba’s Network capabilities and value verbally, in writing, and via presentations to various stakeholders and their support/implementation teams. Advise buyers on creative and flexible solutions to speed integration and ultimately transactions to drive their business. Lead regular scheduled conference calls with customer and / or partners identified as part of the integration workstream to ensure project status is tracking as planned. Able to manage multiple projects across different programs liaising with key functional areas. Coordinate and manage testing process with customer from engagement to deployment. Lead and influence resources that impact success.  Including management of and delegating tasks to resolve issues to other teams/individuals when necessary. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required. Minimum of 7+ years of experience in IT Consulting. Ability to compile status of all projects and provide regular reports to Management. Ability to work in a multi-functional team environment and influence others that impact success. Experience creating and delivering presentations on project related work to team members, management, and customers. Flexibility to adjust regular business hours to the needs of global customers. Comfortable working on large deployment projects with multiple internal and external teams.  Project Management skills and familiarity on ACTIVATE methodology. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Preferred Job Specific Specialized Knowledge & Skills: Able to solve a wide range of issues in practical ways leveraging the existing SAP Ariba solutions. Knowledge on SAP technologies including SAP ECC and S/4 HANA backend systems. SAP technical experience with IDOC and FIORI integration, BASIS, SAP ERP knowledge (MM/SD) preferred. Understanding of the functional processes involved in SAP Ariba OnDemand solutions (Invoice Management / Buying and Invoicing) and the electronic transactions which support them. Ability to adapt support style to align with the technical capabilities of the customer. Strong knowledge of Procurement/Supply Chain and Payable processes. Understanding of “Application Programming Interface” – APIs. Familiarity on SAP Logistics Business Network (LBN) and Asset Intelligence Network (AIN). ​Bring out your best SAP innovations help more than four hundred thousand customers worldwide work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively. Originally known for leadership in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, SAP has evolved to become a market leader in end-to-end business application software and related services for database, analytics, intelligent technologies, and experience management. As a cloud company with two hundred million users and more than one hundred thousand employees worldwide, we are purpose-driven and future-focused, with a highly collaborative team ethic and commitment to personal development. Whether connecting global industries, people, or platforms, we help ensure every challenge gets the solution it deserves. At SAP, you can bring out your best. We win with inclusion SAP’s culture of inclusion, focus on health and well-being, and flexible working models help ensure that everyone – regardless of background – feels included and can run at their best. At SAP, we believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our company, and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realize their full potential. We ultimately believe in unleashing all talent and creating a better and more equitable world. SAP is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provide accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. 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Requisition ID: 417469  | Work Area: Consulting and Professional Services  | Expected Travel: 0 - 10%  | Career Status: Professional  | Employment Type: Regular Full Time   | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid.