Chandrakala Neelam
SAP Ariba and S4 Hana source to Pay senior Manager
Parsippany,New Jersey
Summary
Adept at leading SAP Ariba implementations and optimizations, I significantly enhanced procurement efficiency and cost savings at Wipro. My expertise spans across Sourcing, P2P, and Supplier Management, complemented by strong project management and stakeholder communication skills. Recognized for outstanding deliverables, I excel in driving process improvements and strategic sourcing initiatives.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
SAP Ariba Manager
Wipro
08.2022 - Current
- Oversaw SAP Ariba module implementation for Sourcing, P2P, Supplier Management, and Contract Management in 44 countries.
- Implemented procurement strategies to drive cost efficiency and minimize risks.
- Oversee the configuration and customization of SAP Ariba solutions to meet business requirements and improve process efficiency
- Facilitated training sessions and workshops to promote effective SAP Ariba usage.
- Work closely with IT and cross-functional teams for aligning processes between SAP Ariba and SAP ERP/S/4HANA systems.
- Assessed spend data to identify cost-saving opportunities, leading strategic sourcing efforts.
- Monitor supplier performance and compliance using SAP Ariba tools, providing regular feedback, and managing corrective actions
- Successfully led a project to implement SAP Ariba across 48 countries
- Honored with prestigious stellar award from Wipro management acknowledging outstanding quality of deliverables.
SAP Ariba Solution Architect
Wipro
01.2020 - 05.2022
- Led Ariba S2P implementation project from client site and participated in design workshops.
- Facilitated workshops and demonstrations for customers on various Ariba modules, including Guided Buying, Buying, and Commerce Automation.
- Streamlined procurement operations by automating processes for clients.
- Prepared comprehensive business requirement workbooks supporting project execution.
- Coordinated project timelines, budgets, and resources to achieve successful SAP Ariba implementation.
- Implemented user persona strategy to align Ariba groups with customer roles.
SAP Ariba Lead
Wipro
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Tailored SAP Ariba solutions to meet various industry needs.
- Performed in-depth requirement analyses to devise client-tailored solutions.
- Optimized allocation of resources and timing to guarantee success in SAP Ariba projects.
- Oversee full procurement cycles, spanning supplier identification, sourcing initiatives, contract finalization, and purchase order oversight.
- Crafted comprehensive functional specifications.
- Facilitated integration of master and transactional data with ECC using mediated connectivity.
- Conducted workshops detailing the process for utilizing Ariba P2P templates.
SAP P2P consultant (SRM and Ariba)
IBM
04.2014 - 12.2017
- Worked on various aspect of Ariba including User upload, Supplier uploads, Catalog management, Supplier enablement on Ariba Network
- Assist in resolving issues related to the transmission of electronic documents via Ariba Network
- Managing and maintaining Ariba Catalogues: Static and punch-out Catalog, Catalog kits, Catalog Hierarchy, Catalog Views
- Got a good understanding of the different business functions
- Handling the tickets (concerns and issues) raised by end-users or businesses and providing the solution within a defined timeline
- Working on various aspects of SRM/MM including Shopping Carts, Purchase Order, Workflows, Confirmations, Organization structure, and User creation
SAP SRM consultant
Accenture
08.2013 - 03.2014
- Worked on SAP SRM support project on the below activities
- Worked on 3 interfaces (Approval Matrix master data) from SRM to Third-Party tool for the account payable process
- Maintenance of Z tables in SRM to maintain the approvers to the corresponding cost object
- Configuring the organization structure for new company code in SRM
- Worked on the configuration of the two-way match process in SRM where we skip the confirmation process
SAP SRM consultant
Wipro ltd
06.2009 - 07.2013
- Worked on SAP SRM support project on the below activities
- Interacting with the Key Users and Business Community for resolution of problems
- Developing & Analysing Functional Requirement Specifications for new Enhancements
- Close the case as per the SLA and maintain user confirmation
- Prepare specifications and associated documentation
- Worked closely with Client and Project Manager for Extended Classic scenario
- Involved in replicating the plants, payment terms, and updating currency and exchange rates from the backend system
- Supporting the Extended Classic Scenario of SRM where Purchase Requisition has been created after complex workflow approval and associated Purchase Order will be generated in SRM system
- Goods Receipt and Invoice Verification can be done either in SRM or MM system
- Organization model analysis and configuring the Organization structure according to the Business model
Education
Master of Science (M.S) - Software Engineering
BITS Pilani
RajasthanSkills
Procure-to-Pay (P2P)
Supplier Management
Contract Management
Sourcing
Spend Analysis
Project Management and Implementation
Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)
Change Management and User Training
Data Analysis and Reporting
Process Optimization and Automation
Stakeholder Engagement and Communication
SAP ERP/S/4HANA Integration
Certification
SAP Certified Application Associate - SAP Ariba Sourcing
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that the details mentioned above are true to best of my knowledge.
Thanks
Chandrakala
Attributes
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Excellent communication and presentation abilities
- Detail-oriented with a focus on process improvement
- Adaptable and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Timeline
SAP Ariba Manager
Wipro
08.2022 - Current
SAP Ariba Solution Architect
Wipro
01.2020 - 05.2022
SAP Ariba Lead
Wipro
01.2018 - 01.2019
SAP P2P consultant (SRM and Ariba)
IBM
04.2014 - 12.2017
SAP SRM consultant
Accenture
08.2013 - 03.2014
SAP SRM consultant
Wipro ltd
06.2009 - 07.2013
Master of Science (M.S) - Software Engineering
BITS Pilani