**Introduction** A career in IBM Consulting is built on long-term client relationships and close collaboration worldwide. You’ll work with leading companies across industries, helping them shape their hybrid cloud and AI journeys. With support from our strategic partners, robust IBM technology, and Red Hat, you’ll have the tools to drive meaningful change and accelerate client impact. At IBM Consulting, curiosity fuels success. You’ll be encouraged to challenge the norm, explore new ideas, and create innovative solutions that deliver real results. Our culture of growth and empathy focuses on your long-term career development while valuing your unique skills and experiences. **Your role and responsibilities** As a Package Consultant specializing in SAP Ariba, you will be responsible for implementing and configuring SAP Ariba solutions for clients. You will work closely with clients to understand their procurement and supply chain management needs and design, configure, and deploy Ariba solutions to meet their requirements. Your primary responsibilities will include: * Implement SAP Ariba Solutions: Design, configure, and deploy Ariba solutions to meet client requirements, ensuring seamless integration with existing systems and processes. * Analyze Business Processes: Identify areas for improvement in procurement and supply chain management, and develop solutions to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance overall performance. * Collaborate with Clients: Work closely with clients to understand their unique needs and preferences, providing tailored solutions and support to ensure successful implementation and adoption. * Develop Solution Designs: Apply expertise in SAP Ariba to create customized solution designs that address specific client challenges and objectives. * Deliver Solution Deployments: Execute deployment plans, ensuring timely and effective delivery of Ariba solutions that meet client expectations. **Required technical and professional expertise** * SAP Ariba Implementation Expertise: Experience with implementing and configuring SAP Ariba solutions, including design, configuration, and deployment to meet client requirements. * Procurement and Supply Chain Knowledge: Experience working with procurement and supply chain management processes, including analysis and identification of areas for improvement. * SAP Ariba Solution Design: Experience with designing and developing customized SAP Ariba solutions to address specific client challenges and objectives. * System Integration Expertise: Experience with integrating SAP Ariba solutions with existing systems and processes to ensure seamless functionality. * Ariba Solution Deployment: Experience with executing deployment plans and delivering Ariba solutions that meet client expectations. **Preferred technical and professional experience** * Exposure to Cloud-Based Procurement: Experience working with cloud-based procurement solutions, including SAP Ariba, to design and deploy scalable and efficient procurement processes. * Familiarity with Supply Chain Analytics: Exposure to analytics tools and techniques used to analyze and optimize supply chain management processes, enhancing overall performance and reducing costs. * Knowledge of System Integration: Experience with integrating SAP Ariba solutions with existing systems and processes, ensuring seamless functionality and minimal disruption to business operations. IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.