Senior Manager - SAP-SAP Ariba SCC

About Us

Bristlecone is the leading provider of AI-powered application transformation services for the connected supply chain. We empower our customers with speed, visibility, automation, and resiliency – to thrive on change. Our transformative solutions in Digital Logistics, Cognitive Manufacturing, Autonomous Planning, Smart Procurement and Digitalization are positioned around key industry pillars and delivered through a comprehensive portfolio of services spanning digital strategy, design and build, and implementation across a range of technology platforms. Bristlecone is ranked among the top ten leaders in supply chain services by Gartner. We are headquartered in San Jose, California, with locations across North America, Europe and Asia, and over 2,500 consultants. Bristlecone is part of the $19.4 billion Mahindra Group.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and deploy SAP Business Network for Supply Chain (Ariba SCC) in high‑volume direct procurement environments.
• Lead the Supply Chain Collaboration workstream across multi‑region S/4HANA transformation programs.
• Partner with VPs of Supply Chain, CPOs, and CFOs to define and execute process excellence from demand signal to invoice settlement.
• Configure SAP MM and S/4HANA procurement modules to support demand, PO, supplier acknowledgment, ASN, goods receipt, and invoicing.
• Drive integration of ingredient, packaging, and co‑manufacturing supplier networks within the beverage ecosystem.
• Establish governance, KPIs, and continuous improvement for forecast accuracy, component availability, and supplier commitment reliability.
• Provide hands‑on troubleshooting and system optimization during hyper‑care and post‑go‑live support.
• Mentor and develop a team of SAP consultants and business analysts.
• Conduct workshops and training for business stakeholders on SAP Business Network capabilities.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and internal controls throughout the transformation.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of SAP procurement experience, including SAP MM and S/4HANA configuration.
• Proven track record designing and deploying SAP Business Network for Supply Chain (Ariba SCC) in complex, high‑volume CPG beverage environments.
• Deep expertise in direct procurement end‑to‑end processes: demand planning, PO creation, supplier acknowledgment, ASN, goods receipt, and invoice settlement.
• Experience leading large‑scale, multi‑region SAP transformation programs with executive stakeholder engagement.
• Strong knowledge of co‑manufacturing, co‑packing, and bottler supply chain models.
• Ability to translate business requirements into technical design and configuration.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills with senior leadership (VP, CPO, CFO).
• Hands‑on troubleshooting, hyper‑care, and post‑go‑live support experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• SAP certifications (e.g., SAP MM, SAP S/4HANA Procurement) and Ariba SCC certification a plus.