Job ID: JOB_ID_7890
Role Overview
The SAP Ariba Test Lead is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing end-to-end testing for SAP Ariba modules, primarily Ariba Buying & Invoicing (B&I), Ariba Network, and integrations with SAP ECC/S/4HANA. The role ensures quality delivery by driving test strategy, test planning, test execution, and defect management across multiple procurement processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Test Planning & Strategy
- Define overall test strategy, scope, test approach, and timelines for SAP Ariba projects.
- Create detailed test plans, test scenarios, and test scripts for Ariba B&I and Ariba Network.
- Identify test data requirements and prepare or coordinate test data setup.
- Estimate testing efforts and allocate tasks to team members.
- Test Execution & Coordination
- Lead Functional, System Integration Testing (SIT) and User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
- Execute tests for:
- Requisitioning & catalog management
- Approval workflows
- Purchase Orders (PO) & change orders
- Goods receipts, service entry sheets
- Invoices, credit memos, and exceptions
- Ariba Network integrations (PO flow, Order Confirmation, ASN, Invoice flow)
- Coordinate with business users, functional consultants, and technical teams.
- Validate Ariba-to-ERP integration including IDocs/CIG flows.
- Defect Management
- Log, track, prioritize, and drive closure of defects.
- Facilitate defect triage meetings with cross-functional teams.
- Ensure timely resolution of testing issues and maintain defect quality standards.
- Documentation & Reporting
- Prepare test summary reports and quality dashboards.
- Maintain clear documentation for scenarios, scripts, test evidence, and traceability matrix.
- Provide regular status updates to project managers and stakeholders.
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Work closely with SAP Ariba functional teams to understand business processes.
- Collaborate with integration teams (CIG/Cloud Integration Gateway).
- Support cutover, hypercare, and post-go-live testing cycles.
Required Skills & Experience
- Hands-on testing experience with SAP Ariba Buying & Invoicing (B&I) and Ariba Network.
- Strong understanding of procurement processes:
- Requisitions, catalogs, approvals
- PO lifecycle and confirmations
- Goods receipts / SES
- Invoicing and exception handling
- Experience with SAP ECC/S/4HANA procurement modules (MM, FI integration preferred).
- Strong knowledge of Ariba integration flows (ERP CIG Ariba Network).
- Experience using tools such as HP ALM, JIRA, ServiceNow, qTest, etc.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to lead and mentor test teams.
Education
At least a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in Computer Science, Software/Electronics Engineering, Information Systems, or closely related field is required.
Compensation & Location
Salary: $60 – $80 per year (Estimated)
Location: Allendale, NJ
Recruiter / Company – Contact Information
Recruiter / Employer: TCS
Email: an.y@itech-us.com
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