Senior Associate – SAP Ariba Technical (Hyderabad)

About the role

PwC is seeking a Senior Associate with deep expertise in SAP Ariba technical solutions to join its Hyderabad advisory team. You will work with clients to analyse requirements, design and implement Ariba integrations, and ensure seamless adoption of SAP applications across the business.

Key responsibilities

• Design, develop and configure Ariba technical components using RAP, CIG, Cloud Connector and related APIs.
• Create and maintain RICEF objects – reports (ALV/Classical), interfaces (ALE/IDOC, BAPI, APIs), conversions (LSMW/BDC), enhancements (User Exits, BADI, Enhancement Spots, BTE) and forms (Smartforms/Adobe Forms).
• Develop Object‑Oriented ABAP programs, workflows, data dictionary objects and search helps.
• Leverage SAP HANA capabilities such as OData services, CDS Views, AMDPs and UI5 where applicable.
• Collaborate with functional teams in SAP Logistics (SD/MM/PP/PM) to align technical solutions with business processes.
• Provide training, support and knowledge transfer to client teams for successful go‑live and post‑implementation stability.

Required profile

• Strong project experience in SAP Ariba technical implementations.
• Hands‑on expertise with RAP, CIG configuration, Cloud Connector and API development.
• Proven ability to deliver RICEF objects across reporting, integration, conversion and enhancement domains.
• Solid background in ABAP, workflow design and data dictionary management.
• Familiarity with SAP HANA, OData, CDS Views, AMDPs and UI5 is a plus.
• Understanding of core SAP Logistics modules (SD, MM, PP, PM) to support cross‑functional solutions.

Required skills

• Ariba Technical – RAP, CIG, Cloud Connector, API, proxy, web services
• RICEF development – ALV/Classical reports, ALE/IDOC, BAPI, LSMW/BDC, User Exits, BADI, Enhancement Spots, BTE, Smartforms, Adobe Forms
• ABAP (Object‑Oriented), Workflow, Data Dictionary, Search Helps
• SAP HANA – OData, CDS Views, AMDPs, UI5 (preferred)
• Basic knowledge of SAP Logistics (SD, MM, PP, PM)

What we offer

• Dynamic, inclusive community focused on trust and innovative outcomes.
• Competitive benefits, flexible work programmes and mentorship opportunities.
• Commitment to equal employment and a supportive environment for personal and professional growth.