Venkateshh Uppadhyayulah
Riyadh,Riyadh Region
Summary
Accomplished professional with deep expertise in SAP Ariba solutions, encompassing Sourcing, Supplier Lifecycle Management, and Contracts. Demonstrates advanced proficiency in SAP Materials Management and Supplier Relationship Management, emphasizing system integration and upgrade management. Proven success in project execution, change request management, and cross-functional collaboration. Skilled in incident management and troubleshooting, ensuring uninterrupted operations across intricate systems. Dedicated to utilizing skills in team management and authorization management to propel organizational success.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
SAP Lead Consultant MM and Ariba
Prowess Infotech
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
09.2024 - Current
- Managed complex SAP S4 HANA 2022 Materials management projects from inception to completion whilst ensuring quality standards were met.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams for successful project execution.
- Documented process flows and implemented requirements for functional improvements.
SAP Lead Consultant
Wipro Arabia Limited
01.2022 - 08.2025
- Executed implementation of SAP Ariba Strategic Sourcing suite to optimise supplier lifecycle management.
- Provided maintenance support for SAP ECC and SAP S4 HANA modules, ensuring operational continuity.
- Maintained SAP Ariba Sourcing, Contracts, and Commerce Automation modules to streamline procurement processes.
- Enhanced system performance through effective implementation of SAP solutions.
- Collaborated with global teams on ERP projects to improve interdepartmental communication.
- Delivered expert support to end-users, resolving complex technical issues in SAP systems.
- Spearheaded tailored client solutions via detailed requirement analysis and scope definition.
- Devised testing strategies that validated successful implementation of new features.
SAP Lead Consultant
Wipro Technologies
06.2020 - 12.2021
- SAP MM and SAP SRM Carving out Project Post go live support, Application Maintenance Support.
- SAP Ariba Commerce Automation on DSN methodology- SAP Ariba offers no Deployment Support.
- Key Result Areas
- Translated business requirements into functional specifications for effective solution design.
- Customised standard reports, meeting specific reporting needs of management.
SAP Lead Consultant
Industrial Technical Methods Co.LTD.
05.2019 - 06.2020
- Executed implementation of SAP MM and SRM modules within speciality chemicals sector.
- Established key result areas to enhance operational efficiency and project outcomes.
SAP Procurement Practice lead
Phoenix Business Consulting
11.2016 - 01.2019
- Executed SAP SRM implementation and application maintenance projects to enhance operational efficiency.
- Managed project timelines and deliverables, ensuring adherence to client specifications.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to facilitate seamless project execution.
- Conducted training sessions for end-users to maximise system utilisation.
SAP Project lead
Tech Mahindra
10.2012 - 11.2016
- Executed SAP MM and SAP SRM implementations, boosting operational efficiency.
- Managed application maintenance projects to ensure system reliability and optimal performance.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to achieve strategic project objectives.
Senior Engineer
VOLTAS Limited
10.2010 - 10.2012
- Delivered comprehensive support for SAP MM application maintenance projects.
- Facilitated continuous improvement in key result areas through systematic monitoring.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to address issues and enhance system performance.
Assistant Manager
GENETCO
03.2005 - 05.2010
- Provided SAP MM application maintenance support across multiple projects.
- Ensured seamless operation of supply chain processes through effective troubleshooting.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to address system issues promptly.
Customer Support Manager
VOLTAS Limited
01.2001 - 03.2005
- Executed after-sales service for complete range of VOLTAS air conditioners.
- Contributed to SAP implementation, ensuring alignment with operational requirements.
Engineer-Service
ELECTROLUX
10.1998 - 01.2001
- After-sales service for complete range of Electrolux consumer durables.
Engineer-Service
VOLTAS Limited
03.1994 - 10.1998
- Post-sales support for complete range of VOLTAS consumer durables.
Education
MBA - Project Management
B. Tech. - Mechanical Engineering
Post Diploma - Tool Design
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
Skills
- SAP Ariba Sourcing
- SAP Ariba Supplier Lifecycle Management
- SAP Ariba Contracts
- SAP Ariba Commerce Automation
- SAP Ariba Managed Gateway for Spend & Network
- SAP Ariba Procurement
- SAP Materials Management
- SAP Supplier Relationship Management
- SAP SRM Supplier Self Services
- SAP SRM Catalogue Management
- SAP Warehouse Management
- Project Execution
- Change Request Management
- Cross-Functional Coordination
- Incident Management
- Authorization Management
- Upgrade Management
- System Refresh Activities
- Troubleshooting
- System Integration
- Team Management
- Upgrade Management
- System Refresh Activities
- Troubleshooting
- System Integration
- Team Management
Academic Details
MBA in Project Management
B Tech, in Mechanical Engineering
Post Diploma in Tool Design
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
Certifications
SAP Certified Application Associate - SAP Ariba
Sourcing 2023
SAP Certified Application Associate - SAP Ariba
Contracts 2023
SAP Certified Application Associate - SAP Ariba
Procurement 2020
SAP Certified Application Associate - Supplier
Relationship Management 72
Certification
- SAP Certified Application Associate - SAP Ariba Sourcing 2023
- SAP Certified Application Associate - SAP Ariba Contracts 2023
- SAP Certified Application Associate - SAP Ariba Procurement 2020
- SAP Certified Application Associate - Supplier Relationship Management 7.2
Projects
List of SAP Projects:
1.AHC - AWJ Holding Company - SAP S4 HANA Materials Management
2.QCC- HCC Roll out SAP S4 HANA Materials management
3.SIPCHEM MANHAL S4HANA green field Implementation- Ariba migration,
4 SASREF Ariba Implementation (UAT Phase) Enhancement package upgrade Project ECC EHP 8 to EHP 9,
5.PETRO RAIBH S4 Migration Project and Ariba Implementation Project (Realization Phase),
6 RIYADH Airports Supplier Digitalisation Project on DSN methodology- ARIBA Commerce automation),
7.SABIC Speciality Chemicals Carving Out Project from SAP Petro chemicals
8.SABIC Ariba Strategic Sourcing implementation Project,
9.LAUSD Ariba Implementation Project,
10.KRA- Kenya Revenue Authority- iSupport- ECC and SRM Implementation Project
11.NYSHCR – New York State Home and Community Renewals Project- SRM Implementation,
12.KAA- Kenya Airport Authority ECC and SRM Implementation Project 1
13.MARS Inc- SAP Application Support Project and Ariba Contracts Implementation Project
14.Liberty Life Sciences SRM Implementation Project
15.Bell Helicopters MM and SRM Implementation Project
16.Nestle Application Maintenance Support – Material Management
17.VOLTAS SAP Implementation and AMS Project
Legalization and Attestations of Educational Qualifications
- 1 Master of Business Administration Kuwait and UAE
- 2 Diploma in Mechanical Engineering SAUDI ARABIA
Active VISA Details
- USA B1/B2 2016-11-23 2026-11-20 L7488120
- SAUDI ARABIA IQAMA: 2522571875 Validity 05.03.2026
Personal Information
- Passport No: C1880950
- Validity up to 2034-10-08
- KSA Iqama No: 2511571875
- Validity upto 2025-03-16(Transferrable)
Timeline
SAP Lead Consultant MM and Ariba
Prowess Infotech
09.2024 - Current
SAP Lead Consultant
Wipro Arabia Limited
01.2022 - 08.2025
SAP Lead Consultant
Wipro Technologies
06.2020 - 12.2021
SAP Lead Consultant
Industrial Technical Methods Co.LTD.
05.2019 - 06.2020
SAP Procurement Practice lead
Phoenix Business Consulting
11.2016 - 01.2019
SAP Project lead
Tech Mahindra
10.2012 - 11.2016
Senior Engineer
VOLTAS Limited
10.2010 - 10.2012
Assistant Manager
GENETCO
03.2005 - 05.2010
Customer Support Manager
VOLTAS Limited
01.2001 - 03.2005
Engineer-Service
ELECTROLUX
10.1998 - 01.2001
Engineer-Service
VOLTAS Limited
03.1994 - 10.1998
Post Diploma - Tool Design
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
MBA - Project Management
B. Tech. - Mechanical Engineering
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