SAP Ariba Lead/Solution Architect Job Description
This role requires a highly experienced professional to lead the implementation and support of SAP Ariba modules, including Sourcing, Contracts, Buying and Invoicing, Catalogs and Procurement Content, Network Integration, and design scalable solutions integrated with SAP ECC/S/4HANA and external systems.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead end-to-end implementation and support of SAP Ariba modules
* Design and deliver scalable SAP Ariba solutions integrated with SAP ECC/S/4HANA and external systems
* Collaborate with business stakeholders, procurement leads, and IT teams to gather requirements and define process enhancements
* Drive digital procurement transformation initiatives and align Ariba capabilities with business objectives
* Define and enforce Ariba best practices, governance, and integration architecture
Requirements
We are seeking a candidate with a Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Information Technology, Engineering, or related discipline, and minimum 10 years of experience in SAP Ariba implementation and support. The ideal candidate should have at least 2-3 full lifecycle implementations in a Lead or Architect role, strong hands-on experience in Ariba On-Demand modules, and proven expertise in S2P/P2P transformation and process design in a global environment.
* Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Information Technology, Engineering, or related discipline
* Minimum 10 years of experience in SAP Ariba implementation and support
* At least 2-3 full lifecycle implementations in a Lead or Architect role
* Strong hands-on experience in Ariba On-Demand modules
* Proven expertise in S2P/P2P transformation and process design in a global environment
Preferred Qualifications
The ideal candidate should also possess SAP Ariba Certifications (e.g., Ariba Procurement, Ariba Sourcing, Ariba Integration), experience with SAP S/4HANA and SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP), exposure to SAP Fieldglass or other third-party procurement tools, knowledge of Agile or Hybrid project methodologies, and industry experience in manufacturing, energy, pharma, public sector, or retail.
* SAP Ariba Certifications
* Experience with SAP S/4HANA and SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP)
* Exposure to SAP Fieldglass or other third-party procurement tools
* Knowledge of Agile or Hybrid project methodologies
* Industry experience in manufacturing, energy, pharma, public sector, or retail
As a seasoned professional in this field, you will have excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and leadership skills, and be able to drive digital procurement transformation initiatives and align Ariba capabilities with business objectives.