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Job Title: SAP Ariba Lead / Solution Architect

Location: BRISBANE, Melbourne or Perth

Job Type: [Permanent]

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Role Summary:

We are seeking a highly experienced SAP Ariba Lead / Solution Architect with 10+ years of expertise in delivering SAP Ariba solutions across Source-to-Pay (S2P) and Procure-to-Pay (P2P) domains. This role will be pivotal in designing and implementing Ariba cloud solutions aligned with enterprise procurement strategy. The ideal candidate brings a deep understanding of procurement transformation, strong stakeholder management, and technical leadership in global SAP deployments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the end-to-end implementation and support of SAP Ariba modules:
• Ariba Sourcing
• Ariba Contracts
• Ariba Buying and Invoicing
• Ariba Catalogs and Procurement Content
• Ariba Network Integration
• 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.
• Lead blueprinting, solution design, configuration, testing (SIT/UAT), deployment, hypercare, and stabilization phases.
• Define and enforce Ariba best practices, governance, and integration architecture (via CIG, PI/PO, or BTP).
• Create detailed functional specifications for RICEFW objects and guide ABAP/Integration developers.
• Provide thought leadership on compliance, risk management, and supplier collaboration through Ariba.
• Manage vendor relationships, Ariba support tickets, and coordination with SAP Ariba Cloud Operations team.
• Develop training materials and conduct end-user and super-user training sessions.
• Mentor junior consultants and support cross-functional project teams.
• Track and report KPIs, project milestones, and issue resolution.

Key Requirements:

• 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, with end-to-end integration to SAP S/4HANA or ECC.
• Proven expertise in S2P/P2P transformation and process design in a global environment.
• In-depth knowledge of Ariba integration methods including CIG (Cloud Integration Gateway) and middleware tools (SAP PI/PO, Dell Boomi, MuleSoft).
• Sound understanding of procurement policies, compliance, indirect and direct procurement workflows.
• Strong understanding of master data governance in relation to vendor, contract, and purchasing data.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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 is an advantage.
• Knowledge of Agile or Hybrid project methodologies (Jira, Confluence, etc.).
• Industry experience in manufacturing, energy, pharma, public sector, or retail is a plus.
• Familiarity with regional tax, invoicing, and compliance requirements (e.g., PEPPOL, GST/VAT).

Seniority level

• Seniority levelMid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionInformation Technology
• IndustriesIT Services and IT Consulting

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