SAP Ariba Supplier Enablement lead

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The SAP Ariba Supplier Enablement Lead is responsible for driving the onboarding, activation, and adoption of suppliers onto SAP Ariba solutions. This role owns supplier enablement strategy, execution, and governance to ensure suppliers are successfully transacting on Ariba (POs, invoices, catalogs, and payments) in alignment with Procure‑to‑Pay transformation objectives.

The lead partners with Procurement, AP, Legal, IT, Change Management, and external enablement providers to deliver a scalable, compliant, and supplier‑friendly enablement experience across global supplier populations.

• Define and execute the SAP Ariba supplier enablement strategy aligned with P2P transformation goals
• Segment suppliers by complexity, volume, geography, and transaction type (PO, non‑PO, catalog, invoicing)
• Establish onboarding waves, timelines, and readiness criteria
• Serve as the primary owner of supplier enablement governance and execution

Lead enablement across SAP Ariba solutions including:

• Ariba Network (AN)
• Ariba Buying & Invoicing
• Supplier Lifecycle & Performance (SLP) (if applicable)
• Guided Buying (if applicable)
• PO flip
• eInvoicing (standard, credit memo, PO and Non‑PO)
• Supplier profiles and compliance documentation
• Drive supplier onboarding activities from initial outreach through go‑live readiness
• Coordinate supplier communications, training sessions, and onboarding support
• Resolve supplier configuration and transaction issues in partnership with Ariba and internal teams
• Track supplier activation, transaction success rates, and issue resolution

• Partner with Procurement, AP, Tax, Legal, and IT to align supplier enablement requirements
• Support contract and policy alignment related to supplier network participation
• Coordinate with Change Management and Training teams to support supplier and internal readiness
• Manage third‑party enablement partners or SAP Ariba enablement services
• Provide executive‑level reporting on supplier readiness and adoption risks
• Ensure compliance with tax, regulatory, and internal control requirements
• Support audit requests related to supplier transactions and documentation
• Identify opportunities to streamline onboarding and reduce supplier friction
• Standardize enablement playbooks, templates, and operational processes
• Capture supplier and internal feedback to improve the enablement experience
• Support post‑go‑live optimization and supplier adoption expansion

• Bachelor's Degree

• Bachelor's Degree

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Information Systems, or related field
• 7+ years of experience in SAP Ariba, with strong focus on supplier enablement
• Hands‑on experience with Ariba Network onboarding and supplier transactions
• Proven delivery experience in large‑scale Ariba or P2P implementations
• Strong stakeholder communication and issue‑resolution skills

• Experience with global or multi‑entity supplier onboarding
• Knowledge of Procure‑to‑Pay, Accounts Payable, and procurement operations
• Experience managing enablement vendors or offshore teams
• Previous work in manufacturing, life sciences, retail, utilities, or regulated industries

• Ariba Network & P2P Processes
• Cross‑Functional Program Execution

• High‑visibility role critical to P2P transformation success
• Direct impact on supplier adoption, invoice automation, and payment efficiency
• Opportunity to shape supplier experience and global enablement standards
• Partner with enterprise procurement and finance leadership

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