SAP S4 HANA Ariba Lead

SAP Ariba Sourcing & Ariba Commerce Automation Lead

to lead end-to-end

source-to-contract and procure-to-pay enablement

using SAP Ariba solutions. The role is responsible for solution design, delivery governance, stakeholder management, and successful adoption of

Ariba Sourcing, Contracts, Buying & Invoicing, and Commerce Automation

integrated with

SAP S/4

HANA

or ECC.The Lead will work closely with business stakeholders, procurement teams, integration architects, and suppliers to deliver scalable, compliant, and value-driven Ariba solutions.

Ariba Workstream Leadership Lead

SAP Ariba Sourcing and Commerce Automation work streams

in global implementations and S/4

HANA transformation programs.

Own end-to-end delivery of

Source-to-Contract (S2C)

and

Procure-to-Pay (P2P)

processes.

Act as the primary escalation point for Ariba-related topics.

Solution Design & Delivery Drive solution design and configuration for:

Ariba Sourcing

(RFx, Auctions, Awarding)
Ariba Contracts

(Authoring, Clause Library, Contract Compliance)
Ariba Buying & Invoicing Ariba Commerce Automation

(Supplier enablement, PO/Invoice automation)

Define best-practice procurement processes aligned with SAP standards.

Ensure seamless

Ariba–S/4

HANA integration

using CIG.Supplier Enablement & Adoption Lead

supplier onboarding and enablement

strategies.

Drive adoption of

Commerce Automation

for transactional suppliers.

Coordinate supplier testing, cutover, and post-go-live stabilization.

Integration & Technical Coordination Collaborate with

CIG, SAP S/4

HANA MM, FI, and Security

teams.

Oversee configuration of:

Master data synchronization

Transactional flows (PO, ASN, Invoice)
Tax, compliance, and approval workflows

Manage data migration and interface validation.

Testing, Cutover & Go-Live Lead

SIT, UAT, and regression testing

for Ariba processes.

Own cutover planning and go-live readiness for sourcing and commerce automation.

Provide

hypercare support

and resolve critical production issues.

Governance & Team Leadership Ensure adherence to

SAP Activate methodology

and project governance standards.

Review and approve functional designs, configurations, and test artifacts.

Mentor Ariba consultants and support knowledge transfer.

SAP Ariba Expertise
10–12+ years of experience in SAP Ariba implementations

, with strong expertise in:

Ariba Sourcing & Contracts Ariba Buying & Invoicing Ariba Commerce Automation

Minimum

2–3 full-cycle SAP Ariba implementations

as a Lead.

Strong understanding of

procurement and sourcing business processes

.Integration & S/4

HANA Knowledge Hands-on experience with:

Ariba CIG integration with SAP S/4

HANA or ECCProcurement master data and transactional integration

Tax, invoicing, and compliance processes

SAP Ariba certification (Sourcing, Buying & Invoicing, or Integration)

Experience with SAP Activate methodology

Industry experience in Manufacturing, Retail, Consumer Goods, or Life Sciences

Exposure to SAP Fieldglass or Concur is an advantage

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to translate procurement strategy into SAP Ariba solutions

Mentoring and coaching mindset

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Location:

As per project requirements

Work Model:
Hybrid / Onsite / Offshore (project dependent)