S2P Senior Solution Architect - Source

A leading utilities company working within Critical National Infrastructure (CNI), seek an experienced forward thinking and proactive Senior Solution Architect, ideally with an understanding of Source to Pay, for a large roll out.

• Ideally within Source to Pay initiatives or Coupa (or similar) implementations.
• Need to be senior enough to lead on governance (running DA, documenting and collaborating on decisions).
• Development of target architecture, working with business and Integration partner to determine how we decommission existing and transition to new.
• I would add that Coupa implementation experience is useful (given that's the tool of choice) but not essential, and general Source to Pay experience remains nice to have.

• The Source to Pay (S2P) Solution Architect is accountable for the end-to-end technical solution design and delivery of a Source to Pay solution.
• This includes supporting a Solution Implementation Partner in implementing a SaaS Solution and pre-implementation activities to set the foundation, defining the solution for integration, Data Migration, Decommissioning and supporting future phases of this transformation.
• The chosen solution encompasses sourcing, procurement, contract management, supplier management, invoicing, and accounts payable.
• This role is responsible for ensuring that the solution aligns with business objectives, enterprise architecture standards, and integrates seamlessly with other systems.
• The architect will guide and support technical implementation teams throughout the project life cycle.
• The SA is a bridge between business stakeholders and technical teams, translating functional needs into architectural blueprints and ensuring that solutions are scalable, secure, and cost-effective.
  The role involves determining the overall solution that meets the needs of Procurement and the wider business end-to-end processes, providing governance and leadership of design authorities, and feeding into the longer term roadmap for the Procurement domain.

• Works closely with the Domain Architect to understand the technology roadmaps to meet business needs (as well as understanding the organisations guidelines, standards and principles to work within).
• Works closely with the Domain Architect to shape decisions and estimates before work is initiated on the programme.
• As Architecture leader on the programme, provide the following architectural services':
  High Level Design
  - Is responsible for writing the end-to-end high-level design, taking all stakeholders with them and taking through QA and governance processes.
• Options Analysis
  - Provides high level technology options and recommendations to solve problems.
• Stakeholders and Coordination
  - Works with all digital functions/owners that contribute to the HLD (eg Infra, Security, Data etc).
• Risks - identifies risks/issues from an architectural perspective.
• Governance - ensures all parties (business & digital) are well informed throughout the design phase and seeks formal sign off in the appropriate governance forum.
• Design Assurance - chair Design Authority for the programme, ensuring all decisions are surfaced, assessed and decided with the correct stakeholders engaged.
• Advice & Guidance - being a trusted advisor to the business and tech teams when they have questions.

• Lead the design of scalable, secure, and high-performing S2P solutions across the enterprise.
• Translate business requirements into technical architecture and integration designs.
• Define and maintain the S2P solution blueprint, including data flows, interfaces, and system interactions.
• Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture principles and procurement best practices.

• Provide technical oversight and guidance to implementation teams, including developers, integration specialists, and third-party vendors.
• Review and approve technical deliverables, including solution configurations, custom developments, and integration components.
• Act as the escalation point for technical issues and risks during implementation.

• Collaborate with business…