Role: SAP Ariba Solution Architect
Location: London, UK
Work Mode: 4 days per week from office for the first few months and then 3 days per week from office
Job Description:
Role Overview:
We are seeking a hands-on SAP Ariba Solution Architect to lead the design and implementation of a multi-country, multi-currency procurement solution as part of a global S/4HANA transformation program. This role will architect and deliver scalable procurement processes across Source-to-Contract (S2C) and Procure-to-Pay (P2P), ensuring compliance with country-specific regulatory and operational nuances, and seamless integration with S/4HANA, Azure Fabric, and other enterprise systems.
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Key Responsibilities:
Solution Architecture & Design
- Lead the end-to-end architecture of SAP Ariba across sourcing, contracts, procurement, and supplier management.
- Design solutions that support multi-country operations, multi-currency transactions, and localized procurement requirements.
- Ensure integration with S/4HANA, including master data, purchase requisitions, orders, invoices, and supplier lifecycle.
Hands-On Delivery
- Work directly with business users and procurement teams across regions to gather requirements, design solutions, and configure Ariba modules.
- Support the design and delivery of procurement analytics, ensuring visibility into spend, compliance, and supplier performance.
- Collaborate with analytics teams to ensure Ariba data is available in SAP Datasphere and SAC for reporting.
Integration & Interoperability
- Define and implement integration patterns between Ariba, S/4HANA, and Azure Fabric, ensuring real-time data flow and process automation.
- Coordinate with upstream and downstream systems to ensure data consistency and operational efficiency.
Program Execution
- Contribute to planning, estimation, and delivery tracking in a time- and budget-constrained environment.
- Identify risks and propose mitigation strategies related to procurement architecture and delivery.
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Required Skills & Experience:
- Proven experience as a Solution Architect in SAP Ariba (S2C and P2P).
- Deep understanding of S/4HANA Procurement and integration touchpoints.
- Hands-on experience with Ariba configuration, workflow design, and integration via CIG or middleware.
- Strong knowledge of global procurement processes, multi-currency handling, and local compliance requirements.
- Experience working with Azure Fabric, data lakes, or cloud-native integration platforms.
- Ability to engage with regional business users, gather requirements, and deliver localized solutions.
- Familiarity with reporting and analytics tools such as SAC, Datasphere, or Power BI.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and documentation skills.
- Experience in agile delivery environments with tight timelines and budgets.
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Preferred Qualifications:
- SAP Certified in Ariba (Sourcing, Buying & Invoicing, or Integration).
- Experience with Ariba Network, Supplier Risk, or Contract Lifecycle Management.
- Exposure to SuccessFactors, Concur, or other SAP cloud modules.
- Prior experience in multi-country SAP transformation programs.