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SAP Ariba Procurement Operations Lead

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45.00 - 47.00 CAD / Hour
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Following the successful implementation of a new SAP Ariba Procure-to-Pay (P2P) platform, our client is seeking a Procurement Operations Lead to drive the next phase of their digital transformation. In this post-rollout leadership role, you will take ownership of the system’s performance, focusing on stabilizing workflows, optimizing user adoption, and refining operational processes for long-term excellence. Acting as the strategic bridge between procurement, finance, and the wider business, you will ensure the P2P environment continues to evolve in alignment with our client's high-growth objectives in the premium retail space. This opportunity is ideal for someone with hands-on procurement operations experience and strong project management capabilities, particularly within direct-to-consumer (DTC) environments.

Job Responsibility:

  • Optimizing Post-Implementation Performance: Oversee the stabilized SAP Ariba P2P platform to ensure all post-rollout milestones and operational deliverables continue to meet business standards
  • Strategic Cross-Functional Liaison: Act as the primary bridge between procurement, finance, and operations, translating existing system capabilities into enhanced financial outcomes and streamlined workflows
  • Sustaining Change Management: Lead ongoing engagement efforts to deepen user adoption and ensure the platform remains integrated into the daily culture across all departments
  • Advanced Training & Support: Facilitate continuous system training and provide expert hands-on support to maintain high levels of user proficiency and confidence
  • Process Refinement & Best Practices: Provide strategic input into the evolution of procurement workflows, defining and refining process best practices to ensure long-term scalability
  • Risk Mitigation & System Auditing: Proactively identify operational obstacles or system gaps, working to mitigate risks and improve P2P efficiency
  • Stakeholder Communication: Manage ongoing communication efforts to keep leadership and end-users informed of system updates, performance metrics, and strategic alignments.

Requirements:

  • 3 to 5 years of experience in procurement operations, systems management, or post-implementation project leadership
  • Proven success in managing or optimizing enterprise system performance, with a strong preference for candidates who have supported SAP Ariba or similar P2P platforms
  • Clear, confident communicator with experience engaging multiple stakeholder groups
  • Strong problem-solving abilities and a solutions-oriented mindset
  • Able to balance autonomous work with strong collaboration
  • Deep understanding of Procure-to-Pay workflows and procurement processes
  • Expertise in retail or DTC environments, with an understanding of the unique agility and scalability required in the premium apparel sector
  • Ariba Experience in Procurement (or relevant P2P systems Coupa, Jagger, Zycus, Ivalua, GEP)
What we offer:
  • North Vancouver work location
  • Hybrid work environment (1-2 days in office per week)
  • Immediate start date

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 23, 2026

Expiration:
April 19, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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