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We are seeking an experienced 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/4HANA 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.
Job Responsibility
Lead SAP Ariba Sourcing and Commerce Automation workstreams in global implementations and S/4HANA transformation programs
Own end-to-end delivery of Source-to-Contract and Procure-to-Pay processes
Act as the primary escalation point for Ariba-related topics
Drive solution design and configuration for Ariba Sourcing, Ariba Contracts, Ariba Buying & Invoicing, and Ariba Commerce Automation
Define best-practice procurement processes aligned with SAP standards
Ensure seamless Ariba–S/4HANA integration using CIG
Lead supplier onboarding and enablement strategies
Drive adoption of Commerce Automation for transactional suppliers
Coordinate supplier testing, cutover, and post-go-live stabilization
Collaborate with CIG, SAP S/4HANA MM, FI, and Security teams
Oversee configuration of master data synchronization, transactional flows, tax/compliance/approval workflows
Manage data migration and interface validation
Lead SIT, UAT, and regression testing for Ariba processes
Own cutover planning and go-live readiness
Provide hypercare support and resolve critical production issues
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
Requirements
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
Hands-on experience with Ariba CIG integration with SAP S/4HANA or ECC
Procurement master data and transactional integration
Tax, invoicing, and compliance processes
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to translate procurement strategy into SAP Ariba solutions
Mentoring and coaching mindset
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Nice to have
Exposure to Guided Buying and Supply Chain Collaboration
Knowledge on LeanIX, Signavio for process flow preparation
SAP Ariba certification
Experience with SAP Activate methodology
Industry experience in Manufacturing, Retail, Consumer Goods, or Life Sciences