SAP Procurement Lead

• Act as the functional lead across SAP Procurement (MM, P2P, S/4HANA, Ariba), steering solution design and configuration
• Design, configure, and improve procurement processes including sourcing, contracting, purchasing, supplier management, and service procurement
• Lead architecture discussions and ensure alignment with enterprise principles, integration requirements, and industry best practices
• Mentor L1 and L2 analysts and guide service provider teams across BAU, ITIL processes, and SAP solutioning
• Shape the procurement technology roadmap and identify opportunities for automation, standardisation, and digital uplift
• Oversee integration between SAP modules and with non-SAP platforms such as Ariba, Finance, and Asset Management
• Partner with Product Owners to manage Agile backlogs, define user stories, and prioritise enhancements based on business value
• Drive continuous improvement, embedding Agile ways of working and supporting procurement squads
• Facilitate workshops with business stakeholders, defining functional requirements and translating them into system solutions
• Provide leadership across releases, upgrades, testing cycles, and cutovers
• Deliver reporting and analytics insights using SAP tools and Ariba dashboards

• 15+ years of deep experience in SAP Procurement / P2P, including extensive S/4HANA configuration
• Hands-on SAP Ariba expertise in at least one module (Sourcing, Contracts, Buying and Invoicing, Supplier Management)
• SAP S/4HANA Procurement certification
• Proven experience in Agile delivery, Scrum, or similar frameworks
• Strong understanding of procurement processes, including sourcing, vendor management, category management, and service procurement
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence senior stakeholders
• Excellent analytical thinking, communication capability, and problem-solving skills
• Experience with Ariba Network integrations or non-SAP integration points is highly valued
• Ability to coach junior analysts and uplift capability across a wider team

Familiarity with Fieldglass is an advantage

• Work with SAP’s latest technologies on cloud as S/4HANA, BTP and Joule, plus Databricks, ML/AI tools and cloud platforms
• A flexible and supportive work environment including work from home
• Competitive remuneration and benefits including novated lease, birthday leave, salary packaging, wellbeing programme, additional purchased leave, and company-provided laptop
• Comprehensive training budget and paid certifications (Databricks, SAP, cloud platforms)
• Structured career advancement pathways with mentoring from senior engineers
• Exposure to diverse industries and client environments