Role: SAP Ariba Solution Architect
Location: London, UK
Permanent Role
Work Mode : 4 days per week from office for the first few months and then 3 days per week from office
Job Description:
Program Context: Global S/4HANA Implementation – Finance, Procurement (Ariba), HCM (SuccessFactors), Concur
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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.