Manager, SAP Ariba 1 (567)

Job Purpose

Responsible for the design, administration, and optimization of the SAP Ariba platform, ensuring it effectively supports procurement, sourcing, and supplier management. As the SAP Ariba subject matter expert, this role drives efficiency and strategic alignment through solution architecture, process improvement, and data governance. The Manager collaborates with cross-functional teams to implement best practices, ensure ERP integration, and enable effective procurement strategies.

Job Specific Accountabilities

• Solution Architecture & Domain Expertise.
• Design and architect end-to-end SAP Ariba solutions that align with business objectives and industry best practices.
• Act as the subject matter expert (SME) in SAP Ariba modules, including sourcing, procurement, contracts, supplier management, and guided buying.
• Define the technical and functional architecture of the SAP Ariba ecosystem, ensuring seamless integration with SAP S/4HANA and other third-party systems to enable unified data flow and streamlined processes.
• Lead design workshops with cross-functional stakeholders, capturing business requirements, translating them into detailed technical designs, and gaining buy-in to create sustainable solutions.
• Define a strategic roadmap for the ongoing enhancement of SAP Ariba functionalities, incorporating best practices, emerging technologies, and continuous improvement to meet evolving business needs. Business Process Expertise & Application Support.
• Provide advanced expertise to optimize and configure SAP Ariba functionalities that streamline sourcing, procurement, and supplier management processes, enhancing cost-efficiency and operational effectiveness.
• Collaborate with procurement and business teams to map current processes, identify areas for improvement, and lead the implementation of redesigned workflows within SAP Ariba.
• Provide support for daily business operations, ensuring that SAP Ariba applications are meeting business needs and resolving any issues promptly.
• Supervise and conduct comprehensive testing, including unit, integration, and user acceptance testing (UAT), for all SAP Ariba implementations, updates, and enhancements to ensure successful and smooth go-live.
• Create training materials and lead user training sessions to ensure optimal system use and support high levels of user adoption across the organization. Data Management & Governance
• Develop and implement data governance policies and procedures for SAP Ariba, ensuring data quality, consistency, and integrity across sourcing, procurement, and supplier management.
• Manage the integration of master data between SAP Ariba and SAP S/4HANA, along with other ERP systems, ensuring consistent data accuracy and compliance.
• Lead and execute data migration and transformation activities, overseeing data validation and cleansing processes for new SAP Ariba implementations or system upgrades.
• Create and manage reporting tools that provide insights into procurement performance, supplier compliance, and sourcing metrics. Leverage SAP Ariba’s data analytics capabilities to generate actionable insights for strategic decision-making. Compliance, Risk Management & Process Controls.
• Ensure that SAP Ariba functionalities and configurations adhere to organizational policies, procurement regulations, and industry standards, safeguarding compliance and mitigating risk.
• Continuously assess system vulnerabilities within SAP Ariba and establish robust risk mitigation strategies, ensuring data security, operational resilience, and regulatory compliance. Cross-Functional Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement
• Engage and communicate with key stakeholders throughout project phases, facilitating alignment on project goals, expectations, and technical solutions.
• Collaborate closely with IT, procurement, finance, and other functional teams to ensure SAP Ariba solutions are aligned with business requirements and support SOPC’s strategic goals.
• Manage relationships with SAP Ariba consultants, vendors, and third-party solution providers to ensure successful service delivery, project support, and issue resolution. Continuous Improvement & Strategic Planning.
• Stay informed on advancements in procurement technology, including SAP Ariba updates and complementary tools, identifying potential improvements to enhance operational effectiveness.
• Lead initiatives to identify and implement system enhancements, configurations, or upgrades to optimize SAP Ariba’s functionality in alignment with the organization’s evolving needs.
• Lead strategic projects within the SAP Ariba ecosystem, from ideation through implementation, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives, timelines, and budget constraints. Other Accountabilities.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration or a relevant field.
• 4+ years of hands-on experience with SAP Ariba
• Certification in SAP Ariba is preferred