SAP Ariba Solution Architect

N Consulting Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm based in Greater London seeks a Solution Architect specialized in SAP Ariba. The role involves leading the architecture for sourcing, contracts, and supplier management while integrating with S/4HANA. Candidates should possess proven experience in SAP Ariba configuration and agile methodologies. Strong knowledge of procurement processes and multi-currency handling is required. The position offers an exciting opportunity to engage with business users and design localized solutions.

Qualifications

• 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 and integration.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture of SAP Ariba across various procurement functions.
• Collaborate with business users to design solutions.
• Contribute to delivery tracking in budget-constrained environment.

Skills

SAP Ariba expertise

S/4HANA knowledge

Azure Fabric experience

Agile delivery experience

Communication skills

Education

SAP Certification in Ariba

Tools

SAP Datasphere

Power BI

Job description

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

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.

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.