Senior SAP Ariba Functional Consultant

You will join one of the largest SAP practices in the UK at the forefront of delivering business benefit to our customers through SAP-enabled transformation and business change. We have a broad and varied client base across multiple industry sectors including Utilities, Aerospace and Defence, Consumer Products, Retail and National Government. Our consultants have deep functional and technical capability as a baseline but also demonstrate wider appreciation of business challenges and outcomes, best practice business processes and typical changes and benefits enabled by new technology. Our consultants are committed to outstanding delivery for our clients as well as internal practice growth, sales support and personal development.

Our SAP Ariba capability is well established and well connected, working closely with SAP Ariba and with our business consulting and business services capabilities on offer development, go-to-market, and the delivery of advisory and implementation work.

About our UK SAP Practice Team: Capgemini UK is a leading SAP Integration Partner, helping our clients navigate through complex SAP transformations. Capgemini UK has 1000 + SAP practitioners across UK & India and are ranked #1 for SAP S/4HANA certifications in UK and globally. We work closely with our clients to transform their business together using the latest SAP products and architecture, a deep knowledge of industries and markets, and innovative delivery methodologies.

Hybrid working: The places that you work from day to day will vary according to your role, your needs, and those of the business; it will be a blend of Company offices, client sites, and your home; noting that you will be unable to work at home 100% of the time.

Your Role:

• Act as a leader and role model both within the Procurement team and on client engagements, managing the Procurement activities and guiding the project team.
• Design and implement SAP Ariba solutions regardless of their size, complexity, and sector.
• Be seen as a thought leader in the Procurement space and actively contribute to the leadership community within your team.
• Support the Tower Lead on operations, strategy, people/emerging talent development and produce Go-To Market material, Points of View, and industry insight.
• Manage C-Level stakeholders, shape client engagements and be present in steering committees and executive forums.
• Actively work on new opportunities and respond to RFP’s, Bids/Pre-Sales opportunities to help strengthen the practice.
• Be an ambassador for junior staff, provide mentorship in technical and consulting skills and guide careers.
• Own SME areas/strategic initiatives/operational tasks within their team and/or the DU; have a profile within the team and DU.
• Oversee requirements gathering, design and gap analysis workshops to identify the optimum SAP solution.
• Work with the Engagement Manager to successfully forecast and manage resource and budget.
• Guide the client with your knowledge of SAP Ariba standards and best practice in SAP Ariba Procurement.
• Apply design thinking concepts in solution blueprint.
• Be accountable for the overall functional design and integration.
• Advise and lead onshore and offshore resources through all phases of the project.

You can bring your whole self to work. At Capgemini building an inclusive future is part of everyday life and will be part of your working reality. We have built a representative and welcoming environment, for everyone.

Your Profile:

• Act as an ambassador for our tools, methods, and accelerators and know how to apply them to client situations and projects.
• Actively work to continuously improve.
• Implementation experience of SAP Ariba modules.
• Strong SAP Ariba configuration and implementation experience.
• Strong knowledge of Cloud Procurement and the differences between SAP and other market-leading solutions.
• Knowledge of Supply Chain Collaboration, Supplier Lifecycle Performance, and Cloud Integration.
• A good understanding of configuration dependencies and interrelationships between SAP S/4HANA Ariba and SAP S/4HANA MM and FI modules.
• An expert understanding of Procurement via SAP MM and SRM.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills that can influence at all levels, including team members working remotely.
• Strong industry experience in procurement, supply chain, or finance, particularly in Consumer Products and Manufacturing.
• A proven track record of successful delivery through Upgrade, Support, Integration, Implementation, and Roll-out projects.

Your Security Clearance:

To be successfully appointed to this role, it is a requirement to obtain Security Check (SC) clearance. To obtain SC clearance, the successful applicant must have resided continuously within the United Kingdom for the last 5 years, along with other criteria and requirements.

What does ‘Get The Future You Want’ mean for you?

You will be encouraged to have a positive work-life balance. Our hybrid-first way of working means we embed hybrid working in all that we do and make flexible working arrangements the day-to-day reality for our people. All UK employees are eligible to request flexible working arrangements.

You will be joining one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies, as recognised by Ethisphere for 12 consecutive years. We live our values by making ethical business choices every day. Working ethically is at the centre of our culture at Capgemini, meaning you will be helping to create a future we can all be proud of.

Why you should consider Capgemini:

Growing clients’ businesses while building a more sustainable, more inclusive future is a tough ask. When you join Capgemini, you’ll join a thriving company and become part of a collective of free-thinkers, entrepreneurs and industry experts. We find new ways technology can help us reimagine what’s possible. It’s why, together, we seek out opportunities that will transform the world’s leading businesses, and it’s how you’ll gain the experiences and connections you need to shape your future.

About Capgemini:

Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organisations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs.