At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead SAP Ariba architecture for major procurement transformation projects.
- Company: Join a global leader in digital transformation and IT services.
- Benefits: Contract role with remote work flexibility and competitive pay.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities to work with top-tier organisations.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on large-scale technology transformations.
- Qualifications: 10+ years of SAP Ariba experience and strong integration skills.
The predicted salary is between 72000 - 88000 £ per year.
Position: SAP Ariba Solution Architect
Employment Type: Contract
Start: ASAP (August/September 2026)
Duration: 6 Months
Location: Berkshire, UK (Mostly Remote)
Language(s): English
Focus on SAP is a specialist SAP and ERP Recruitment organisation offering both permanent and contract staffing solutions on a global scale.
Client – Partnered with a global leader in digital transformation and IT services, working with some of the world’s largest organisations. The business delivers complex technology transformation programmes that require innovation, collaboration and thought leadership.
Role – We are seeking an experienced SAP Ariba Solution Architect to lead the architecture and solution design for a major enterprise Procurement Transformation programme.
This senior role requires deep expertise across the SAP Ariba Suite, Source-to-Pay (S2P), procurement architecture and enterprise integration. You will own the end-to-end SAP Ariba solution architecture, translating business requirements into scalable solutions and ensuring seamless integration across SAP S/4HANA, SAP ECC, SAP BTP/CPI and third-party platforms.
Working closely with Procurement, Finance, Business and IT stakeholders, you will provide architecture leadership throughout the programme, ensuring solutions align with enterprise architecture, security, integration and governance standards.
- Own the end-to-end SAP Ariba solution architecture across large-scale procurement transformation initiatives.
- Lead solution design workshops, translating business and procurement requirements into scalable, secure and sustainable SAP Ariba solutions.
- Provide architecture leadership across Ariba Buying, Sourcing, Contracts, Supplier Lifecycle & Performance (SLP) and Guided Buying.
- Design and govern integrations across SAP Ariba, SAP S/4HANA, SAP ECC, SAP BTP/CPI and third-party applications.
- Lead architecture reviews, risk assessments and solution assurance, providing technical guidance throughout the delivery lifecycle.
- Support future-state procurement architecture, transformation roadmaps and business case development.
- Collaborate with implementation partners, Project Managers, Business Analysts and technical teams to ensure successful delivery.
- Act as a trusted architecture advisor to senior Procurement, Finance, Business and IT stakeholders.
10+ years’ relevant SAP Ariba Solution Architecture experience, with a proven track record delivering large-scale procurement and sourcing transformation programmes.
Deep expertise across the SAP Ariba Suite, particularly Ariba Buying, Sourcing, Contracts, Supplier Lifecycle & Performance (SLP) and Guided Buying.
Proven integration expertise across SAP Ariba, SAP S/4HANA, SAP ECC, SAP BTP/CPI and external third-party platforms.
Proven experience leading architecture governance, solution assurance, architecture reviews and risk assessments within complex enterprise environments.
Solutions Architect (ICT Finance) in Eton employer: Focus on SAP
Join a forward-thinking company that prioritises innovation and collaboration, offering you the chance to work on impactful projects with some of the world's leading brands. With a flexible work culture that allows for mostly remote work and opportunities for professional growth, you'll be supported in your role as an SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Consultant while contributing to meaningful digital transformation initiatives. Located in Dublin, this position not only provides a competitive contract but also fosters a dynamic environment where your expertise can truly make a difference.
