SAP Ariba

Job Title: SAP Ariba Solution Architect

Location: London, UK (Hybrid).

Employment Type: Permanent.

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.

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.

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.