Ariba - Technical Procurement Lead in London

Sanderson are partnered with a leading Financial Services company to support in the hiring of an Ariba Technical Procurement Lead. This role is hybrid working, 50% onsite expectation, in one of the main offices – London, York, Bristol, Norwich or Perth. An initial 6 months contract with potential extensions.

Purpose of the Role

• Own and improve Ariba procurement technology, ensuring it connects well with other business systems.
• Lead and deliver the digital strategy for procurement, making sure the company gets the most value from procurement tools, processes, and data.
• Use procurement data to provide valuable insights and reporting.
• Manage and prioritise technology needs and improvements.
• Offer technical advice to procurement teams around using Ariba.
• Keep procurement processes up to date and encourage continuous improvement.
• Work closely with various teams inside and outside the company, including IT, supplier managers, and external suppliers.

Main Responsibilities

• Show the benefits of digital procurement to leadership and the wider business.
• Stay up to date with the latest technology and best practices in procurement, bringing new ideas into the company.
• Benchmark current technology use and look for ways to improve through automation and innovation.
• Make sure procurement technology supports company standards and processes.
• Help teams get the most out of Ariba, advising on sourcing strategies and supplier management.
• Coordinate all changes, fixes, and improvements to procurement systems.
• Manage the relationship with Ariba as a supplier, including licensing, performance, and innovation.
• Work with IT to ensure systems are well supported and fit for purpose.

Skills and Experience Needed

• Strong communication and relationship management skills.
• Advanced knowledge of Ariba procurement technology
• Understanding of system interfaces and APIs.
• Commercial awareness and business skills.
• Experience in category management and supplier relationship management (SRM).
• Data-focused, with the ability to provide reporting insights.
• Awareness of AI and new technologies in procurement.
• Able to work independently and deliver both business and technical solutions.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment and managing supplier relationships.
• Experience with Source-to-Pay systems.
• Excellent customer service and stakeholder management.

Reasonable Adjustments:

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