At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead SAP Ariba changes and drive efficiency in Procure to Pay processes.
- Company: Join Yorkshire Water, a vital service provider for millions.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous leave, and a fantastic benefits package.
- Other info: Hybrid working model with excellent growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on water services while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience with SAP Ariba and strong problem-solving skills.
The predicted salary is between 42944 - 53680 £ per year.
Water Utility Company based in the Yorkshire region of England.
We offer a competitive salary, depending on experience (£42,944 - £53,680), annual incentive related bonus (£1000 maximum bonus opportunity for the performance year), attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution), development opportunities in line with the SAP Ariba Specialist progression plan, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays plus 2 extra wellness days, life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary, and a great benefits package including health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover. Additional benefits include a retail savings scheme, online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts, and many more!
Location: This role will initially be based in Bradford but we are moving our office to Leeds Valley Park in summer 2026, so you'll be based there in the future - Hybrid Working (1 office day a week Bradford/Leeds).
Work type: Permanent. 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
We have an exciting opportunity for a SAP Ariba Specialist to join the Finance team at Yorkshire Water and be a part of helping Yorkshire Water to provide the best service to our customers.
What we do: We provide essential water and wastewater services to every corner of the Yorkshire region, ensuring that over 5.4 million people can rely on our services for clean and safe drinking water and effective wastewater management. We look after communities, protect the environment, and plan to manage Yorkshire's water sustainably.
The Finance team is a key part of how we meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators. Our Finance Systems Team sits within our Operational Finance function as part of the wider Group Financial Control department. In close coordination with the Operational Finance Systems Manager, the role holder will plan, design, and deploy technology updates, business process improvements, and associated change management to align the Procure to Pay processes with the SAP Ariba Solutions Road Map and current regulatory obligations.
As our SAP Ariba Specialist you will:
- Act as the change lead within the Finance Department for the SAP Ariba solution, to embed sustainable change and drive adoption of solutions.
- Provide innovative and simple solutions to the business that deliver Procure to Pay efficiency in the short, medium, and long term.
- Engage with relevant TEC representatives to ensure alignment between the SAP Ariba strategy and the wider Kelda Group technology strategy.
- Establish strategic relationships with key business stakeholders and SAP Ariba to deliver sustainable improvements in Source to Contract and Procure to Pay projects.
- Identify and implement improvements to current system processes, focusing on efficiency and business need.
- Respond to system errors and rapidly resolve to minimise business impact.
- Be a subject matter expert able to answer SAP Ariba queries from a range of business areas and external partners.
- Maintain system data and update as required.
- Provide regular reports and analysis of business behaviours on the Ariba platform.
- Deliver targeted training to ensure best practice is followed.
SAP Ariba Specialist in York employer: Yorkshire Water
Yorkshire Water is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment where innovation meets sustainability in the wastewater sector. With a strong commitment to employee development and a comprehensive benefits package, team members are encouraged to grow their skills while contributing to vital environmental initiatives. Located in a region known for its natural beauty, employees enjoy a supportive culture that values health and safety, making it a rewarding place to build a meaningful career.
