SAP Ariba Solution Architect

SAP Ariba Solution Architect. Key Responsibilities: Lead the end-to-end design, configuration and implementation of SAP Ariba solutions across all modules Sourcing, Contracts, Buying & Invoicing, Commerce Automation, Supplier Lifecycle & Performance (SLP) and Supplier Risk integration with SAP S4HANA. Act as the functional and solution lead, working closely with business, procurement and IT teams to define and deliver Source-to-Pay (S2P) processes. Manage integration with SAP S/4HANA through Cloud Integration Gateway (CIG) or APIs, ensuring seamless master data and transactional data flow. Support pre-sales activities, including proposal development, RFP responses, effort estimation and solution presentations. Conduct blueprinting workshops, configuration, testing and training to ensure smooth delivery and user adoption. Drive supplier enablement strategy, catalog strategy and onboarding strategy for customers on the Ariba Network. Stay updated with SAP Ariba roadmap and advise on new functionalities, innovations and best practices. Required Skills & Experience: 9-10 years of total SAP experience, with 6+ years in SAP Ariba and at least 3-4 full-cycle implementations across multiple Ariba modules. Experience in SAP SRM & SAP S4HANA Procurement modules with at least 1 implementation. Strong functional expertise in Sourcing and Contract Management, Buying & Invoicing / Guided Buying, Commerce Automation (CA) and Supplier Lifecycle & Performance (SLP) and Supplier Risk. Hands-on experience with CIG integration, Ariba APIs and web services. Proven ability to lead client workshops, design sessions and user training. Experience in proposal writing and RFP responses for SAP Ariba & Procurement related projects. Excellent communication, stakeholder management and documentation skills. SAP Ariba certification (preferred).