SAP Ariba Solution Architect

Whitehall Resources Ltd; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Whitehall Resources Ltd in Dubai is seeking an experienced SAP Ariba Solution Architect to lead end-to-end design, configuration and implementation across Ariba modules—Sourcing, Contracts, Buying & Invoicing, Commerce Automation, Supplier Lifecycle & Performance and Supplier Risk integration with SAP S/4HANA.

The role requires hands-on delivery, blueprinting workshops, training, RFP responses and a track record of multiple full-cycle implementations.

Qualifications

• 9-10 years of total SAP experience including 6+ years in SAP Ariba
• 3-4 full-cycle implementations across multiple Ariba modules
• Experience with SAP SRM & SAP S4HANA Procurement modules (at least 1 implementation)
• Hands-on experience with CIG integration, Ariba APIs and web services

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end design, configuration and implementation of SAP Ariba across modules
• Define and deliver Source-to-Pay processes with business, procurement and IT teams
• Manage integration with SAP S/4HANA via CIG or APIs
• Support pre-sales activities including proposals, RFP responses and solution presentations
• Conduct blueprinting workshops, configuration, testing and training

Skills

SAP Ariba

S2P & procurement

CIG integration

Ariba APIs

Tools

CIG integration

Ariba APIs

Web services

Job description

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 delivery 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).

All of our opportunities require that applicants are eligible to work in the specified country/location, unless otherwise stated in the job description.

Whitehall Resources are an equal opportunities employer who value a diverse and inclusive working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.