Functional Lead, SAP Ariba SLP

Aecon Concessions; Toronto; On-site; CAD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Aecon Group Inc. is seeking a Functional Lead for SAP Ariba SLP to enhance and support end-to-end procurement processes, with emphasis on ECC and S/4HANA P2P. You will partner with stakeholders to maximize process effectiveness and ensure procurement landscape governance.

Lead design, configuration, testing, integration, and training across Ariba SLP, S/4HANA procurement, and related systems, while mentoring juniors and ensuring compliance with ITSM and internal standards.

Qualifications

• 3+ years hands-on SAP Ariba experience.
• 5+ years SAP Procurement/ MM / S2P in ECC or S/4HANA.
• Lead Ariba SLP design, onboarding, governance.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Gather, analyze, and document business requirements with stakeholders.
• Analyze processes and recommend SAP Ariba SLP solutions.
• Lead design, configuration, and documentation for Ariba SLP.
• Coordinate testing, integration, and QA activities.
• Collaborate across IT and business teams for delivery.

Skills

SAP Ariba SLP

Procure-to-Pay

S/4HANA

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP BTP

CPI

APIs

Fiori

Job description

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Date: Jul 23, 2026

Location:

Toronto, ON, CA

Operating Sector: Information Services

Position Title: Functional Lead, SAP Ariba SLP

Come Build Your Career at Aecon!

Aecon delivers some of the most complex and impactful infrastructure projects — from transformative transportation networks to critical energy, industrial and nuclear programs. The projects we build connect communities and power future generations. With deep roots in North America and a strong footprint internationally, Aecon brings global expertise and proudly serves public and private sector clients through its Construction and Concessions segment.

Safety Always is not only our #1 core value – it is the standard that anchors our culture. We believe the most ambitious projects deserve the most committed people. At Aecon, you won’t just build your career — you’ll help build what matters to enable future generations to thrive.

At Aecon, you can count on:

• Safety Always. Our number one core value. The safety of our people, projects, partners, and stakeholders is our priority focus – today and always.
• Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage.
• Accountability. We’re passionate about delivering on our commitments.
• Inclusion. We provide opportunities where people feel valued, supported, and empowered to contribute fully.

We deliver infrastructure with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. Aecon employees are incredibly proud to build some of the most impactful infrastructure of this generation – we call it Aecon Proud.

At Aecon we:

• Ensure you and your family receive the services and benefits needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
• Are intentional when it comes to investing in your development. We help you build your career and advance your skills through our Aecon University, tuition reimbursement, and Leadership Programs.
• Are committed to creating work environments focused on mutual respect, teamwork, collaboration, and new ideas, through meaningful initiatives, training, partnerships with Veteran groups, our Aecon Women in Trades and diversity programs, as well as our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), to ensure we are building with top talent and harnessing our collective strengths within every aspect of our culture.
• Operate responsibly by managing risk, safety, and environmental considerations across all our projects and surrounding communities.

Our success is built on the passion, expertise, and dedication of our people. Together, we embrace strong execution, innovation, and continuous improvement — values that come to life through the unique talents and collaborative spirit of every team member. If you’re inspired to make a difference through future-building projects, join our best-in-class team.

What is the Opportunity?
The SAP Functional Lead Ariba SLP (Supplier Lifecycle and Performance) is responsible for enhancing, supporting, and developing all aspects of SAP Ariba SLP at Aecon, with a strong focus on SAP ECC and S/4HANA P2P capabilities. The lead will partner with key stakeholders on projects and business initiatives to maximize the effectiveness of end-to-end procurement processes (mainly on procure-to-pay, along with order-to-cash and record-to-report) while ensuring the overall operational health, controls, and roadmap of the SAP Procurement landscape.

What You’ll Do Here:

• Gather, analyze, prioritize, and document business requirements through workshops and collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Analyze complex business processes and recommend SAP Ariba SLP solutions aligned with Aecon requirements.
• Build strong understanding of Aecon business processes and act as liaison for SAP Ariba SLP production support.
• Lead application design, blueprinting, configuration, enhancements, and documentation for SAP Ariba SLP functionality.
• Serve as the hands‑on functional expert during unit testing, system integration testing, user acceptance testing, and QA coordination.
• Coordinate with SAP Functional Analysts, Leads, QA, technical teams, vendors, and internal IT teams to ensure seamless integration and delivery.
• Support S/4HANA procurement integration architecture, including SAP BTP services, CPI, APIs, and integration across SAP and non‑SAP applications.
• Provide end‑user training, job aids, release communications, and adoption support for SAP ECC, S/4HANA Procurement, Fiori, and Ariba SLP processes.
• Follow SAP best practices and Aecon ITSM processes while supporting changes, expedited transports, releases, regression testing, and cutover activities.
• Work independently, mentor junior resources, support audits when required, and operate according to internal, external, and legal standards.

What You Bring to the Team:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, Accounting, Information Systems, or a related discipline, with minimum 3+ years of hands‑on SAP Ariba experience, including extensive expertise in SAP Ariba Supplier Lifecycle and Performance (SLP); SAP Ariba and/or Procurement certifications are preferred.
• Ideally 5+ years of SAP Procurement, Materials Management (MM), or Source‑to‑Pay experience in SAP ECC and/or S/4HANA including requisitions, purchase orders, service procurement, inventory management, goods receipt processing, vendor master/business partner management, release strategies, reporting, and Fiori applications.
• Lead the design, configuration, and support of Ariba SLP processes, including supplier registration, onboarding, qualification, disqualification, segmentation, performance management, workflows lifecycle, reporting and governance.
• Manage supplier risk, compliance, forms, questionnaires, assessments, and supplier data stewardship to ensure high‑quality supplier master data and regulatory compliance.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of end‑to‑end Source‑to‑Pay (S2P) and Procure‑to‑Pay (P2P) processes across procurement and supplier management functions.
• Maintain working knowledge of SAP Ariba solutions including Buying & Invoicing, Sourcing, Contracts, Supplier Enablement, and SAP Business Network.
• Provide expertise in Ariba integration architecture, including SAP Business Partner integration, vendor master synchronization, supplier replication, SAP BTP services, SAP CPI, APIs, web services, identity management, security, workflow, and approval frameworks.
• Collaborate across Procurement, Finance/AP, Project Systems, and other business functions to deliver integrated solutions spanning SAP and non‑SAP enterprise applications.
• Demonstrate strong leadership, stakeholder management, communication, negotiation, and problem‑solving skills, with proven success leading cross‑functional teams and supporting enterprise procurement transformation and modernization initiatives.

Reason for vacancy: New

The expected pay range for this role is $115,000 - $125,000 per year

Individual pay is determined based on several factors, including work location, education, experience, unique skills and job conditions. Other considerations may includecertifications, specialized training, and the complexity or scope of therole.

Aecon fosters belonging within and across our organization. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considering all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws.