SAP Ariba Solution Architect

Intuition IT Solutions Ltd; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT consultancy in the United Kingdom is seeking a hands-on SAP Ariba Solution Architect to lead the design and implementation of a multi-country procurement solution as part of a global S/4HANA transformation. The ideal candidate will have proven experience with SAP Ariba and a deep understanding of S/4HANA procurement processes. Responsibilities include end-to-end architecture, solution design, and hands-on delivery across various teams. This role offers the opportunity to operate in a dynamic environment with a mix of office and remote work.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Solution Architect in SAP Ariba (S2C and P2P).
• Deep understanding of S/4HANA Procurement and integration touchpoints.
• Hands-on experience with Ariba configuration and workflow design.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end architecture of SAP Ariba across sourcing and procurement.
• Design solutions that support multi-country operations and transactions.
• Work together with business users to gather requirements and configure Ariba modules.

Skills

SAP Ariba Solution Architecture

S/4HANA Procurement

Integration Design

Multi-Currency Handling

Cloud Integration

Agile Delivery

Stakeholder Management

Analysis and Reporting

Tools

SAP Datasphere

Azure Fabric

CIG or Middleware

Power BI

Job description

We are seeking a hands-on SAP Ariba Solution Architect to lead the design and implementation of a multi-country, multi-currency procurement solution as part of a global S/4HANA transformation program. This role will architect and deliver scalable procurement processes across Source-to-Contract (S2C) and Procure-to-Pay (P2P), ensuring compliance with country-specific regulatory and operational nuances, and seamless integration with S/4HANA, Azure Fabric, and other enterprise systems.

Key Responsibilities

Solution Architecture & Design

• Lead the end-to-end architecture of SAP Ariba across sourcing, contracts, procurement, and supplier management.
• Design solutions that support multi-country operations, multi-currency transactions, and localized procurement requirements.
• Ensure integration with S/4HANA, including master data, purchase requisitions, orders, invoices, and supplier life cycle.

Hands-On Delivery

• Work directly with business users and procurement teams across regions to gather requirements, design solutions, and configure Ariba modules.
• Support the design and delivery of procurement analytics, ensuring visibility into spend, compliance, and supplier performance.
• Collaborate with analytics teams to ensure Ariba data is available in SAP Datasphere and SAC for reporting.

Integration & Interoperability

• Define and implement integration patterns between Ariba, S/4HANA, and Azure Fabric, ensuring Real Time data flow and process automation.
• Coordinate with upstream and downstream systems to ensure data consistency and operational efficiency.

Program Execution

• Contribute to planning, estimation, and delivery tracking in a time- and budget-constrained environment.
• Identify risks and propose mitigation strategies related to procurement architecture and delivery.

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Solution Architect in SAP Ariba (S2C and P2P).
• Deep understanding of S/4HANA Procurement and integration touchpoints.
• Hands-on experience with Ariba configuration, workflow design, and integration via CIG or Middleware.
• Strong knowledge of global procurement processes, multi-currency handling, and local compliance requirements.
• Experience working with Azure Fabric, data lakes, or cloud-native integration platforms.
• Ability to engage with regional business users, gather requirements, and deliver localized solutions.
• Familiarity with reporting and analytics tools such as SAC, Datasphere, or Power BI.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and documentation skills.
• Experience in agile delivery environments with tight timelines and budgets.

Preferred Qualifications

• SAP Certified in Ariba (Sourcing, Buying & Invoicing, or Integration).
• Experience with Ariba Network, Supplier Risk, or Contract Lifecycle Management.
• Exposure to SuccessFactors, Concur, or other SAP cloud modules.
• Prior experience in multi-country SAP transformation programs.

Note: 4 days per week from the office for the first few months and then 3 days per week from the office