SAP Ariba Solution Architect

Vallum Associates; Windsor; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Vallum Associates seeks an SAP Ariba Solution Architect to deliver large-scale procurement transformations in Windsor, UK. This contract role requires deep Ariba expertise and proven integration experience with ECC, S/4HANA, and BTP/CPI.

Expect stakeholder engagement and governance leadership, with on-site weekly collaboration. Ideal candidates will have strong governance skills, excellent communication, and the ability to craft integration strategies across multi-system landscapes for global or

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as an SAP Ariba Solution Architect delivering large-scale procurement/transformation programs.
• Deep expertise across the SAP Ariba Suite including Ariba Buying, Ariba Sourcing, Ariba Contracts, SLP, and Guided Buying.
• Strong understanding of Procure­ment, Supply Chain, Vendor Management and S2P processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture governance and solution assurance activities.
• Create architecture artefacts, solution blueprints, and integration strategies.
• Engage with senior business and technical leaders to influence outcomes.

Skills

SAP Ariba

S2P (Source-to-Pay)

Enterprise architecture

Stakeholder management

Governance & guidance

Workshop facilitation

Tools

SAP ECC

S/4HANA

SAP BTP

SAP CPI

Job description

Role: SAP Ariba Solution Architect

Location: Windsor, UK

Type of Contract: Contract

Mode of work: Once in a week Onsite

JD:

Essential skills/knowledge/experience:

• Extensive experience as an SAP Ariba Solution Architect delivering large-scale procurement and sourcing transformations.
• Deep expertise across the SAP Ariba Suite, including:
  • Ariba Buying
  • Ariba Sourcing
  • Ariba Contracts
  • Supplier Lifecycle & Performance (SLP)
  • Guided Buying
• Strong understanding of Procurement, Supply Chain, Vendor Management, and Source-to-Pay (S2P) processes.
• Proven experience integrating SAP Ariba with:
  • SAP ECC
  • SAP S/4HANA
  • SAP BTP / SAP CPI
  • External third-party platforms
• Strong knowledge of enterprise architecture principles, cloud technologies, security, and integration governance.
• Experience creating architecture artefacts, solution blueprints, and integration strategies.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to engage and influence senior business and technical leaders.
• Experience leading architecture governance and solution assurance activities.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and workshop facilitation skills.

Desirable skills/knowledge/experience:

• SAP Ariba Solution Architect or relevant SAP certifications.
• Experience with SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) services and integration frameworks.
• Knowledge of SAP MDG, SAP BW/4HANA, SAP Analytics Cloud, or related SAP products.
• Experience with supplier onboarding, supplier risk management, and procurement analytics solutions.
• Exposure to multi-country or global procurement transformation programmes.
• Experience working within regulated enterprise environments.
• Understanding of Agile, SAFe, and hybrid project delivery methodologies.
• Familiarity with procurement best practices and digital procurement innovation initiatives.Experience developing target operating models and procurement transformation roadmaps.