Senior Manager - SAP Ariba Source to Pay, SAP Enterprise Transformation

Deloitte LLP; Manchester, Greater London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking an SAP Ariba Source to Pay Senior Manager to lead pre-sales discussions and deliver transformation programmes in procurement. Responsibilities include shaping procurement transformation roadmaps, managing client relationships, and delivering solutions in Ariba. The ideal candidate has significant experience in SAP implementations, strong stakeholder management skills, and expertise in Ariba integration with S/4HANA. This hybrid role is based in Manchester.

Qualifications

• Excellent senior stakeholder or equivalent management skills.
• Experience delivering Ariba solutions as part of a transformation programme.
• A clear understanding of Ariba integration with S/4 HANA.

Responsibilities

• Lead pre-sales conversations to shape Procurement Transformation journey.
• Build client relationships with senior stakeholders.
• Deliver SAP enabled transformation programmes specialising in Ariba.

Skills

Stakeholder management

SAP Ariba solutions delivery

Communication with stakeholders

Agile working practices

Supplier Risk Management

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

SAP Business Network

Ariba Strategic Sourcing Suite

Job description

Deloitte requires an SAP Ariba Source to Pay Senior Manager to lead pre‑sales discussions and deliver cutting‑edge transformation programmes across indirect and direct procurement, integrating with S/4HANA and the wider supply chain landscape.

Responsibilities

• Leading pre‑sales conversations with clients and shaping a vision of their Procurement Transformation journey roadmap.
• Building client relationships with senior stakeholders.
• Delivery of SAP enabled transformation programmes – specialising in Ariba upstream or downstream Source to Pay processes across indirect and direct procurement, with appreciation of integration with the wider S/4 Finance and Supply Chain landscape.
• Developing and managing implementation plans that maximise the potential of SAP technology while minimising implementation risk.
• Designing end‑to‑end solutions and ensuring deliverables are design principles, standards and methodologies.
• Leading client workshops covering process design, industry best practices and bringing SME knowledge in Source to Pay in the direct and indirect procurement environments.
• Leading or participating in practice development activities which support sales activities and internal capability development.
• Facilitating high‑level and detailed design workshops for your functional area; collecting business requirements and mapping out business processes.

Qualifications

• Excellent senior stakeholder or equivalent management skills.
• Experience delivering Ariba solutions as part of a transformation programme.
• Expertise in either/both of:
• SAP Ariba Strategic Sourcing Suite including Sourcing, Contract Management, Supplier Lifecycle & Performance and Supplier Risk Management.
• Ariba Buying & Invoicing with strong knowledge of the SAP Business Network.
• A clear understanding of Ariba integration with S/4 HANA and MDG solutions where relevant.
• Understanding of Supplier and Content enablement strategies and planning options.Ability to carry out buying channel mapping initiatives with the client and understanding of the benefits this brings.
• Aware of recent SAP Ariba innovations and roadmap.
• Ability to provide SME input and best practice business process in Source to Pay.
• Ability to manage communication with key stakeholders (clients, internal teams, vendors) throughout the SAP implementation and ongoing support, ensuring alignment on project goals and timelines.
• Understanding of other associated solutions such as best‑of‑breed procurement tools.
• Knowledge of strategic procurement process.
• Experience of Agile working practices on an SAP implementation, along with planning of activities during the project.

Location & Working Arrangement

Based in London or Manchester, this role operates under a hybrid working model with flexible onsite and remote options.