SAP Digital Procurement / Source-to-Pay Specialist (SAP Ariba & Coupa)

Deloitte NZ; Auckland; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Visa sponsorship

Subsidised health insurance

22 days annual leave

Wellbeing focus

Job summary

Deloitte NZ is seeking a Senior Consultant / Manager in Digital Procurement to design, configure, and deploy SAP Ariba and Coupa solutions. The role is based onshore in New Zealand, preferably Wellington or Auckland, with visa support available for successful applicants.

You will lead end-to-end SAP Ariba implementations, coordinate requirements with client stakeholders, and ensure delivery aligned with client and Deloitte standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, IT, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience implementing/managing SAP Ariba or other digital procurement projects.
• At least 2 full-cycle Source to Pay implementations (e.g., Ariba, Coupa, Fieldglass, Icertis, Ivalua, Jaggaer, Zycus).
• Deep functional knowledge in sourcing, procurement and finance/accounts payable processes.
• Strong experience managing complex SAP programmes with integrated testing and QA.
• SAP Ariba certifications are a plus.
• Strong knowledge of SAP methodologies and best practices.
• Exceptional leadership, organizational, and multitasking skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage end-to-end SAP Ariba implementation projects.
• Lead requirements capture and solution design with client stakeholders.
• Perform system configuration and build/test cycles.
• Manage testing, deployment, and post-implementation support.
• Ensure milestones are met within timelines and budget.
• Develop and monitor comprehensive project plans and risk management.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Project delivery

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, IT, or related field

Tools

SAP Ariba

Coupa

Job description

SAP Digital Procurement / Source-to-Pay Specialist (SAP Ariba & Coupa)

• Full-time

This role is to be based onshore in New Zealand preferably in Wellington or Auckland.For the successful applicant we will support with obtaining work visa.

Join us. But be you. At Deloitte, you’ll do more than just join something, you’ll add something. You’ve found a place that values your curiosity, passion, and desire to work alongside brilliant people on the things that really matter. There really is only one question: What impact do YOU want to make?

Our SAP team are looking for aSenior Consultant / Manager – Digital Procurement / Source-to-Pay Specialist (SAP Ariba & Coupa)to join ourWellingtonteam (preferred) orAucklandteam.

We are looking for a Digital Procurement / Source-to-Pay Specialist with exceptional skills. Deloitte’s award-winning Consulting practice spans a wide range of services which has positioned us as a market leader around the world. In this role, you will be accountable for designing, configuring and deploying digital procurement solutions such as SAP Ariba and Coupa while supporting our broader SAP and Procurement Practices. Collaborating closely with internal Deloitte teams and client stakeholders, you will gather requirements, design and implement procurement solutions, seamlessly integrated with ERPs and other client technology systems (both SAP and non-SAP). This position demands profound functional proficiency, robust problem-solving capabilities, a strong desire to learn, and the knack for delivering top-tier solutions for our clients.

• Lead and manage end-to-end SAP Ariba (and other digital procurement solution) implementation projects.
• Lead requirements capture and solution design activities with client stakeholders, advising clients on sourcing and procurement leading practices throughout.
• Perform system configuration and setup activities, converting the solution design into a built and tested system.
• Manage and facilitate system testing, deployment, post-implementation support and project closeout activities.
• Ensure project milestones are met within agreed upon timelines and budget.
• Develop and support comprehensive project plans and monitor progress continuously.
• Address potential risks and issues, offering effective resolutions.
• Serve as the primary contact for client stakeholders, ensuring effective communication throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure deliverables are aligned with business requirements and Deloitte / client standards.
• Report and communicate project successes, risks, and status to leadership and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (procurement, finance, technology) within client organisations across multiple levels, including business analysts, technical leads, and end-users.
• Manage the project work plan and holds the team and project resources accountable to variances in budget and hours.
• Leverage your knowledge of Source-to-Pay technologies to support solution estimation, SoW creation, letters of agreement, and cost structure by level.

What we're Seeking:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, IT, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in implementing and/or managing SAP Ariba (or other digital procurement solution) projects, including at least 2 full-cycle Source to Pay implementations. For example: Ariba, Coupa, Fieldglass, Icertis, Ivalua, Jaggaer, Zycus.
• Deep functional knowledge in sourcing, procurement and finance / accounts payable business processes.
• Strong experience managing complex SAP programmes, including integrated testing and QA activities.
• Extensive project delivery experience and proven skill to ensure that project objectives and goals are met within agreed upon time, scope, resource, budget and quality requirements
• SAP Ariba certifications are a plus.
• Strong knowledge of SAP methodologies and best practices.
• Exceptional leadership, organisational, and multitasking skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience directing the work of others and coordinating diverse cross-functional teams

Making an impact that matters, together:

We are driven by our desire to create positive outcomes for our clients, communities, and people. Everything we do is with intent - the intent to make a meaningful difference.

Our shared values are at the heart of everything we do. Living these values, including ‘taking care of each other’ and ‘fostering inclusion’,is essential to ensuring everyone feels included at work and able to reach their full potential. For us to succeed and thrive as an organisation, we understand the importance of creating a culture where diverse perspectives matter and where everyone is given an equal opportunity to grow and develop.

About New Zealand:

New Zealand offers a compelling blend of professional opportunities and an enviable lifestyle, making it an attractive destination for individuals considering relocation for work.

• Renowned for its emphasis on balancing professional commitments with personal well-being.
• Country’s breathtaking landscapes offer a unique backdrop to daily life.
• Peaceful family-friendly setting with low crime rates
• Access to quality public education and healthcare systems
• Multicultural society embraces diversity, making it easier for newcomers to integrate.

Howyou’llbe rewarded:

We hold a simple belief – that our people’s hard work should be recognised and rewarded beyond theirremuneration. The Deloitte experience is founded on concepts of trust, balance,wellbeingand the importance of personal connection.

We offer you:

• Flexible work arrangements – work in a way that suits you,usand our clients best
• Subsidised professional qualifications and paid professional memberships
• Subsidised health insurance
• Income protection insurance
• 22 days annual leave
• Social events, social sports teams, and monthly firm drinks
• A focus on wellness and well-being
• A focus on the environment and sustainability
• Plusmuch more

We believe the strongest teams are made up of diverse individuals and we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.