SAP Ariba & S/4HANA MM Lead - Procurement & Supply Chain | Riyadh, SA

Accenture; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture is seeking an experienced SAP Ariba & S/4HANA MM Lead to optimize purchasing and procurement processes within the Business & Technology Integration team. This role includes strategic implementation, project management, and delivering scalable SAP solutions to drive digital transformation across the Kingdom.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Competitive rewards

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience in SAP consulting.
• Experience in full-cycle SAP implementations.
• Hands-on experience with SAP Ariba modules.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and optimization of procurement processes.
• Design, configure, and deploy SAP Ariba solutions.
• Manage end-to-end SAP Ariba and MM project delivery.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

SAP certifications in Ariba and/or S/4HANA MM

Job description

SAP Ariba & S/4HANA MM Lead - Procurement & Supply Chain

SAP Ariba & S/4HANA MM Lead - Procurement & Supply Chain

SAP Ariba & S/4HANA MM Lead - Procurement & Supply Chain

Accenture Technology:
Through unmatched industry experience, leading technologies from our ecosystem partners and startups, and the largest delivery network in the world, we provide a powerful range of capabilities that can be tailored to our client's most complex business needs. With over 100 innovation hubs deployed around the world, we help clients continuously innovate at speed and at scale so they can outpace their peers. You will bring innovation, intelligence, and industry experience together with the newest technologies to help clients innovate at scale and transform their businesses. Visit us at www.accenture.com

Overview:

We are looking for an accomplished SAP Ariba & S/4HANA MM expert to join our Business & Technology Integration team to contribute to the high-impact ERP Roadmap Implementation program. The client is a key player in driving innovation in business processes and digital transformation across the Kingdom.

This role is focused on the optimization and transformation of purchasing and procurement processes, leveraging SAP Ariba and S/4HANA Materials Management (MM) modules.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the implementation and optimization of procurement and purchasing processes aligned with business objectives.
• Design, configure, and deploy SAP Ariba solutions integrated with S/4HANA MM/Purchasing modules, ensuring best-in-class procurement capabilities.
• Serve as a trusted advisor during all project phases- from blueprinting to deployment- with a strong focus on the design and architecture of the SAP solution landscape.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including supply chain, finance, and IT, to gather requirements and deliver robust, scalable SAP solutions.
• Manage end-to-end SAP Ariba and MM project delivery, including planning, resource coordination, risk management, and stakeholder communication.
• Drive seamless integration between SAP Ariba and other SAP modules, ensuring data consistency and process alignment across platforms.
• Conduct system analysis, solution configuration, functional testing, and lead user acceptance testing (UAT) cycles.
• Facilitate training programs and produce comprehensive user documentation to support adoption and ongoing business operations.

Required Qualifications & Skills :

• Minimum 15 years of experience in SAP consulting with strong expertise in SAP Ariba and S/4HANA MM.
• Demonstrated experience in multiple full-cycle SAP implementations, especially in design and solution architecture.
• Deep understanding of procurement and supply chain management practices.
• Hands-on experience with SAP Ariba modules such as Sourcing, Buying & Invoicing, Contract Management, and their integration with S/4HANA.
• Proven ability to lead large-scale SAP deployments in complex project environments.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work with business and technical stakeholders at all levels.
• SAP certifications in Ariba and/or S/4HANA MM are highly desirable.

Preferred Attributes :

• Experience working in Middle East/GCC projects is a plus.
• Strong presentation and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Agile or hybrid project methodology experience.
• Willingness to travel to client site as needed.

Why Join Us ?

• We offer a transparent, fast paced approach career progression, with a focus on your strengths and continuous coaching from senior colleagues
• You will benefit from working alongside Accenture experts who are solving some of the biggest industry challenges with innovative thinking and pioneering tools
• Flexible work arrangements and a range of benefits including competitive rewards
• You will have access to state-of-the-art technology that will give you the opportunity to deepen your existing skills even as you help create the latest business trends
• You will also have opportunities to make a difference to the communities in which we work and live

Next Steps :
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