Ariba with MM- Architect

Blue Ribbon Global Technologies; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Ribbon Global Technologies is seeking an Ariba Architect with 10+ years of experience to lead procurement solutions in a hybrid Houston environment. You will design, implement and optimize Ariba modules (Sourcing, Contract management, P2P) and ensure integration with SAP S/4HANA and other ERP systems.

The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in upstream/downstream Ariba workflows, spend analysis, and strong collaboration with business and technical teams to deliver scalable procurement

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of procurement best practices and compliance requirements.
• Experience in designing and optimizing workflows and user experiences.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather and analyze requirements for upstream procurement processes.
• Design solutions leveraging Ariba upstream, Downstream and SCC modules to optimize sourcing to Pay process.
• Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) for Ariba solutions during client workshops.
• Ensure seamless integration between Ariba modules and ERP systems - SAP S/4HANA.
• Guide the implementation of best practices for Ariba Solutions.
• Gather and document business needs related to sourcing contracts and spend analysis.
• Perform gap analysis between client requirements and standard Ariba functionality.
• Act as a liaison between procurement teams and technical teams for Ariba downstream workflows.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and policies in invoice and payment processing.
• Define a scalable and flexible architecture for upstream processes.
• Work with middleware teams to ensure proper integration with SAP or non-SAP systems.
• Proficiency in integration tools e.g. SAP PIPO / API-based integration.

Skills

Procurement best practices

Workflow design

Stakeholder collaboration

Ariba SME

Ariba integration with ERP (SAP S/4HSA

Architecture for upstream processes

Gap analysis

Liaison between procurement and tech

Regulatory compliance (financing/invo

Middleware integration

SAP PIPO / API integration

Ariba Network experience

S4 HANA MM knowledge

Tools

SAP PIPO

APIs

Job description

Ariba with MM- Architect

Houston, TX- Hybrid

CTH--Full Time

Description

Need a strong architect level candidate.. with over 10 years of exp.

Indepth knowledge of Ariba modules Sourcing, Contract management and P2P processes including invoice and inventory management.

Experience in deploying /implementing ariba contract management solution , EC&O /ePC (eng procurement and construction )

MUST HAVE

• Strong understanding of procurement best practices and compliance requirements
• Experience in designing and optimizing workflows and user experiences
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather and analyze requirements for upstream procurement processes
• Design solutions leveraging Aribas upstream Downstream and SCC modules to optimize sourcing to Pay process
• Serve as a subject matter expert SME for Ariba solutions during client workshops
• Ensure seamless integration between Ariba modules and ERP systems - SAP S4 hana
• Guide the implementation of best practices for Ariba Solutions
• Gather and document business needs related to sourcing contracts and spend analysis
• Perform gap analysis between client requirements and standard Ariba functionality
• Act as a liaison between procurement teams and technical teams for Ariba downstream workflows
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and policies in invoice and payment processing
• Define a scalable and flexible architecture for upstream processes
• Work with middleware teams to ensure proper integration with SAP or nonSAP systems
• Proficiency in integration tools eg SAP PIPO /APIbased integration

NICE TO HAVE:

• Handson experience with Ariba Network and its integration with SAP and nonSAP ERP systems
• GOOD KNOWLEDGE of S4 HANA mm module.

Skills

Mandatory Skills : SAP Ariba Business Network (Commerce Automation-Supply Chain Collaboration-LBN)

Required Skills :

Basic Qualification :

Additional Skills :

Background Check : No

Drug Screen : No