SAP Ariba Lead

Compunnel Inc.; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Compunnel Inc. is seeking an experienced SAP Ariba Lead to manage end-to-end implementations of SAP Ariba Sourcing and/or SAP Ariba Contracts in the Sacramento area.

The ideal candidate will bring deep Ariba expertise, strong project leadership, and the ability to integrate Ariba with procurement and ERP systems, while driving user adoption and delivering measurable cost savings. Candidates with S/4HANA experience are preferred and will collaborate across procurement teams, IT, and vendor

Qualifications

• Proven SAP Ariba implementations experience.
• Strong procurement process knowledge and ERP integration.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Ability to lead projects and drive user adoption.

Responsibilities

• Lead SAP Ariba Sourcing implementations, managing scope, timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder requirements.
• Define sourcing strategies and best practices, leveraging Ariba for RFx processes and supplier negotiations.
• Configure, optimize, and enhance the SAP Ariba Sourcing platform for performance and integration.
• Drive user adoption through mentoring, documentation, training, and change management.
• Analyze sourcing data and KPIs to identify cost-saving and process improvement opportunities.
• Lead end-to-end SAP Ariba Contracts implementations, including requirements gathering, solution design, configuration, testing, and deployment.
• Manage contract creation, negotiation, approval, and lifecycle using Ariba solutions to ensure compliance and risk mitigation.
• Configure and optimize contract templates, clause libraries, and workflows for seamless integration.
• Champion user adoption through training and change management initiatives.
• Monitor contract performance and compliance metrics, providing insights for continuous improvement.

Skills

SAP Ariba

Sourcing

Contract mgmt

Stakeholder mgmt

Tools

ERP integration

Job description

We are seeking an experienced SAP Ariba Lead to manage end-to-end implementations of SAP Ariba Sourcing and/or SAP Ariba Contracts.

The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Ariba solutions, project leadership, and integration with procurement and ERP systems.

Key ResponsibilitiesFor SAP Ariba Sourcing:

• Lead SAP Ariba Sourcing implementations, managing scope, timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder requirements.
• Define sourcing strategies and best practices, leveraging Ariba for RFx processes and supplier negotiations.
• Configure, optimize, and enhance the SAP Ariba Sourcing platform for performance and integration.
• Drive user adoption through mentoring, documentation, training, and change management.
• Analyze sourcing data and KPIs to identify cost‑saving and process improvement opportunities.

For SAP Ariba Contracts:

• Lead end-to-end SAP Ariba Contracts implementations, including requirements gathering, solution design, configuration, testing, and deployment.
• Manage contract creation, negotiation, approval, and lifecycle using Ariba solutions to ensure compliance and risk mitigation.
• Configure and optimize contract templates, clause libraries, and workflows for seamless integration.
• Champion user adoption through training and change management initiatives.
• Monitor contract performance and compliance metrics, providing insights for continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience in SAP Ariba implementations (Sourcing and/or Contracts).
• Strong understanding of procurement processes and ERP integration.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to lead projects and drive user adoption effectively.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SAP S/4HANA.
• Familiarity with supplier negotiations and sourcing best practices.