SAP Ariba Lead

Compunnel, Inc.; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Sacramento is seeking an experienced SAP Ariba Lead to manage end-to-end implementations of SAP Ariba Sourcing and Contracts. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Ariba solutions, project leadership, and stakeholder management. Responsibilities include leading implementations, defining sourcing strategies, and monitoring contract compliance. The role requires excellent communication skills and a strong understanding of procurement processes.

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.

Responsibilities

• Lead SAP Ariba Sourcing implementations, managing scope, timelines, and deliverables.
• Define sourcing strategies and leverage Ariba for RFx processes.
• Monitor contract performance and provide insights for improvement.

Skills

Project leadership

Expertise in Ariba solutions

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Tools

SAP Ariba

SAP S/4HANA

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 Responsibilities

For 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.