SAP Consultant

Mindlance; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 89,544 - 107,452; Full time

Job summary

A prominent staffing firm is seeking a skilled SAP Ariba Consultant in Charlotte, NC to lead the design and support of contract compliance functions. The ideal candidate will have proven experience with SAP Ariba, focusing on reducing manual processes and ensuring purchase orders are linked to contracts. Responsibilities include developing processes, collaborating with internal teams, and creating reports for monitoring compliance. This role offers a hybrid work model and requires strong stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading and implementing SAP Ariba contract compliance processes.
• Deep understanding of SAP Ariba Contracts, Sourcing, Buying & Invoicing modules.
• Strong background in sourcing and contracting processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of a new contract compliance process.
• Ensure POs are systematically tied to contracts.
• Develop dashboards and reports to monitor compliance.

Skills

SAP Ariba Contracts

Sourcing

Buying & Invoicing

Stakeholder management

Process engineering

Job description

Base Pay Range

$65.00/hr - $78.00/hr

Role Details

Role: SAP Ariba Consultant

Location: Charlotte, NC

Contract: 12 Months with possibilities of extension

Hybrid: 3 days in the office

Job Description

We are seeking a seasoned professional to lead the design, implementation, and ongoing support of a Contract Compliance function leveraging SAP Ariba. This is a newly created role focused on engineering and operationalizing a process that ensures purchase orders (POs) are tightly linked to contracts, improving efficiency, visibility, and compliance across sourcing and procurement activities.

This role will partner closely with the Procurement team, Contract Management team, and Enabling Capabilities teams to build a scalable, integrated solution that reduces manual effort and enhances reporting.

Key Responsibilities

Process Design & Implementation

• Lead the development of a new contract compliance process from the ground up.
• Ensure all POs are systematically tied to contracts, reducing manual steps and improving auditability.
• Define and document workflows across sourcing, contracting, and procurement.

SAP Ariba Expertise

• Serve as the subject matter expert for SAP Ariba Contracts and Sourcing (Upstream) and Buying & Invoicing (Downstream).
• Configure and optimize Ariba modules to support contract compliance and procurement operations.
• Collaborate with integration teams to ensure seamless data flow and system connectivity.
• Design and maintain a robust Supplier Master structure that supports contract hierarchy and sourcing strategies.
• Ensure supplier data integrity and alignment with contract terms.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with internal teams to align contract compliance goals with sourcing and procurement strategies.
• Act as the liaison between technical teams and business stakeholders.

Reporting & Monitoring

• Develop dashboards and reports to monitor compliance, efficiency, and supplier performance.
• Provide insights and recommendations to continuously improve the process.

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience leading and implementing SAP Ariba contract compliance processes.
• Deep understanding of SAP Ariba Contracts, Sourcing, Buying & Invoicing modules.
• Experience designing and supporting Supplier Master data structures.
• Strong background in sourcing and contracting processes, ideally in complex organizational environments.
• Demonstrated ability to engineer new processes, drive adoption, and support day-to-day operations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across cross-functional teams.

About Mindlance

Founded in 1999, Mindlance has been ranked as one of the fastest growing US Staffing firms by SIA for 9 consecutive years. We provide workforce solutions to Global 1000 companies in Technology, Engineering, Finance, Clinical Research, Scientific, Digital/Creative/Marketing space.

Mindful of the opportunity gap, we provide balanced solutions for both employers and job seekers—elevating the standards of recruitment practice to a whole new level. Our aim is to make a difference in the lives of job seekers by providing them with opportunities that broaden career horizons and expand skill sets. We take pride in being a strong driver of mindfulness and balance at workplace.

EEO

Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of – Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

Contract

Job Function

Finance

Industries: Banking and Financial Services