SAP Ariba (Technical)

ATS Client; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

ATS Client in Johannesburg seeks a skilled SAP Ariba Technical Consultant to lead integration of SAP Ariba solutions within a major SAP S/4HANA transformation programme. The role covers technical configuration, API usage, and data integration with backend SAP systems.

The ideal candidate will have 4+ years of SAP Ariba experience, a full-cycle implementation, and hands-on work with CIG, PI/PO or SAP Integration Suite, plus strong collaboration with procurement and IT teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years' experience as SAP Ariba Consultant.
• 1 full-cycle SAP Ariba implementation completed.
• Experience integrating Ariba with SAP S/4HANA or ECC using CIG, PI/PO, or SAP Integration Suite.
• Hands-on configuration in at least one Ariba module.
• End-to-end technical setup including workflow, security, and data integration.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support the technical configuration and integration of SAP Ariba solutions.
• Configure modules such as Sourcing, Contracts, P2P, and Supplier Lifecycle & Performance; Ariba Network Integration.
• Manage integration with SAP S/4HANA/ECC via CIG, PI/PO, or SAP Integration Suite.
• Design and configure workflows, approval rules, and custom fields in Ariba.
• Collaborate with procurement, IT, and supplier management teams to ensure successful delivery.
• Translate requirements into technical specs and support testing and validation.

Skills

SAP Ariba

API integration

Data transformation

Workflow configuration

Security management

Data integration

Stakeholder mgmt

Communication

Tools

CIG

SAP PI/PO

SAP Integration Suite

Job description

Job Description

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled SAP Ariba Technical Consultant to support the implementation and integration of SAP Ariba solutions as part of a major SAP S/4HANA transformation programme. The ideal candidate will have strong technical and functional expertise in SAP Ariba modules and proven experience integrating Ariba with backend SAP systems using modern middleware technologies such as CIG, SAP PI/PO, or SAP Integration Suite.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead or support the technical configuration and integration of SAP Ariba solutions.
• Implement and configure SAP Ariba modules such as:
  • Sourcing
  • Contracts
  • Procure‑to‑Pay (P2P)
  • Supplier Lifecycle & Performance
  • Ariba Network Integration
• Manage integration with SAP S/4HANA or ECC via:
  • Cloud Integration Gateway (CIG)
  • SAP PI/PO
  • SAP Integration Suite
• Design and configure workflows, approval rules, custom fields, and other business process settings within Ariba.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders from procurement, IT, and supplier management teams to ensure seamless solution delivery and adoption.
• Translate functional requirements into technical specifications and lead issue resolution.
• Support data mapping, API usage, and error handling during integration and rollout.
• Produce high‑quality technical documentation and participate in solution testing and validation.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years' experience as an SAP Ariba Consultant.
• Successful delivery of at least 1 full‑cycle SAP Ariba implementation.
• Proven experience integrating Ariba with SAP S/4HANA or ECC using:
  • CIG
  • SAP PI/PO
  • SAP Integration Suite
• Hands‑on configuration experience with at least one major Ariba module.
• Ability to manage end‑to‑end technical setup, including workflow, security, and data integration components.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Certifications (Required)

• Valid SAP Ariba Certification relevant to candidate's area of expertise.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Ariba APIs, advanced data transformation, and error resolution.
• Familiarity with hybrid deployment models involving SAP Ariba and on‑premise SAP systems.
• Exposure to Agile methodologies and project delivery frameworks.