SAP Specialist

Ampstek; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Ariba Architect with over 10 years of experience to lead project deliveries and manage client relationships. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of Ariba solutions, integration capabilities, and strong communication skills. This role involves working closely with clients, conducting workshops, and providing training while ensuring project success.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of Ariba experience required.
• Strong client-facing skills and ability to drive workshops.
• Experience in implementation and rollouts.

Responsibilities

• Understand client requirements and advise convincingly.
• Manage client expectations and drive training independently.
• Document functional designs and test cases.

Skills

Client requirements understanding

Project delivery proficiency

Client expectations management

Communication skills

Presentation abilities

Team collaboration

Problem identification

Documentation skills

Education

S4 HANA/SAP MM Procurement and Sourcing certification

SAP Ariba certifications

Job description

SAP Ariba and MM – Lead / Primary

We are looking for an Ariba Architect with a minimum of 10+ years of Ariba experience who can meet the following criteria:

1. Extensive knowledge in more than one of the following areas:
2. Ability to clearly understand client requirements and articulate or advise the client convincingly.
3. Proficiency in all phases of project delivery.
4. Capability to handle client expectations, drive workshops, demos, and trainings independently.
5. Excellent understanding of the product and future roadmap of Ariba solutions.
6. Knowledgeable in all modules of Ariba (both Upstream & Downstream).
7. Working knowledge of Ariba integration with backend ERP and third-party systems.
8. Ability to communicate requirements clearly to Ariba Shared Service and raise issues/defects with Ariba.
9. A team player willing to work on competency-related activities including responses to RFPs and training.
10. Flexibility to travel on short or long-term basis.
11. Strong client-facing skills with good communication and presentation abilities.
12. Experience in implementation and rollouts.
13. Basic organizational element knowledge in MM.
14. Process knowledge in MM.
15. Basic S/4 HANA changes in MM with ECC.
16. Ability to identify gaps, issues, and work-around solutions.
17. Knowledge documentation skills such as functional designs, test cases, and results.
18. Experience in end-user training.
19. S4 HANA/SAP MM Procurement and Sourcing certification and SAP Ariba certifications.

Additionally, knowledge of Ariba and SAP integration (CIG) is required.