SAP S4 HANA Ariba Lead

NTT DATA North America
Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

Job Title

SAP Ariba Sourcing & Ariba Commerce Automation Lead

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced SAP Ariba Sourcing & Ariba Commerce Automation Lead to lead end-to-end source-to-contract and procure-to-pay enablement using SAP Ariba solutions. The role is responsible for solution design, delivery governance, stakeholder management, and successful adoption of Ariba Sourcing, Contracts, Buying & Invoicing, and Commerce Automation integrated with SAP S/4HANA or ECC.

The Lead will work closely with business stakeholders, procurement teams, integration architects, and suppliers to deliver scalable, compliant, and value-driven Ariba solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Ariba Workstream Leadership

  • Lead SAP Ariba Sourcing and Commerce Automation workstreams in global implementations and S/4HANA transformation programs.
  • Own end-to-end delivery of Source-to-Contract (S2C) and Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes.
  • Act as the primary escalation point for Ariba-related topics.

Solution Design & Delivery

  • Drive solution design and configuration for:
  • Ariba Sourcing (RFx, Auctions, Awarding)
  • Ariba Contracts (Authoring, Clause Library, Contract Compliance)
  • Ariba Buying & Invoicing
  • Ariba Commerce Automation (Supplier enablement, PO/Invoice automation)
  • Define best-practice procurement processes aligned with SAP standards.
  • Ensure seamless Ariba–S/4HANA integration using CIG.

Supplier Enablement & Adoption

  • Lead supplier onboarding and enablement strategies.
  • Drive adoption of Commerce Automation for transactional suppliers.
  • Coordinate supplier testing, cutover, and post-go-live stabilization.

Integration & Technical Coordination

  • Collaborate with CIG, SAP S/4HANA MM, FI, and Security teams.
  • Oversee configuration of:
  • Master data synchronization
  • Transactional flows (PO, ASN, Invoice)
  • Tax, compliance, and approval workflows
  • Manage data migration and interface validation.

Testing, Cutover & Go-Live

  • Lead SIT, UAT, and regression testing for Ariba processes.
  • Own cutover planning and go-live readiness for sourcing and commerce automation.
  • Provide hypercare support and resolve critical production issues.

Governance & Team Leadership

  • Ensure adherence to SAP Activate methodology and project governance standards.
  • Review and approve functional designs, configurations, and test artifacts.
  • Mentor Ariba consultants and support knowledge transfer.

Required Skills & Experience

SAP Ariba Expertise

  • 10–12+ years of experience in SAP Ariba implementations, with strong expertise in:
  • Ariba Sourcing & Contracts
  • Ariba Buying & Invoicing
  • Ariba Commerce Automation
  • Minimum 2–3 full-cycle SAP Ariba implementations as a Lead.
  • Strong understanding of procurement and sourcing business processes.

Integration & S/4HANA Knowledge

  • Hands-on experience with:
  • Ariba CIG integration with SAP S/4HANA or ECC
  • Procurement master data and transactional integration
  • Tax, invoicing, and compliance processes
  • Exposure to Guided Buying and Supply Chain Collaboration is a plus.
  • Knowledge on LeanIX, Signavio for process flow preparation and discussion with business team, is an added advantage

Leadership & Delivery Skills

  • Proven experience leading Ariba workstreams in global programs.
  • Strong stakeholder management and supplier engagement skills.
  • Experience working in multi-country and onshore–offshore delivery models.

Preferred Qualifications

  • SAP Ariba certification (Sourcing, Buying & Invoicing, or Integration)
  • Experience with SAP Activate methodology
  • Industry experience in Manufacturing, Retail, Consumer Goods, or Life Sciences
  • Exposure to SAP Fieldglass or Concur is an advantage

Soft Skills

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to translate procurement strategy into SAP Ariba solutions
  • Mentoring and coaching mindset
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills

Location & Work Model

  • Location: As per project requirements
  • Work Model: Hybrid / Onsite / Offshore (project dependent)

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