SAP Ariba Project Manager

The-Role

We-are-seeking-an-experienced-SAP-Ariba-Programme-/-Project-Manager-to-lead-and-deliver-large-scale-Procurement-Transformation-initiatives,-driving-business-value-through-the-successful-implementation-of-SAP-Ariba-solutions.-The-role-will-be-accountable-for-end-to-end-programme-delivery-across-procurement-technology,-data,-process-transformation,-change-management,-and-business-adoption.

The-successful-candidate-will-manage-complex-portfolios-of-interdependent-projects,-ensuring-alignment-with-strategic-objectives,-delivering-measurable-business-outcomes,-and-enabling-sustainable-procurement-transformation-across-the-enterprise.

Your-responsibilities:-

Programme-&-Delivery-Leadership

Lead-the-end-to-end-delivery-of-Procurement-Transformation-programmes,-including-SAP-Ariba-Sourcing,-Contracts,-Supplier-Lifecycle-Management,-Risk-Management,-and-Spend-Management.

Manage-a-portfolio-of-interdependent-projects-and-workstreams,-ensuring-delivery-against-programme-milestones-and-business-objectives.

Own-programme-scope,-roadmap,-schedules,-budgets,-resources,-benefits,-and-delivery-outcomes.

Stakeholder-&-Governance-Management

Partner-closely-with-Procurement,-Finance,-Legal,-Technology,-Enterprise-Architecture,-Security,-and-business-leadership-teams.

Establish-and-manage-programme-governance-structures,-steering-committees,-reporting-forums,-and-decision-making-processes.

SAP-Ariba-&-Technology-Leadership

Oversee-implementation-and-integration-of-SAP-Ariba-within-the-wider-enterprise-technology-landscape.

Collaborate-with-Enterprise-Architecture,-Security,-Data,-Integration,-and-Platform-teams.

Ensure-alignment-with-enterprise-governance,-technology-standards,-and-change-frameworks.

Support-delivery-of-Procurement-and-ESG/CSRD-technology-initiatives.

Drive-the-adoption-of-SAP-first-procurement-technology-solutions.

Promote-the-use-of-Automation,-AI,-Contract-Intelligence,-and-Digital-Procurement-innovations.

Essential-skills/knowledge/experience:-

Extensive-experience-delivering-large-scale-SAP-Ariba-transformation-programmes.

Strong-Programme-and-Project-Management-experience-involving-multiple-concurrent-workstreams.

Proven-experience-implementing-and-managing-SAP-Ariba-solutions-including:-

Strategic-Sourcing

Contracts-Management

Supplier-Lifecycle-&-Performance-(SLP)

Supplier-Risk

Spend-Analysis

Strong-understanding-of:-

Procurement

Source-to-Pay-(S2P)

Supplier-Management

Finance-integration-processes

Compliance-and-governance-controls

Experience-managing-complex-enterprise-wide-technology-transformation-programmes.

Proven-experience-developing-business-cases,-delivery-roadmaps,-and-implementation-strategies.

Strong-governance,-reporting,-risk-management,-and-portfolio-management-experience.

Experience-managing-global-system-integrators,-vendors,-and-third-party-suppliers.

Strong-knowledge-of-SAP-Ariba-integration-with-SAP-ECC,-SAP-S/4HANA,-SAP-BTP/CPI,-and-enterprise-applications.

Demonstrated-leadership-in-change-management-and-business-adoption-initiatives.

Excellent-communication,-negotiation,-presentation,-and-influencing-skills