What are the responsibilities and job description for the SAP Ariba Solution Architect position at Q1 Technologies?
Job Description:
Required Qualifications:
- In-depth knowledge of Ariba modules (Sourcing, Contracts, Guided Buying, Procurement, and Invoice Management).
- Hands-on experience with Ariba Network and its integration with SAP and non-SAP ERP systems.
- Strong understanding of procurement best practices and compliance requirements.
- Experience in designing and optimizing workflows and user experiences.
- Proficiency in integration tools (e.g., SAP PI/PO, CIG, API-based integration).
- Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather and analyze requirements for upstream procurement processes.
- Design solutions leveraging Ariba’s upstream, Downstream and SCC modules to optimize sourcing to Pay process.
- Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) for Ariba solutions during client workshops.
- Ensure seamless integration between Ariba modules and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
- Guide the implementation of best practices for Ariba Solutions
- Gather and document business needs related to sourcing, contracts, and spend analysis.
- Perform gap analysis between client requirements and standard Ariba functionality.
- Lead the deployment of Guided Buying for improved user experience in procurement.
- Act as a liaison between procurement teams and technical teams for Ariba downstream workflows.
- Ensure compliance with financial regulations and policies in invoice and payment processing.
- Define a scalable and flexible architecture for upstream processes.
- Configure modules Ariba Sourcing, Contracts, B&I and SCC based on client requirements.
- Work with middleware teams to ensure proper integration with SAP or non-SAP systems.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $130,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
Experience:
- SAP Ariba: 1 year (Preferred)
- Procurement: 1 year (Preferred)
- Downstream: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $130,000 - $140,000
