SAP Ariba and Procurement Solution Architect (Contract)

KPMG has a strong SAP Digital Transformation team in this region, and we are assisting several clients with End-to-End business transformation initiatives incorporating SAP Products. Our practice is further expanding, and we are currently seeking an SAP Ariba and Procurement Solution Architect to join our leadership team. You are expected to lead Solution Architecture Designs, Sales Lead generation, Proposal Management in alignment with SAP product eco-system.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the solution and functional designs for SAP and ARIBA architecture across the Finance and Purchasing processes areas.
Provide leadership in customer project implementations by providing subject matter expertise and knowledge of leading practices in SAP Ariba source to pay processes for direct and indirect materials.
Responsible for generating sales lead and proposal management.
Working on Ariba modules such as Strategic Sourcing, Contract Management and Supplier Risk.
Supports and influences the analysis, design and support of software solutions that meet business partner needs; primary area of focus will be on SAP solutions to ARIBA
Experience in understanding technical details, functions of multiple applications/complex systems and their integration.
Plans and manages the high-level architecture strategy and design work for complex initiatives.
Maintains a network with architects at the technology vendors to provide the latest thinking around industry trends and best practices.
Leading proposals with a good understanding of Ariba Solution Architecture, SAP implementation methodology and SAP Modules
Co-ordinate with the Alliance partners for sales and delivery related matters and to architect a High Value Transformation solution for Ariba in their region
Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task in support of multiple projects at a time
Creation of strategic roadmaps, blueprints, and solution designs for application project initiatives in conjunction with the Global Architecture Function.

The ideal candidate should possess:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is preferred
Minimum 10 years of experience with SAP Ariba.
Minimum 2 full life cycle ARIBA Network implementation encompassing Strategic sourcing, buying, commerce automation and supply chain collaboration
Experience in Ariba Procure-to-pay, Spend Visibility, SAP Ariba Procurement content, Sourcing & Contract Management, Supplier Information & Performance Management
Experience in architectural planning and development in the SAP product ecosystem
Ability to effectively develop presentations and present ideas and proposals to all levels of management
Excellent verbal/written communication, collaboration, analytical and presentation skills.