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Toronto, Ontario

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SAP Ariba Lead
2–3 days on site, Toronto, ON
Duration: 70 weeks

1.0 Description of Assignment

Our client is seeking an SAP Ariba Lead for the SAP program. The Ariba Lead is responsible for guiding the design, integration, and deployment of Ariba solutions to ensure high-quality procurement, sourcing, and supplier management capabilities that meet business needs. The role ensures alignment between business requirements, Ariba functionality, and end-to-end process design.
Responsibilities include:

Developing a clear understanding of procurement, sourcing, contracting, and supplier management requirements and supporting documentation
Ensuring proposed business processes align with Ariba capabilities and the overall SAP S/4HANA solution
Reviewing and validating functional and process documentation for completeness, accuracy, and alignment with Ariba standards
Ensuring adherence to solution design principles and integration approaches defined by the SAP program
Leading design and deployment activities across Ariba Sourcing, Contracts, Buying & Invoicing, Supplier Lifecycle & Performance, and Spend Analysis
Supporting the adoption and enablement of Ariba NextGen capabilities as part of the program roadmap
Reviewing project documentation to ensure alignment with scope, architecture, and business requirements
Identifying process gaps, risks, and improvement opportunities across sourcing, contracting, procurement workflows, and supplier governance
Coordinating Ariba-related activities to ensure configuration, integration, testing, and supplier onboarding are executed according to project timelines and system criticality

This is a hybrid role requiring 2 to 3 days per week in the office. The office is located at Union Station, 61 Front Street, Toronto.

2.0 Skills and Certifications

Mandatory Skills/Certifications

Minimum 10 years of experience in procurement technology or SAP Ariba solution leadership
Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience implementing and supporting SAP Ariba (Sourcing, Contracts, Buying & Invoicing, SLP, and Spend Analysis)
Major SAP or procurement system implementation experience, with a strong understanding of how business process changes impact integrated systems
Ariba certification in one or more modules (Sourcing, Contracts, Buying & Invoicing, SLP, or related)

Other Skills/Certifications

Experience with Ariba integration tools, workflow configuration, or automation capabilities is an asset
Expert hands-on knowledge of Microsoft Office tools
Experience using Azure DevOps or similar tools for requirements, configuration tracking, and deployment management
Excellent problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Post-secondary education in a related discipline
SAP S/4HANA or procurement technology certifications are an asset
ITIL or related process/governance certifications are an asset
Public sector and transit experience are assets

3.0 Assignment Duties

As an SAP Ariba Lead, you will be responsible for the following:

Participating in project planning, change management, communications, testing, training, go-live, and post-go-live support activities
Leading the design, configuration, and deployment of Ariba modules, including Sourcing, Contracts, Buying & Invoicing, Supplier Lifecycle & Performance, and Spend Analysis
Supporting the adoption and rollout of Ariba NextGen capabilities
Coordinating and guiding business users through UAT, ensuring scenarios reflect end-to-end procurement and sourcing processes
Maintaining documentation of design decisions, configuration, and integration requirements using designated project tools
Developing and validating process flows, functional specifications, and integration requirements across SAP S/4HANA and Ariba
Identifying process gaps, risks, and improvement opportunities across sourcing, contracting, procurement, and supplier management
Ensuring all Ariba design and integration activities follow established solution architecture, governance, and change-control procedures
Collaborating with technical teams to support data migration, supplier onboarding, workflow configuration, and interface testing
Providing leadership during cutover planning, go-live readiness, and hypercare support
Occasional site visits to client locations may be required. The incumbent must be able to travel within the GTA and comply with OHSA and the client’s Health & Safety policies.
Performing other project duties as assigned

4.0 Deliverables

Deliverables include:

Ariba solution design strategy, including module-specific scope (Sourcing, Contracts, Buying & Invoicing, SLP, Spend Analysis, and NextGen)
Functional design documents, configuration workbooks, and process flows
Planning and coordination of Ariba design, configuration, and testing sessions with resources
Designing and supporting the execution of end-to-end procurement, sourcing, contracting, and supplier management process testing
Recording and managing Ariba-related issues, risks, and defects using standard tools
Documentation of requirements traceability across Ariba modules and integrated SAP processes
Participation in solution scoping, requirements analysis, gap analysis, feasibility assessments, functional design, technical specification reviews, testing, deployment, support, and training
Support for project planning, change management, communications, testing, training, go-live, and post-go-live activities
Other duties as determined and assigned by ITS-SAP Management

The pay range that the employer reasonably expects to pay for this position is between CA$80.00 and CA$97.00

Our voluntary benefits offering includes medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits.

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