Summary: The role of Senior SAP Ariba & BTP Specialist focuses on leading procurement transformation through the integration of SAP Ariba with SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP). The position requires expertise in optimizing procurement workflows and system integrations, leveraging analytics and AI-driven automation. The ideal candidate will possess strong SAP Ariba knowledge and a deep understanding of SAP BTP capabilities. This is a contract position classified as outside IR35.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of SAP Ariba solutions (Buying & Invoicing, Supplier Management, Sourcing, and Contract Management).
• Optimize procurement workflows using SAP BTP tools (automation, AI, and analytics).
• Ensure seamless integration of Ariba with SAP S/4HANA, ECC, and external systems via SAP BTP.
• Configure and manage SAP Integration Suite (CIG, API, Middleware) for smooth Ariba-SAP connectivity.
• Use SAP AI and RPA (Robotic Process Automation) to automate procurement processes (e.g., invoice matching, contract validation).
• Build custom procurement applications & dashboards using SAP Build and Fiori.
• Implement SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) and SAP Data Warehouse Cloud to provide real-time procurement insights.
• Develop AI-powered analytics models for supplier risk assessment and cost optimization.
• Work closely with procurement, IT, and finance teams to align SAP Ariba & BTP solutions with business needs.
• Provide training & support to ensure user adoption of new technologies.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, security, and data governance.

Key Skills:

• 5+ years of SAP Ariba experience, including at least 2 full-cycle implementations.
• Strong understanding of SAP BTP components (Integration Suite, AI, RPA, Analytics).
• Experience with SAP Cloud Integration Gateway (CIG) and APIs for Ariba-SAP integration.
• Hands-on experience in SAP Ariba modules (Procurement, Sourcing, Contracts, Spend Analysis).
• Knowledge of SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) and SAP Data Warehouse Cloud for procurement analytics.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, able to engage with procurement, IT, and finance teams.
• Analytical mindset with problem-solving skills to optimize procurement workflows.
• Excellent communication & presentation skills to train end-users and guide project teams.
• Experience working in agile and waterfall project environments.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: undetermined

Country: England

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT