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Senior SAP Ariba Consultant

We are looking for a highly experienced Senior SAP Ariba Consultant to join our growing team in Riyadh. The ideal candidate brings deep hands-on expertise across the full SAP Ariba suite, combined with strong SAP MM and S/4HANA integration knowledge. You will work directly with clients across various industries to optimize procurement and sourcing processes, lead implementations, and deliver scalable Source-to-Pay solutions. This is a client-facing role requiring both technical depth and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end SAP Ariba implementations covering Sourcing, Contracts, Supplier Management, and Buying & Invoicing modules
Optimize Source-to-Pay (S2P) and Procure-to-Pay (P2P) cycles for client environments
Configure and manage Ariba–S/4HANA integration via Cloud Integration Gateway (CIG), cXML, IDocs, and APIs
Set up and maintain Master Data Management (MDM) including material master, vendor master, and purchasing data across Ariba and S/4HANA
Design and customize flexible approval workflows using BAdI enhancements and rules-based approvals
Enable and configure Guided Sourcing, sourcing templates, and contract workspace processes using Ariba contract authoring features
Manage Commerce Automation and Ariba Business Network buying scenarios
Implement app extensibility features including custom email templates, Advanced Transport Organizer (ATO), and Fiori application enhancements
Conduct client workshops to gather requirements, map business processes, and deliver tailored SAP Ariba solutions
Liaise between clients and SAP as needed, including incident management and enhancement delivery
Deliver training sessions and documentation for end users, business stakeholders, and management
Provide post-go-live support, troubleshoot issues, and ensure SLA adherence

Requirements

6+ years of hands-on SAP Ariba consulting experience
Minimum 2 full end-to-end Ariba implementations in a lead or senior capacity
Proven expertise across Sourcing, Contracts, Supplier Management (SLP), Buying & Invoicing, and Guided Buying
Strong experience with Ariba–S/4HANA / ECC integration using CIG (Managed Gateway), cXML, IDocs, and APIs
Solid understanding of SAP MM processes including procurement, inventory management, and invoice verification
Experience with Commerce Automation and Ariba Business Network
Familiarity with BAdI enhancements, rules-based workflows, and app extensibility features
Exposure to Fiori applications, RPA implementations, and BW reporting is a plus
At least 2 active SAP Ariba certifications (Sourcing, Contracts, Supplier Management, or Integration Suite)
Strong client-facing and management skills
Excellent communication skills in English (Arabic is a plus)
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field
Currently based in or willing to relocate to Riyadh, KSA

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