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# Associate Director, SAP Source-to-Pay / Ariba Delivery Lead, Technology & Transformation

- **Company:** Deloitte
- **Location:** Manchester, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Data Migration, SAP ERP, Procurement Software, SAP (Applications), SAP Implementation, SAP Materials Management, SAP Ariba
- **Published:** August 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://apply.deloitte.co.uk/UKCareers/Login?jobId=24484

## About the Role

* Expertise in SAP Ariba processes and solutions.
 * Strong knowledge of integrations between SAP Ariba and the SAP ERP, including associated processes such as SAP MM and HCM.
 * Proven experience across the end-to-end source-to-pay process, and strong procurement knowledge across both indirect and direct procurement and how each should be managed across SAP Ariba and the SAP ERP.
 * Excellent senior stakeholder management
 * A clear understanding of Ariba integration with Finance, HCM and Supply Chain processes
 * Experience of delivering Ariba as part of a transformation programme
 * Aware of recent SAP Ariba innovations and roadmap
 * Experience of Agile working practices on SAP implementation, along with planning of activities during the project
 * Excellent communication skills (written and oral) working with client stakeholders to development teams

Desirable

 * An understanding of other associated solutions such as best of breed procurement tools
 * Knowledge of procurement process

## Description

As a SAP Ariba Delivery Lead, your role will involve:

 * Leading the delivery of SAP enabled transformation programmes - specialising in SAP Ariba solutions
 * Develop and manage implementation plans that maximise the potential of SAP technology whilst minimising implementation risk
 * Manage the overall progress of the implementation, overseeing quality and timeliness of deliverables.
 * Input into the overall deployment approach across the implementation, providing SME insight into data migration and cutover cycles to provide seamless transition between each.
 * Designing end-to-end solutions and ensuring deliverables are consistent with design principles, standards and methodologies.
 * Lead client workshops covering a range of topics including; process design, industry best practices and bring SME knowledge in SAP Ariba environments.
 * Leading pre-sales conversations with the clients and helping to shape a vision of their procurement transformation journey roadmap
 * Build client relationships with senior stakeholders
 * Lead or participate in practice development activities which support sales activities and internal capability development


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