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# SAP Ariba Solution Architect

- **Company:** Vallum Associates
- **Location:** Reading, UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** SAP Cloud, Agile Methodology, Business Analytics Applications, Cloud Computing, E-Procurement, SAP ERP, SAP (Applications), SAP Business Suiteing, SAP NetWeaver Business Warehouse, SAP Business Technology Platform, SAP S/4HANA, Integration Frameworks, SAP Ariba
- **Published:** August 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.cv-library.co.uk/job/225515769/sap-ariba-solution-architect

## About the Role

* Extensive experience as an SAP Ariba Solution Architect delivering large-scale procurement and sourcing transformations.
 * Deep expertise across the SAP Ariba Suite, including:
 + Ariba Buying
 + Ariba Sourcing
 + Ariba Contracts
 + Supplier Lifecycle & Performance (SLP)
 + Guided Buying
 * Strong understanding of Procurement, Supply Chain, Vendor Management, and Source-to-Pay (S2P) processes.
 * Proven experience integrating SAP Ariba with:
 + SAP ECC
 + SAP S/4HANA
 + SAP BTP / SAP CPI
 + External third-party platforms
 * Strong knowledge of enterprise architecture principles, cloud technologies, security, and integration governance.
 * Experience creating architecture artefacts, solution blueprints, and integration strategies.
 * Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to engage and influence senior business and technical leaders.
 * Experience leading architecture governance and solution assurance activities.
 * Excellent communication, presentation, and workshop facilitation skills.

Desirable skills/knowledge/experience:

 * SAP Ariba Solution Architect or relevant SAP certifications.
 * Experience with SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) services and integration frameworks.
 * Knowledge of SAP MDG, SAP BW/4HANA, SAP Analytics Cloud, or related SAP products.
 * Experience with supplier onboarding, supplier risk management, and procurement analytics solutions.
 * Exposure to multi-country or global procurement transformation programmes.
 * Experience working within regulated enterprise environments.
 * Understanding of Agile, SAFe, and hybrid project delivery methodologies.
 * Familiarity with procurement best practices and digital procurement innovation initiatives.Experience developing target operating models and procurement transformation roadmaps.



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