Lead Consultant, SAP Ariba

Job Description

Lead Consultant, SAP ARIBA

Company Overview

Argano is a leading global digital consultancy, renowned for bridging the gap between strategy and execution to achieve high-performance business operations transformation. Our mission is to empower our clients with improved agility, profitability, customer engagement, and growth through strategic consulting. Leveraging proprietary intellectual property, Argano offers a comprehensive review of business operations, highlighting strengths and identifying areas for enhancement. With a global team of industry experts, we lead in operational design and technology implementation across a vast array of applications, including SAP S/4HANA, SAP Ariba, and SAP IBP, positioning our clients at the cutting edge of digital transformation.

Job Summary

Reporting into one of our Digital Supply Chain Leads, you will join a team that has been executing major transformation initiatives and critical projects for our clients. The Argano Digital Supply Chain practice helps organizations achieve best in class Source to Pay capability using the SAP Ariba solution suite. We implement end-to-end sourcing and procurement processes that deliver improved spend management through the entire supply chain.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Engagement or Project Manager to review the high-level plans developed during the sales process to build the detailed workplans and the inventory of required deliverables needed to deliver the required outcomes for our clients.
• Leverage the SAP Activate and our own LIFT delivery methodology and past project key learnings while building the required plan which uniquely fits the client situation.
• Establish a strong working relationship with the client business leaders and project sponsors.
• Work with Argano’s clients to lead the implementation of end-to-end Ariba solutions.
• Manage and deliver client blueprint and design sessions to create seamless solutions within a client’s SAP Ariba environment.
• Lead / Guide client in matching process requirements to specific functionality in SAP Ariba.
• Utilize SAP Ariba capabilities & concepts to develop optimal solutions for clients.
• Consult clients on their effective usage of ERP systems (particularly SAP) and adjacent systems where relevant to SAP Ariba implementations.
• Be prepared to work across one or more projects (at one or more clients).
• Actively participate in the development and refinement of our Digital Supply Chain methodologies, tools, and capabilities, especially in the SAP Ariba space.
• Lead/champion a specific set of SAP Ariba leading practice capabilities, teaching & training the rest of our community of practice how to best deploy when needed.
• Assist in proposal development and RFP responses where required.
• Up to 50% travel required depending on the project.
  
  

Education

Minimum and/or Preferred Qualifications:

• Supply Chain Management or IT degree and/or 10+ years of experience in implementing and managing Source to Pay processes and solutions.
  
  

Experience

• At least 7 years of experience in SAP Ariba Source-to-Pay and/or Supply Chain Collaboration solutions.
• At least 5 years of experience SAP Ariba Networks
• At least 5 years of experience in Business Process Consulting, problem definition, Architecture/Design /Detailing of Processes
• Demonstrated abilities and a proven record of success as a team leader of digital transformation around source to pay using cloud technology
• Demonstrated ability of configuring and implementing Ariba Cloud applications such as Buying and Invoicing, Strategic Sourcing, Commerce automation and supply chain collaboration
• Solid understanding of procurement processes in SAP ECC/S4
  
  

SKILL REQUIREMENTS – provide the most relevant skills & competencies for the level of role – see examples below

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated high proficiency in excel advanced functions
• Demonstrated high proficiency in word and power point
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated mathematical skills and the ability to interpret/analyze complex data to develop recommendations and solutions
• Self-starter, able to research a topic and offer a solution
• Strong understanding of SAP Ariba processes and data
• Affinity for automation and detailed process improvement
  
  

About Us

Argano is the first of its kind: a digital consultancy totally immersed in high-performance operations. We steward enterprises through ever-evolving markets, empowering them with transformative strategies and technologies to exceed customer expectations, unlock commercial innovation, and drive optimal efficiency and growth.

Argano is an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.