ERP SAP Ariba Implementation Lead

ERP SAP Ariba Implementation Lead

West London/Berkshire area

2 year Fixed Term contract

The ERP SAP Ariba and Fieldglass Implementation Lead will spearhead the deployment of SAP Strategic Sourcing within our clients organisation. This is a pivotal role in transforming their sourcing capabilities and delivering long-term value across their commercial operations. The successful candidate will lead discovery, design, and delivery phases in partnership with System Integrators, using the SAP Activate methodology.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end implementation of SAP Ariba Strategic Sourcing as well as Fieldglass in parallel.
• Actively engage in programme governance and be accountable for mobilisation of resources, development/ baselining of delivery plans
• Apply SAP Activate methodology to structure and guide the implementation lifecycle.
• Discovery & Pain Point Analysis – using existing Source to Pay process review materials together with identifying further inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and improvement opportunities.
• Then translate findings into actionable design inputs for the Ariba solution
• Engage with internal stakeholders across Commercial/Procurement, Digital, Finance, ERP Programme, and AOCD.
• Ensure alignment and buy-in from senior leadership and wider business teams.
• Full collaboration with our SI partner.
• Develop and execute a robust business change strategy focussing on both suppliers and internal users. Lead supplier onboarding and engagement strategies. Champion user adoption through a robust training and support approach.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience leading SAP Ariba implementations, ideally within utilities or regulated industries.
• Strong understanding of strategic sourcing, procurement processes, and ERP integration
• Expertise in SAP Activate methodology and programme mobilisation or equivalent
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills
• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., especially SAP) and data analytics/migration tools)