Sap Functional Consultant

We are supporting a global leader in the consumer goods industry in their search for a Solution Architect – Purchase to Pay (SAP Ariba) to join their Global IT organisation on a 8–9 month maternity cover contract. The role can be based remotely within the EU, with a preference for candidates located in Spain.

The role is for the 7–9 month maternity cover contract.

The successful candidate will act as a key link between global business stakeholders, IT, and external vendor teams, driving adoption of SAP Ariba, overseeing service delivery, and safeguarding integration with SAP ECC.

Lead service delivery and service management for Purchase-to-Pay (Ariba + SAP ECC).

Drive adoption and provide user support for SAP Ariba post-implementation.

Guide and coordinate external vendor teams (20+ consultants globally) – training, setting priorities, ensuring delivery quality.

Support global change requests and process improvements in P2P.

Act as the main point of contact for business teams worldwide on P2P-related projects and escalations.

Ensure smooth integration and alignment between SAP Ariba and SAP ECC.

Proven expertise in SAP Ariba (must-have).

Strong understanding of SAP ECC (MM module) and related integration touchpoints.

Strong stakeholder management skills and ability to deliver results in a global environment.

Fluent English; Spanish or other European languages are an advantage.

Maternity cover contract (7–9 months) with global exposure in a leading FMCG company.

Fully remote role within EU (CET hours).

Opportunity to lead global Ariba service delivery and collaborate with international business stakeholders.

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