SAP Ariba Functional Consultant – P2P (Fixed term contract)

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.

This is a pivotal position at the core of the company’s Enterprise Applications team , ensuring the stability, optimisation, and continuous improvement of Purchase-to-Pay processes worldwide. 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.

Key responsibilities :

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

Oversee incident and change management, including ticket resolution, prioritization, and escalations.

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.

Prepare and manage a seamless transition before and after the maternity leave coverage.

Key requirements :

Proven expertise in SAP Ariba (must-have).

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

Solid experience in service delivery and service management (ticket flow, vendor team leadership).

Background in purchasing, shared services, or P2P process ownership is highly valued.

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

Problem-solving mindset – ability to challenge vendor estimates and secure realistic outcomes.

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

What we offer :

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.

A results-driven, flexible environment with no micromanagement.

If you are interested in applying for this Regional Head of Finance role, please register your interest using the link below. Alternatively, please send your CV to lidia.zawistowska@emearecruitment.com

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