Ariba 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.

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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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