Senior SAP Ariba Consultant

About This Role

We are looking for a highly experienced Senior SAP Ariba Consultant to join our growing team in Riyadh. The ideal candidate brings deep hands-on expertise across the full SAP Ariba suite, combined with strong SAP MM and S/4HANA integration knowledge. You will work directly with clients across various industries to optimize procurement and sourcing processes, lead implementations, and deliver scalable Source-to-Pay solutions. This is a client-facing role requiring both technical depth and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end SAP Ariba implementations covering Sourcing, Contracts, Supplier Management, and Buying & Invoicing modules
• Optimize Source-to-Pay (S2P) and Procure-to-Pay (P2P) cycles for client environments
• Configure and manage Ariba-S/4HANA integration via Cloud Integration Gateway (CIG), cXML, IDocs, and APIs
• Set up and maintain Master Data Management (MDM) including material master, vendor master, and purchasing data across Ariba and S/4HANA
• Design and customize flexible approval workflows using BAdI enhancements and rules-based approvals
• Enable and configure Guided Sourcing, sourcing templates, and contract workspace processes using Ariba contract authoring features
• Manage Commerce Automation and Ariba Business Network buying scenarios
• Implement app extensibility features including custom email templates, Advanced Transport Organizer (ATO), and Fiori application enhancements
• Conduct client workshops to gather requirements, map business processes, and deliver tailored SAP Ariba solutions
• Liaise between clients and SAP as needed, including incident management and enhancement delivery
• Deliver training sessions and documentation for end users, business stakeholders, and management
• Provide post-go-live support, troubleshoot issues, and ensure SLA adherence

Requirements

• 6+ years of hands-on SAP Ariba consulting experience
• Minimum 2 full end-to-end Ariba implementations in a lead or senior capacity
• Proven expertise across Sourcing, Contracts, Supplier Management (SLP), Buying & Invoicing, and Guided Buying
• Strong experience with Ariba-S/4HANA / ECC integration using CIG (Managed Gateway), cXML, IDocs, and APIs
• Solid understanding of SAP MM processes including procurement, inventory management, and invoice verification
• Experience with Commerce Automation and Ariba Business Network
• Familiarity with BAdI enhancements, rules-based workflows, and app extensibility features
• Exposure to Fiori applications, RPA implementations, and BW reporting is a plus
• At least 2 active SAP Ariba certifications (Sourcing, Contracts, Supplier Management, or Integration Suite)
• Strong client-facing and management skills
• Excellent communication skills in English (Arabic is a plus)
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field
• Currently based in or willing to relocate to Riyadh, KSA

Benefits

• Competitive salary package commensurate with experience
• High Category Medical Insurance coverage
• Annual flight tickets
• Exposure to high-impact, multi-industry client projects across Saudi Arabia
• Work within a dynamic and growing SAP practice
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression