Job Title: SAP Ariba Architect (with MM / S/4HANA)
Location: Houston, TX (On-site / Hybrid)
Employment Type: Contract (W2 through ZipStaff — No C2C or 1099)

About the Opportunity

ZipStaff is seeking a strong SAP Ariba Architect with deep expertise in upstream and downstream procurement processes to support enterprise implementation work for a global technology services organization.

This is an architect-level role requiring 10+ years of experience, hands-on Ariba solution design, and proven delivery of Ariba Contract Management in Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EC&O / ePC) environments. Strong knowledge of SAP S/4HANA MM and integration patterns is essential.

What You’ll Do:

Design and architect scalable SAP Ariba solutions covering Sourcing, Contract Management, and Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes, including invoice and inventory management.
Lead design and optimization of upstream and downstream procurement workflows and user experiences.
Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for Ariba solutions during client workshops and solution design sessions.
Design solutions leveraging Ariba Upstream, Downstream, and Supply Chain Collaboration (SCC) modules to optimize the Source-to-Pay process.
Ensure seamless integration between Ariba modules and ERP systems, particularly SAP S/4HANA.
Guide implementation of Ariba best practices and perform gap analysis between client requirements and standard Ariba functionality.
Gather and document business needs related to sourcing, contracts, and spend analysis.
Act as liaison between procurement teams and technical teams for Ariba downstream workflows.
Define a scalable and flexible architecture for upstream processes.
Work with middleware teams to ensure proper integration with SAP and non-SAP systems.
Ensure compliance with financial regulations and policies in invoice and payment processing.

Required Qualifications:

10+ years of overall experience with significant architect-level responsibility in procurement / Ariba solution design.
In-depth knowledge of SAP Ariba modules: Sourcing, Contract Management, and P2P (including invoice and inventory management).
Must-have: Hands-on experience deploying/implementing Ariba Contract Management solutions in EC&O / ePC (Engineering, Procurement & Construction) environments.
Strong understanding of procurement best practices and compliance requirements.
Experience designing and optimizing procurement workflows and user experiences.
Proven ability to collaborate with business stakeholders to gather and analyze requirements for upstream procurement processes.
Experience ensuring integration between Ariba and ERP systems (especially SAP S/4HANA).
Good knowledge of SAP S/4HANA MM module.
Ability to perform gap analysis and act as Ariba SME in client workshops.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to work on-site / hybrid in Houston, TX.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

Preferred Qualifications:

Hands-on experience with Ariba Network (Commerce Automation, Supply Chain Collaboration, LBN) and its integration with SAP and non-SAP ERP systems.
Proficiency with integration tools (e.g., SAP PI/PO or API-based integration).
Prior experience in large-scale Ariba + S/4HANA transformation programs.

About ZipStaff

ZipStaff partners with leading organizations to connect skilled technology professionals with high-impact contract opportunities. We focus on quality matches and long-term success.

To apply, please submit your resume highlighting your SAP Ariba architecture experience, Contract Management / EC&O delivery background, and S/4HANA MM knowledge.

ZipStaff Inc.

SAP Ariba Architect (MM/S/4HANA)

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