SAP Ariba Upstream Configuration Lead

ppExperis® is a global leader in IT professional resourcing, permanent recruitment, project solutions, and managed services. With over 25 years of experience in Switzerland and offices in Zürich, Basel, and Geneva, we connect top IT talent with leading companies. Our mission is to help professionals unlock their potential and thrive in dynamic, future‑ready careers. /p h3Location /h3 pZurich /p h3Start date /h3 pASAP /p h3Duration /h3 p5 months - with possibility of extension /p h3Responsibilities /h3 ul liTranslate business requirements and global process designs into robust SAP Ariba configuration /li liConfigure workflows, approval structures, status models, and qualification logic across Supplier Lifecycle Performance, Sourcing, and Contracts /li liEstablish the foundational platform configuration upon which subsequent build activities depend /li liEnsure configuration aligns with SAP S/4HANA integration requirements, collaborating closely with the SAP integration team /li liDefine and implement governance frameworks for supplier onboarding, use case management, and ongoing updates /li liSupport procurement and business stakeholders throughout the transformation, ensuring understanding, alignment, and adoption of new processes /li liDocument configuration standards, ensuring a consistent, scalable, and maintainable build /li liAct as a subject matter expert on upstream Ariba configuration, supporting both delivery teams and stakeholders /li /ul h3Qualifications /h3 ul liDeep, hands‑on expertise across all three upstream SAP Ariba modules — Supplier Lifecycle Performance (preferred), Sourcing, and Contracts — with proven capability across the full suite rather than a single domain /li liDemonstrated experience translating business requirements and process designs into effective system configuration, including workflows, approval logic, and data models /li liStrong understanding of SAP Ariba and SAP S/4HANA integration concepts, including data mapping, integration flows, and orchestration layers /li liProven experience building SAP Ariba solutions from the ground up, rather than operating or maintaining existing configurations /li liSolid understanding of supplier, sourcing, and contract data structures and their interaction across systems /li liStrong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to guide procurement and business teams through transformation and process change /li liExperience within large‑scale procurement or Source‑to‑Pay transformation programmes /li liExposure to regulated environments with governance and compliance requirements /li liHighly driven and accountable, taking ownership of delivery and proactively advancing the build /li liHands‑on and adaptable, thriving in a fast‑paced transformation environment /li liCurious and solutions‑oriented, with the ability to quickly address new configuration challenges /li liCollaborative and approachable, focused on delivering impact and supporting stakeholders effectively /li liSAP Ariba Certification in at least one upstream module (SLP, Sourcing, or Contracts), with multiple certifications strongly preferred /li liSAP Ariba Integration Certification or demonstrable experience with Ariba–S/4HANA integration architecture (advantageous) /li liSAP S/4HANA certification (Procurement or integration‑related) (advantageous) /li liRelevant process or transformation certifications (e.g. Lean Six Sigma, BPMN, or equivalent) (advantageous) /li liFluent English is required /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr