Accenture Edge - SAP PTP w/ Ariba Lead

Accenture•St. Louis, MO

22h•$80,400 - $266,300•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior SAP PTP & Ariba Consultant is responsible for leading the design, configuration, and delivery of end-to-end Procure to Pay processes within SAP S/4HANA, with specialized expertise in SAP Ariba for sourcing, procurement, and supplier management. This role serves as a functional lead on large-scale SAP procurement transformation programs, guiding clients through process harmonization, system design, and go-live readiness across the full PTP landscape.

Requirements

Minimum of 12 years of SAP Procurement functional experience, including full lifecycle S/4HANA implementation experience
Minimum of 8 years of deep expertise in SAP MM/PTP processes: PR/PO, GR/IR, LIV, AP integration, and payment runs
Minimum of 8 years of hands-on configuration experience with one or more SAP Ariba modules (Buying & Invoicing, Sourcing, Contracts, SLP, or Network)
Minimum of 8 years of experience with S/4HANA MM architecture and integration with FI/AP
Prior experience working for a large Consulting/Advisory firm (Big 4, global SI, or boutique SAP consulting environment)
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent (12 years) work experience (If an, Associate’s Degree with 6 years of work experience)

Nice To Haves

Experience with SAP Ariba Network supplier enablement and cXML transaction design
Exposure to SAP Integration Suite (CIG) or equivalent middleware for Ariba-S/4 integration
Familiarity with SAP SRM-to-Ariba migration scenarios
Experience with indirect procurement, catalog management, and spot-buy scenarios
A SAP S/4HANA Sourcing & Procurement or Ariba certification

Responsibilities

Lead design and configuration of core PTP processes including Purchase Requisitions (PR), Purchase Orders (PO), Goods Receipt (GR), Invoice Verification (LIV/MIRO), and Payment runs
Drive the design of procurement master data: vendor master, purchasing info records, source lists, and outline agreements
Configure and optimize Materials Management (MM) procurement processes in S/4HANA including account determination, tolerance keys, and release strategies
Lead three-way match design (PO / GR / Invoice) and exception handling workflows
Configure Logistics Invoice Verification (LIV), evaluated receipt settlement (ERS), and consignment processing where in scope
Support integration with FI/CO for GR/IR clearing.
Lead end-to-end implementation of SAP Ariba modules, including: Ariba Buying & Invoicing – catalog management, PO collaboration, invoice automation, Ariba Sourcing – RFx events, auction management, award scenarios, Ariba Contracts – contract workspace, compliance monitoring, contract-to-PO integration, Ariba Supplier Lifecycle & Performance (SLP) – supplier registration, qualification, and performance scorecards, Ariba Network – supplier enablement, e-invoicing, cXML/EDI transaction flows
Design and configure the SAP S/4HANA–Ariba integration via SAP Integration Suite (CIG/middleware), including PO flip, order confirmation, and ASN flows
Advise clients on Ariba Network supplier enablement strategy and onboarding wave planning
Support migration from legacy procurement platforms (Coupa, Jaggaer, SAP SRM, manual processes) to SAP Ariba
Lead PTP and Ariba workstreams through full SAP Activate lifecycle: Discover, Prepare, Explore, Realize, Deploy, Run
Facilitate fit-to-standard workshops with Procurement, AP, and Finance stakeholders
Author and maintain key design documents: BBPs, FSDs, configuration workbooks, integration specs, and test scripts
Support data migration activities for vendor master, open POs, and outline agreements
Lead SIT, UAT, and cutover planning for PTP and Ariba scope
Coordinate with Basis/technical teams on Ariba tenant configuration, SSO setup, and middleware connectivity
Engage CPO, VP Procurement, and AP Controller stakeholders as a trusted procurement transformation advisor
Translate complex SAP and Ariba configuration options into business-relevant design decisions
Manage client sign-off on PTP design decisions and track open issues through resolution
Advise on procurement operating model changes, policy alignment, and change management considerations