$95,000–$135,000 Per Year
Ariba, Automation, Billing, Budgeting, Change Requests/Orders, Channel Strategies, Cloud Computing, Coaching, Contract Management, Cost Control, Cost Forecasting, Cross-Functional, Data Quality, Expense Analysis, Financial Operations, Government, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Metrics, Operational Strategy, People Management, Performance Management, Procure to Pay/Purchase to Pay (P2P), Procurement Planning, Purchase Orders, Purchasing/Procurement, Quality Management, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Resource Management, SAP, Supply Chain, Sustainability, Systems Administration/Management, Systems Maintenance, Systems Scalability, Team Lead/Manager, Vendor/Supplier Diversity, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation, Vendor/Supplier Selection
SAP Implementation Procurement Specialist
Location: Jamaica, NY/ Floral Park, NY (Hybrid- 3 days On-Site) Industry: Public Sector / Large-Scale Operations Reports To: Director, Procurement / Supply Chain Systems (or similar)
Position Overview
Our client is seeking a highlyskilled SAP Implementation Procurement Specialist with strong Procure-to-Pay (P2P) implementation experience to support and advance a recently launched SAP S/4HANA – Ariba SCC cloud environment.
This role is responsible for leading a team of individual contributors, managing execution, and driving the continued implementation, configuration, and optimization of Ariba SCC.
The position plays a critical role in modernizing procurement operations by sunsetting legacy financial and supply chain systems while establishing scalable, compliant, and sustainable workflows across a complex public-sector supply chain environment.
The successful candidate will serve as a strategic and operational partner to procurement, finance, and operations teams, ensuring efficient supplier collaboration while maintaining compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the continued implementation, deployment, and configuration of the SAP S/4HANA Ariba SCC cloud module in collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders to meet Procure-to-Pay (P2P) business requirements
- Oversee ongoing system configuration and maintenance across the Ariba/S4HANA cloud environment, including:
- Purchase requisition and purchase order formatting
- Change order enablement
- Contract management
- Multi-line requisitioning and invoicing
- Invoice automation and returns
- Advanced shipping collaboration, including handling of tariffs, fixed costs, asset recognition, and goods receipts
- Drive data- and metrics-based procurement planning and resource allocation aligned with long-term business objectives
- Partner with finance and operations teams to optimize SAP and Ariba functionality related to budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and spend analysis
- Design, develop, and refine system-driven supplier evaluation frameworks to improve data quality, supplier reliability, and operational efficiency
- Identify and mitigate procurement and compliance risks during the transition from legacy systems to the new SAP/Ariba platform
- Lead cross-functional initiatives that enhance procurement processes, increase visibility into sourcing opportunities, and support supplier diversity and sustainability goals
- Manage day-to-day operational performance of the team, including workflow, throughput, accuracy, compliance, and delivery against established timelines and budgets
- Provide ongoing performance management, coaching, and development for direct reports
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in Business, Analytics, or a related discipline preferred
- Proven hands-on experience with SAP Ariba Supply Chain Collaboration (SCC) and Procure-to-Pay (P2P) implementations
- Strong background leading or supporting SAP S/4HANA and Ariba cloud deployments
- Demonstrated experience managing teams and driving performance in a complex, highly regulated environment
- Strong understanding of procurement operations, supplier collaboration, and compliance requirements
- Excellent cross-functional communication and stakeholder management skills
In accordance with New York salary transparency requirements, the anticipated annual base salary range for this position is: $95,000-$135,000 annually. Actual compensation will be based on experience, qualifications, and demonstrated project leadership background.