SAP S4 HANA Ariba Lead

Job Title: SAP S4 HANA Ariba Lead Company: NTT DATA North America Job Category: SAP MM Roles & Responsibilities: Job Title SAP Ariba Sourcing \& Ariba Commerce Automation Lead Job Summary We are seeking an experienced SAP Ariba Sourcing \& Ariba Commerce Automation Lead to lead end\-to\-end source\-to\-contract and procure\-to\-pay enablement using SAP Ariba solutions. The role is responsible for solution design, delivery governance, stakeholder management, and successful adoption of Ariba Sourcing, Contracts, Buying \& Invoicing, and Commerce Automation integrated with SAP S/4HANA or ECC. The Lead will work closely with business stakeholders, procurement teams, integration architects, and suppliers to deliver scalable, compliant, and value\-driven Ariba solutions. Key Responsibilities Ariba Workstream Leadership * Lead SAP Ariba Sourcing and Commerce Automation workstreams in global implementations and S/4HANA transformation programs. * Own end\-to\-end delivery of Source\-to\-Contract (S2C) and Procure\-to\-Pay (P2P) processes. * Act as the primary escalation point for Ariba\-related topics. Supplier Enablement \& Adoption * Lead supplier onboarding and enablement strategies. * Drive adoption of Commerce Automation for transactional suppliers. * Coordinate supplier testing, cutover, and post\-go\-live stabilization. * Manage data migration and interface validation. Testing, Cutover \& Go\-Live * Lead SIT, UAT, and regression testing for Ariba processes. * Own cutover planning and go\-live readiness for sourcing and commerce automation. * Provide hypercare support and resolve critical production issues. Governance \& Team Leadership * Ensure adherence to SAP Activate methodology and project governance standards. * Review and approve functional designs, configurations, and test artifacts. * Mentor Ariba consultants and support knowledge transfer. * Minimum 2–3 full\-cycle SAP Ariba implementations as a Lead. * Strong understanding of procurement and sourcing business processes. Work Location: Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India Availability: Full time

Integration \& S/4HANA Knowledge * Hands\-on experience with: + Ariba CIG integration with SAP S/4HANA or ECC + Procurement master data and transactional integration + Tax, invoicing, and compliance processes Preferred Qualifications * SAP Ariba certification (Sourcing, Buying \& Invoicing, or Integration) * Experience with SAP Activate methodology * Industry experience in Manufacturing, Retail, Consumer Goods, or Life Sciences * Exposure to SAP Fieldglass or Concur is an advantage Soft Skills * Strong analytical and problem\-solving skills * Ability to translate procurement strategy into SAP Ariba solutions * Mentoring and coaching mindset * Excellent communication and presentation skills Location \& Work Model * Location: As per project requirements * Work Model: Hybrid / Onsite / Offshore (project dependent) Key Skills: Procurement, Configuration, Data Migration, UAT Salary: Not disclosed