SAP Ariba Enablement Lead

SAP Ariba Enablement Lead
Location: USA - Remote
Full-Time / Contract

Job Summary
We are seeking SAP Ariba Enablement Lead who will be responsible for driving end-to-end enablement of suppliers on the SAP Business Network and Ariba Commerce Automation using cXML format. This role involves coordinating with suppliers, understanding their ERP landscape, defining integration requirements, configuring mappings via Managed Gateway, and validating end-to-end Source-to-Pay transaction flows. The lead ensures smooth onboarding, compliance with cXML specifications, and successful go-live support for supplier integrations.

Required Skills & Qualifications
5+ years of experience in SAP Business Network and Ariba Commerce Automation integrations and minimum 3+ years in Ariba Supplier Enablement / Supplier-side B2B Integration.
Strong expertise in cXML, SBN/AN message standards, SBN Buyer/Supplier, and Managed Gateway (CIG) Mapping.
Good understanding of ECC or S/4HANA, IDoc/cXML structures for different S2P transactions (PO, order confirmation, ASN, Invoice), and integration frameworks.
Hands-on experience analyzing XML/cXML, troubleshooting payloads, and working with tools (Postman, SOAPUI, XML editors).
Proven track record in supplier enablement and B2B transaction testing.
Excellent problem-solving, communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications
SAP certification in Managed Gateway or CPI.
Prior experience in Supplier enablement and B2B integration programs.
Exposure to AI-driven process automation in procurement or supply chain is a plus.