SAP Ariba SCC Lead Architect

Role Summary

We are seeking an experienced SAP Ariba SCC Lead Architect to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of Ariba Supply Chain Collaboration (SCC) solutions integrated with SAP S/4HANA. The role requires deep expertise in procurement and supply chain collaboration processes, supplier enablement strategies, and end-to-end integration architecture.The candidate will be responsible for solution design, client engagement, team leadership, and delivery governance across SCC implementations.

Key Responsibilities

Define and architect end-to-end Ariba SCC solutions (including PO Collaboration, Forecast Collaboration, ASN, Inventory Collaboration, Consignment).

Strong SAP MM Knowledge

Design scalable integration architecture between S/4HANA and Ariba via CIG /

Establish transaction rules strategy (default, supplier group, country-based).

SAP Ariba CIG integration

S/4HANA procurement & supply chain processes

IDocs (ORDERS, DESADV, etc.) & cXML

Drive fit-to-standard approach.

Lead and mentor functional and technical consultants.

Lead design workshops, blueprint sessions, and solution validation.

Oversee build, test, and deployment phases:

SIT, UAT, Cutover planning

Identify risks and provide proactive mitigation strategies.

CIG configuration & transaction tracker usage

API-based integration scenarios

SCC configuration standards

Transport & release management processes

Act as a trusted advisor to business and IT stakeholders.

Present solution architecture and roadmap to leadership.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams:

Procurement

Supply Chain

IT

Vendors/Suppliers

Core Experience

10+ years overall SAP experience with 5+ years in SAP Ariba SCC

Hands-on experience in:

PO Collaboration

Forecast Collaboration

ASN / Shipping Notification

Inventory / Consignment Collaboration

Transaction rules configuration

Supplier ANID mapping

Master data synchronization

Functional Expertise

Procurement lifecycle

Supply chain collaboration processes

Global rollout templates

Key Deliverables

End-to-end SCC solution architecture document

Integration design and mapping specifications

Configured SCC transaction rules framework

Supplier enablement and rollout plan

SIT/UAT/Cutover execution plan