SAP Ariba Solution Architect - 6 months - Windsor - £650+/day - Inside IR35

SAP Ariba Solution Architect - 6 months - Windsor - £550/day - Inside IR35

We are seeking an experienced SAP Ariba Solution Architect to join a global technology services organisation on a 6-month hybrid contract based in Windsor. The successful candidate will lead the design and delivery of enterprise-wide procurement transformation initiatives, defining end-to-end SAP Ariba solution architecture, governing integrations with SAP and non-SAP systems, and aligning procurement platforms with business and enterprise architecture strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and own the end-to-end solution architecture for SAP Ariba transformation programmes
• Lead solution design workshops with business, procurement, finance, and IT stakeholders, translating requirements into scalable, secure, and sustainable SAP Ariba solutions
• Design and govern integrations between SAP Ariba, SAP ECC, SAP S/4HANA, SAP BTP/CPI, and third-party applications
• Produce high-level and detailed solution design documents, architecture diagrams, and integration specifications
• Ensure solutions comply with enterprise architecture standards, security requirements, and governance frameworks
• Provide architecture leadership and technical guidance throughout the project life cycle
• Support business case development, roadmap planning, and future-state procurement architecture initiatives
• Collaborate with implementation partners, project managers, business analysts, and technical teams to ensure successful delivery
• Conduct architecture reviews, risk assessments, and solution assurance activities

What You Will Ideally Bring:

• 10+ years of SAP Ariba Solution Architect experience (essential)
• Deep expertise across the SAP Ariba Suite including Ariba Buying, Ariba Sourcing, Ariba Contracts, Supplier Lifecycle & Performance (SLP), and Guided Buying (essential)
• Strong understanding of Procurement, Supply Chain, Vendor Management, and Source-to-Pay (S2P) processes
• Proven experience integrating SAP Ariba with SAP ECC, SAP S/4HANA, SAP BTP/CPI, and external third-party platforms
• Strong knowledge of enterprise architecture principles, cloud technologies, security, and integration governance
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, presentation, and workshop facilitation skills
• Experience leading architecture governance and solution assurance activities

Desirable:

• SAP Ariba Solution Architect or relevant SAP certifications, experience with SAP BTP services, knowledge of SAP MDG, BW/4HANA or SAP Analytics Cloud, exposure to multi-country procurement transformation programmes, familiarity with Agile/SAFe delivery methodologies, and experience developing target operating models and procurement transformation roadmaps

Contract Details:

• Duration: 6 months
• Rate: £550/day - Inside IR35
• Location: Windsor (Mainly Remote)
• Start Date: ASAP