SAP Ariba Consultant / SAP Ariba Solution Specialist (A)

Bosshard & Partner AG seeks a Senior SAP Ariba Consultant in Zürich to lead Source-to-Pay transformation and act as SME for SAP Ariba Upstream.

The company is looking for a senior specialist to guide a client through a global Source-to-Pay transformation. In this role, you will serve as the primary Subject Matter Expert for SAP Ariba Upstream, ensuring the successful delivery of procurement solutions.

Responsibilities

• Configure and deploy SAP Ariba Upstream modules, including Supplier Lifecycle & Performance, Sourcing, and Contracts.
• Convert business needs into effective system configurations that scale.
• Guarantee smooth integration between SAP Ariba and SAP S/4HANA environments.
• Establish governance frameworks for supplier onboarding and master data management.
• Promote process alignment, user adoption, and industry best practices.
• Create and maintain documentation for configuration standards.
• Work with international stakeholders from Procurement, Finance, HR, Legal, IT, Outsourcing, and Third-Party Risk Management.

Requirements

• Demonstrated hands-on experience in configuring SAP Ariba Upstream.
• Deep knowledge of setting up workflows, approval processes, business rules, qualification logic, and data models.
• Track record of delivering Greenfield SAP Ariba implementations.
• Strong grasp of integration concepts between SAP Ariba and SAP S/4HANA.
• Experience participating in large-scale Source-to-Pay or Procurement Transformation programs.
• Fluent proficiency in English, both written and spoken.

Nice to have

• SAP Ariba Integration Certification, SAP S/4HANA certification, or comparable integration experience.
• Process or transformation certifications such as Lean Six Sigma or BPMN.
• Multiple SAP Ariba certifications.