SAP Procurement/Ariba Functional Consultant

A client of Innova Solutions is immediately hiring for a SAP Procurement/Ariba Functional Consultant

Position type: Full time Contract

Duration: 12 months

Location: St Paul, MN Hybrid

As a SAP Procurement/Ariba Functional Consultant you will be responsible for

Leading comprehensive procurement transformations, bringing extensive knowledge of strategic sourcing, supplier management, and procurement compliance in regulated industries.

Job description

SAP Implementation Leadership:

• Lead end-to-end SAP Ariba and procurement implementation projects across multiple business units
• Conduct detailed source-to-pay process assessments and transformation roadmap development
• Design integrated procurement solutions spanning Ariba Suite and SAP S/4HANA backend
• Develop comprehensive functional specifications for sourcing, contracting, and procure-to-pay processes
• Execute complex Ariba configurations including workflow design, approval processes, and catalog
• management
• Lead supplier enablement programs and supplier portal implementations
• Manage integration architecture between Ariba cloud solutions and on-premise SAP systems Domain

Expertise & Process Design:

• Design strategic sourcing processes including RFx management, auction events, and contract negotiations
• Implement comprehensive supplier lifecycle management with qualification, performance monitoring, and risk assessment
• Configure advanced procure-to-pay processes with three-way matching, exception handling, and automated approvals
• Design category management strategies for direct and indirect procurement
• Implement spend analytics and procurement performance dashboards
• Configure advanced approval workflows with delegation management and escalation procedures
• Design supplier collaboration processes including supplier self-service and portal capabilities

Healthcare Manufacturing Specialization:

• Implement FDA-compliant supplier qualification and audit management processes
• Design procurement processes for active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and critical raw materials
• Configure GMP-compliant supplier management with certificate of analysis tracking
• Implement procurement processes for clinical trial materials and regulatory submissions
• Design controlled substance procurement with DEA compliance and inventory tracking
• Configure supplier risk management for single-source and critical suppliers

Ideal Candidate will have:

SAP Implementation Experience:

• 10+ years of comprehensive SAP Ariba and procurement implementation experience with minimum 5 full lifecycle projects
• Proven experience leading large-scale source-to-pay transformations in manufacturing environments
• Deep technical expertise in SAP Ariba Suite configuration (Sourcing, Contracts, Buying, Invoice, SLP)
• Extensive experience with SAP MM procurement processes and Ariba-SAP integration
• Strong experience with supplier enablement, change management, and user adoption strategies
• Hands-on experience with Ariba integration technologies and custom development coordination

Domain Knowledge:

• Extensive procurement and strategic sourcing domain expertise across multiple industries
• Deep understanding of sourcing methodologies, supplier selection, and contract management
• Strong knowledge of procure-to-pay processes, spend analysis, and procurement performance
• management
• Experience with category management, supplier relationship management, and risk assessment
• Understanding of procurement compliance, audit requirements, and internal controls
• Knowledge of advanced procurement concepts like supplier development and collaborative planning

Qualified candidates should APPLY NOW for immediate consideration! Please hit APPLY to provide the required information, and we will be back in touch as soon as possible.

We are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar positions. If this role is not a fit for you, we do offer a referral bonus program for referrals that we successfully place with our clients, subject to program guidelines. ASK ME HOW.

Thank you!

Sonia

PAY RANGE AND BENEFITS:

Pay Range*: $70/hr. - $75/hr.

*Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

Benefits: Innova Solutions offers benefits( based on eligibility) that include the following: Medical & pharmacy coverage, Dental/vision insurance, 401(k), Health saving account (HSA) and Flexible spending account (FSA), Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, Short term and Long term Disability, Accident & Critical illness coverage, Pre-paid legal & ID theft protection, Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

ABOUT INNOVA SOLUTIONS: Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Innova Solutions employs approximately 50,000 professionals worldwide and reports an annual revenue approaching $3 Billion. Through our global delivery centers across North America, Asia, and Europe, we deliver strategic technology and business transformation solutions to our clients, enabling them to operate as leaders within their fields.

Recent Recognitions:

• Named One of America s Best Employers for New Grads by Forbes (2024
• Named One of the Best Companies to Work For by U.S. News & World Report (Private Companies List, 2024-2025)
• One of the Largest IT Staffing Firms in the US Ranked #3 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024)
• One of the Largest Staffing Firms in the US Ranked #13 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024; includes Innova Solutions, Volt, & HireGenics)
• Named One of the Top Ten Private Companies in Atlanta by the Atlanta Business Chronicle (2023)
• One of the Largest Certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) in the United States (NMSDC, 2024)
• AWS Advanced Tier Services Partner with 100+ certifications

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Innova Solutions offers a referral bonus for qualified Ambassadors who refer eligible referrals. Submit referrals at and earn $250-$1,000 per referral.

Innova Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Innova Solutions is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us at or . Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Innova Solutions encourages all interested and qualified candidates to apply for employment opportunities. Innova Solutions (HireGenics/Volt) does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. 1324b.

The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws