SAP Ariba Contract Compliance Lead

SAP Ariba Contract Compliance Lead

Location: Charlotte, NC (Hybrid)
Duration: 12 Months
Pay Rate: $80-$90/hour

We are seeking an experienced SAP Ariba Contract Compliance Lead to design, implement, and operationalize a newly created Contract Compliance function. This role will be responsible for building a scalable, end-to-end process that ensures purchase orders (POs) are consistently and accurately linked to contracts within SAP Ariba.

Key Responsibilities

< data-start="1326" data-end="1386">Contract Compliance Process Design & Implementation

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  Lead the design and rollout of a new contract compliance framework from the ground up.

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  Establish standardized processes that ensure all purchase orders are systematically tied to executed contracts.

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  Reduce manual work and improve traceability, audit readiness, and compliance.

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  Define, document, and optimize workflows across sourcing, contracting, and procurement functions.

< data-start="1771" data-end="1811">SAP Ariba Functional Leadership

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  Serve as the subject matter expert for SAP Ariba Upstream (Contracts, Sourcing) and Downstream (Buying & Invoicing) modules.

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  Configure and optimize Ariba functionality to support contract compliance objectives.

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  Partner with integration and enabling capabilities teams to ensure seamless system connectivity and data flow.

< data-start="2141" data-end="2181">Supplier Master Data Management

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  Design and maintain a robust Supplier Master structure aligned to contract hierarchies and sourcing strategies.

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  Ensure supplier data accuracy, integrity, and alignment with contractual terms.

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  Support governance practices related to supplier onboarding and data maintenance.

< data-start="2463" data-end="2502">Cross-Functional Collaboration

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  Partner closely with Procurement, Contract Management, and Enabling Capabilities teams to align compliance goals with business strategies.

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  Act as a bridge between technical teams and business stakeholders, translating requirements into effective system solutions.

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  Drive stakeholder adoption through clear communication and process enablement.

< data-start="2853" data-end="2908">Reporting, Monitoring & Continuous Improvement

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  Develop dashboards and reporting to monitor contract compliance, operational efficiency, and supplier performance.

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  Analyze data to identify gaps, risks, and improvement opportunities.

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  Provide insights and recommendations to continuously enhance the contract compliance model.

Required Qualifications

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  Proven experience leading SAP Ariba contract compliance or related procurement process implementations.

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  Strong functional expertise in SAP Ariba Contracts, Sourcing, Buying, and Invoicing modules.

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  Hands-on experience designing and supporting Supplier Master data structures.

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  Deep understanding of sourcing, contracting, and procurement operations in complex environments.

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  Demonstrated ability to engineer new processes, drive adoption, and support ongoing operations.

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  Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and collaboration skills.

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  Ability to work independently while partnering effectively across cross-functional teams.