Enterprise Solution Architect

Enterprise Solution Architect – Supply Chain (Sourcing & Procurement)

Location: Seattle (Preferred) / Remote

Rate: DOE

We are seeking an experienced Enterprise Solution Architect to lead solution design and architecture for supply chain sourcing and procurement initiatives within a global QSR/manufacturing environment. This is a client-facing role requiring strong communication skills.

Key Skills & Experience:

• 10 years IT experience; 5 years in enterprise/solution architecture
• Strong expertise in Source-to-Pay (S2P), supplier onboarding, sourcing, procurement, and supplier portals
• Experience with Ariba, Coupa, Ivalua, HICX, APEX Analytics, Oracle Procurement Cloud, SAP Ariba
• Cloud & integration experience: AWS, Azure, GCP, API-based integrations
• Experience in QSR, retail, or manufacturing preferred.

Domain Expertise:

• Deep understanding of supplier engagement models, sourcing strategies, and procurement operations.
• Expertise in Source-to-Pay (S2P) processes, including sourcing events, contract lifecycle management, purchasing, invoicing, and supplier collaboration.
• Familiarity with supplier risk and compliance frameworks, ESG tracking, and third-party risk management.

Technology & Tools:

• Strong experience with supplier management platforms such as Ariba, Aravo, Coupa, Ivalua, HICX, and APEX Analytics.
• Proficiency in ERP and procurement systems including Oracle Procurement Cloud, and SAP Ariba.
• Experience designing and integrating supplier portals and partner collaboration platforms.
• Solid background in cloud-native architectures (Azure, AWS, GCP) and API-based integrations for supplier data exchange.

Architecture & Leadership:

• Ability to define and drive target architectures for sourcing and procurement ecosystems.
• Skilled in creating architecture artifacts such as data flow diagrams, integration blueprints, and supplier interaction models.
• Experience leading vendor evaluations, RFI/RFP processes, and technology assessments for procurement solutions.
• Strong collaboration skills to work with procurement leaders, category managers, and supplier relationship teams.

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