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SAP ARIBA Buying and Invoicing Consultant
Location: Bellvue, Washington
Role Summary
The SAP Ariba B&I Lead is responsible for end‑to‑end ownership of Ariba Buying & Invoicing initiatives, providing functional and delivery leadership across sourcing, contracting, buying, and invoicing processes. This role operates at a lead level, combining technical project management, functional domain expertise, and independent problem‑solving, with accountability for successful execution in fast‑paced, global environments.
Key Responsibilities
1. End‑to‑End Project & Delivery Ownership
Own end‑to‑end delivery of SAP Ariba B&I workstreams, covering scope, timelines, dependencies, and execution.
Drive project deliverables across fast‑paced and parallel initiatives, ensuring outcomes meet business and program objectives.
Proactively manage risks, issues, and dependencies, resolving challenges with minimal escalation.
Serve as the primary point of accountability for delivery success within the Ariba B&I domain.
2. Functional Leadership – SAP Ariba B&I
Provide lead‑level functional expertise in SAP Ariba Buying & Invoicing, with strong understanding of:
Sourcing and contracting integration
Buying and invoicing processes
Upstream and downstream process interactions
Understand how tools, integrations, and business processes interact across the source‑to‑pay landscape.
Guide solution design decisions to ensure scalable, compliant, and business‑aligned outcomes.
Support and advise stakeholders on best practices and process optimization within Ariba B&I.
3. Technical Project Management & Execution
Apply technical project management skills to plan, track, and execute Ariba B&I implementations.
Manage task execution, sequencing, and handoffs across functional and technical resources.
Ensure alignment between business requirements, system configuration, and delivery timelines.
Support implementation activities based on prior experience in similar Ariba B&I programs.
4. Leadership, Independence & Problem Solving
Operate with a high degree of independence, proactively identifying solutions without constant oversight.
Act as a lead‑level decision maker, resolving issues and guiding teams toward resolution.
Mentor and guide junior team members as needed to maintain delivery momentum and quality.
Collaborate effectively with global, cross‑functional teams and stakeholders.
5. Stakeholder & Global Collaboration
Communicate clearly and effectively with business, technical, and program stakeholders.
Provide regular status updates, risk outlooks, and progress reporting.
Demonstrate flexibility to align with PST time zone, while supporting collaboration across global time zones.
Salary : $140,000 - $180,000