SAP Ariba Consultant/Solution Architect - English Speaking - Kraków, Poland (hybrid role, 60% onsite/40% remote). Start Date: Flexible from July 2025 onwards. Permanent Job. Excellent Salary + 10% Bonus + Benefits - End Client!

Our End Client, in the Life Sciences sector, is looking to hire an SAP Ariba Consultant/Solution Architect, to lead the design, integration, and implementation of SAP Ariba solutions across their global procurement and supply chain functions.

The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in SAP Ariba (such as Sourcing, Contracts, Buying, Invoicing, and Supplier Lifecycle), coupled with strong integration knowledge.

Required Skills:
. Several years' experience working as a Senior Consultant or Solution Architect in SAP Ariba implementations.
. In-depth knowledge of SAP Ariba modules, particularly Buying and Invoicing, Sourcing, and Supplier Lifecycle.
. Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to design complex, high-availability systems in a fast-paced environment.
. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Nice to have (but not essential) experience:
. SAP S/4HANA
. Experience working in regulated industries (medical device, pharmaceuticals, or life sciences)
. SAP Ariba certifications or SAP Technical Architect certification.

Key duties:
. Develops the overall architecture for SAP Ariba implementation, ensuring integration with ERP systems (eg, SAP S/4HANA, ECC).
. Defines integration strategies with other enterprise systems (ERP, finance, procurement, etc.).
. Configures and customizes SAP Ariba to meet business requirements.
. Ensures adherence to SAP and industry best practices.
. Acts as an escalation point for complex technical issues.
. Troubleshoots integration failures and provides resolution.
. Collaborate with business stakeholders, functional consultants, and regulatory teams to deliver validated and audit-ready solutions.
. Define integration standards, data migration strategies, and security protocols
. Conduct code and configuration reviews, ensure adherence to best practices, and manage system performance and reliability.
. Stay current on SAP Ariba roadmap and innovations, recommending solutions that drive process optimization and cost savings.
. Provide guidance and mentorship to development teams and collaborate with cross-functional technical architects.

Additional Information:
The role demands 3 days per week on-site in Kraków, Poland (with some flexibility).

Benefits include:
. 10% Bonus, Pension, Family Healthcare