Accenture Edge - SAP PTP w/ Ariba Lead

We Are:

Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world's leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services-creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent and innovation led company with 738,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world's leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships. We combine our strength in technology with unmatched industry experience, functional expertise and global delivery capability.

There is never a typical day at Accenture, but that's why we love it here! This is an extraordinary chance to create a rewarding career at Accenture Technology. Working in a digitally driven, innovation-led environment where you can help clients shift to the New using leading-edge technologies on some of the coolest projects you can imagine.

The Work:

The Senior SAP PTP & Ariba Consultant is responsible for leading the design, configuration, and delivery of end-to-end Procure to Pay processes within SAP S/4HANA, with specialized expertise in SAP Ariba for sourcing, procurement, and supplier management. This role serves as a functional lead on large-scale SAP procurement transformation programs, guiding clients through process harmonization, system design, and go-live readiness across the full PTP landscape.

Responsibilities:

PTP Process & Configuration

• Lead design and configuration of core PTP processes including Purchase Requisitions (PR), Purchase Orders (PO), Goods Receipt (GR), Invoice Verification (LIV/MIRO), and Payment runs

• Drive the design of procurement master data: vendor master, purchasing info records, source lists, and outline agreements

• Configure and optimize Materials Management (MM) procurement processes in S/4HANA including account determination, tolerance keys, and release strategies

• Lead three-way match design (PO / GR / Invoice) and exception handling workflows

• Configure Logistics Invoice Verification (LIV), evaluated receipt settlement (ERS), and consignment processing where in scope

• Support integration with FI/CO for GR/IR clearing.

SAP Ariba

• Lead end-to-end implementation of SAP Ariba modules, including: Ariba Buying & Invoicing - catalog management, PO collaboration, invoice automation, Ariba Sourcing - RFx events, auction management, award scenarios, Ariba Contracts - contract workspace, compliance monitoring, contract-to-PO integration, Ariba Supplier Lifecycle & Performance (SLP) - supplier registration, qualification, and performance scorecards, Ariba Network - supplier enablement, e-invoicing, cXML/EDI transaction flows

• Design and configure the SAP S/4HANA-Ariba integration via SAP Integration Suite (CIG/middleware), including PO flip, order confirmation, and ASN flows

• Advise clients on Ariba Network supplier enablement strategy and onboarding wave planning

• Support migration from legacy procurement platforms (Coupa, Jaggaer, SAP SRM, manual processes) to SAP Ariba

Program Delivery

• Lead PTP and Ariba workstreams through full SAP Activate lifecycle: Discover, Prepare, Explore, Realize, Deploy, Run

• Facilitate fit-to-standard workshops with Procurement, AP, and Finance stakeholders

• Author and maintain key design documents: BBPs, FSDs, configuration workbooks, integration specs, and test scripts

• Support data migration activities for vendor master, open POs, and outline agreements

• Lead SIT, UAT, and cutover planning for PTP and Ariba scope

• Coordinate with Basis/technical teams on Ariba tenant configuration, SSO setup, and middleware connectivity

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

• Engage CPO, VP Procurement, and AP Controller stakeholders as a trusted procurement transformation advisor

• Translate complex SAP and Ariba configuration options into business-relevant design decisions

• Manage client sign-off on PTP design decisions and track open issues through resolution

• Advise on procurement operating model changes, policy alignment, and change management considerations

Travel may be required for this role. The amount of travel will vary from 0 to 100% depending on business need and client requirements