Solutions Architect IV, Procurement

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Lead procurement transformation projects utilizing SAP S/4HANA and the Ariba Suite.

• Enhance SAP S/4HANA Materials Management processes, encompassing purchasing, inventory control, invoice verification, and material master data management.

• Oversee complete SAP Ariba implementations and their integration with SAP S/4HANA MM.

• Develop and execute procurement workflows that align with industry best practices and digital advancements.

• Drive strategies for vendor onboarding and enablement while ensuring compliance and data integrity.

• Implement and support Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) and Consignment programs.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on SAP implementations and change management initiatives.

• Offer expert advice on procurement analytics, compliance, and continuous improvement.

• Assist in scoping potential changes and provide counsel to business and ERP/IT leadership.

• Support project cutover, go-live, and hyper-care phases.

• Lead activities related to data extraction, cleansing, mapping, migration, and reconciliation.

• Ensure solutions align with internal controls, SOX compliance, and auditing standards.

• Design and implement integrations with SAP modules and external systems.

• Maintain documentation for configuration, processes, and change management using tools such as Signavio and SAP Cloud ALM.

• Build rapport with Supply Chain leaders and business process owners, sharing best practices.

• Facilitate change management and training efforts to encourage user adoption.

• Mentor and provide technical guidance to SAP project teams, consultants, and offshore delivery partners.

• Evaluate updates to Materials Management, Ariba, and related modules, recommending improvements for efficiency and automation.

• Travel 30% or more both domestically and internationally to Integer manufacturing, customer, and supplier sites as needed.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Information Systems, or a related discipline.

• Over 8 years of experience in SAP Procurement.

• Minimum of 3 years working with Ariba Suite and S/4HANA Materials Management architecture and implementation.

• At least two complete cycles of Ariba and S/4HANA implementations in an architect or lead capacity.

• Demonstrated experience with SAP S/4HANA Private Cloud.

• Proven history of large-scale ERP implementations, ideally in a global context.

• Familiarity with Ariba downstream processes, including Guided Buying, Catalog Management, and Invoice Management.

• Strong grasp of procurement business processes and their adaptation into SAP solutions.

• In-depth understanding of Supplier Lifecycle and Performance management processes.

• Good knowledge of VMI, Consignment, and Outside Processing.

• Strong familiarity with Ariba modules: Sourcing, Contracts, Buying & Invoicing, Supplier Lifecycle & Performance, and Business Network.

• Practical experience in SAP Materials Management configuration for procurement, inventory control, invoice verification, and material master data.

• Proficient in data extraction, cleansing, mapping, migration, and reconciliation.

• Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving abilities.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative, and dynamic environment.

• Current passport and capability to obtain necessary visas for international travel.

• Preference will be given to U.S. Citizens, EAD, and Green Card holders.

• Experience in the Medical Device industry is advantageous.

• Familiarity with Maquiladora setup is a plus.

• Experience with SAP Fiori, SimpleMDG, OneSource, WalkMe, OpenText, Cloud ALM, Signavio, and Tricentis is beneficial.

• Knowledge of SAP Activate Methodologies is a plus.

• SAP certifications, particularly in Ariba and Procurement, are advantageous.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package with immediate eligibility, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and adoption benefits.

• Parental leave available after one year of service.

• Optional employee-paid supplemental life insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance.

• Immediate eligibility for a 401(k) plan with company matching contributions.

• 80 hours (10 days) of company-designated holidays each year.

• Annual allocation of paid time off.

• Cash-based incentive program.

• Travel to domestic and international locations may be required.