Accenture Edge - SAP PTP w/ Ariba Lead

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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 Here's what you need: Minimum of 12 years of SAP Procurement functional experience, including full lifecycle S/4HANA implementation experience Minimum of 8 years of deep expertise in SAP MM/PTP processes: PR/PO, GR/IR, LIV, AP integration, and payment runs Minimum of 8 years of hands-on configuration experience with one or more SAP Ariba modules (Buying & Invoicing, Sourcing, Contracts, SLP, or Network) Minimum of 8 years of experience with S/4HANA MM architecture and integration with FI/AP Prior experience working for a large Consulting/Advisory firm (Big 4, global SI, or boutique SAP consulting environment) Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent (12 years) work experience (If an, Associate’s Degree with 6 years of work experience) Bonus Points if: You have experience with SAP Ariba Network supplier enablement and cXML transaction design You have exposure to SAP Integration Suite (CIG) or equivalent middleware for Ariba-S/4 integration You have familiarity with SAP SRM-to-Ariba migration scenarios You have experience with indirect procurement, catalog management, and spot-buy scenarios You have a SAP S/4HANA Sourcing & Procurement or Ariba certification Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired as set forth below. We anticipate this job posting will be posted until 09/10/2026. Accenture offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off. See more information on our benefits here: U.S. Employee Benefits | Accenture Role Location Annual Salary Range California $94,400 to $266,300 Cleveland $87,400 to $213,000 Colorado $94,400 to $230,000 District of Columbia $100,500 to $245,000 Illinois $87,400 to $230,000 Maine $80,400 to $196,000 Maryland $94,400 to $230,000 Massachusetts $94,400 to $245,000 Minnesota $94,400 to $230,000 New York $87,400 to $266,300 New Jersey $100,500 to $266,300 Virginia $87,400 to $245,000 Washington $100,500 to $245,000 About Accenture 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 approximately 791,000 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 and leadership in cloud, data and AI with unmatched industry experience, functional expertise and global delivery capability. Our broad range of services, solutions and assets across Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X and Song, together with our culture of shared success and commitment to creating 360° value, enable us to help our clients reinvent and build trusted, lasting relationships. We measure our success by the 360° value we create for our clients, each other, our shareholders, partners and communities.Visit us at www.accenture.com What We Believe We have an unwavering commitment to diversity with the aim that every one of our people has a full sense of belonging within our organization. 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