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Senior SAP Procurement/Ariba Functional Consultant
Minnesota Jobs, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55401
Senior Sap Procurement/Ariba Functional Consultant
Innova Solutions is immediately hiring for a Senior SAP Procurement/Ariba Functional Consultant Position type: Contract Duration: 12 mo+ Location: Minneapolis, MN As a(n) SAP Procurement/Ariba Functional Consultant you will: SAP Implementation Leadership: Lead end-to-end SAP Ariba and procurement implementation projects across multiple business units Conduct detailed source-to-pay process assessments and transformation roadmap development Design integrated procurement solutions spanning Ariba Suite and SAP S/4HANA backend Develop comprehensive functional specifications for sourcing, contracting, and procure-to-pay processes Execute complex Ariba configurations including workflow design, approval processes, and catalog management Lead supplier enablement programs and supplier portal implementations Manage integration architecture between Ariba cloud solutions and on-premise SAP systems Domain Expertise & Process Design: Design strategic sourcing processes including RFx management, auction events, and contract negotiations Implement comprehensive supplier lifecycle management with qualification, performance monitoring, and risk assessment Healthcare Manufacturing Specialization Implement FDA-compliant supplier qualification and audit management processes Design procurement processes for active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and critical raw materials Configure GMP-compliant supplier management with certificate of analysis tracking Implement procurement processes for clinical trial materials and regulatory submissions Design controlled substance procurement with DEA compliance and inventory tracking Configure supplier risk management for single-source and critical suppliers The ideal candidate will have: SAP Implementation Experience 10+ years of comprehensive SAP Ariba and procurement implementation experience with minimum 5 full lifecycle projects Proven experience leading large-scale source-to-pay transformations in manufacturing environments Deep technical expertise in SAP Ariba Suite configuration (Sourcing, Contracts, Buying, Invoice, SLP) Extensive experience with SAP MM procurement processes and Ariba-SAP integration Strong experience with supplier enablement, change management, and user adoption strategies Hands-on experience with Ariba integration technologies and custom development coordination Domain Knowledge Extensive procurement and strategic sourcing domain expertise across multiple industries Deep understanding of sourcing methodologies, supplier selection, and contract management Strong knowledge of procure-to-pay processes, spend analysis, and procurement performance management Experience with category management, supplier relationship management, and risk assessment Understanding of procurement compliance audit requirements and internal controls Knowledge of advanced procurement concepts like supplier development and collaborative planning Healthcare Manufacturing Expertise Minimum 5+ years healthcare/pharmaceutical procurement implementation experience Deep understanding of FDA supplier qualification requirements and cGMP compliance Experience in pharmaceutical supply chain risk management and business continuity planning Knowledge of controlled substance regulations and DEA compliance Understanding of clinical trial regulatory submission requirements Preferred Qualifications SAP Ariba certification in multiple solution areas Advanced procurement certifications (CPISM, CPSD, or equivalent) Experience with SAP S/4HANA sourcing and procurement functions Knowledge of procurement analytics and artificial intelligence applications Previous experience with validated procurement systems and computer system validation
Innova Solutions is immediately hiring for a Senior SAP Procurement/Ariba Functional Consultant Position type: Contract Duration: 12 mo+ Location: Minneapolis, MN As a(n) SAP Procurement/Ariba Functional Consultant you will: SAP Implementation Leadership: Lead end-to-end SAP Ariba and procurement implementation projects across multiple business units Conduct detailed source-to-pay process assessments and transformation roadmap development Design integrated procurement solutions spanning Ariba Suite and SAP S/4HANA backend Develop comprehensive functional specifications for sourcing, contracting, and procure-to-pay processes Execute complex Ariba configurations including workflow design, approval processes, and catalog management Lead supplier enablement programs and supplier portal implementations Manage integration architecture between Ariba cloud solutions and on-premise SAP systems Domain Expertise & Process Design: Design strategic sourcing processes including RFx management, auction events, and contract negotiations Implement comprehensive supplier lifecycle management with qualification, performance monitoring, and risk assessment Healthcare Manufacturing Specialization Implement FDA-compliant supplier qualification and audit management processes Design procurement processes for active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and critical raw materials Configure GMP-compliant supplier management with certificate of analysis tracking Implement procurement processes for clinical trial materials and regulatory submissions Design controlled substance procurement with DEA compliance and inventory tracking Configure supplier risk management for single-source and critical suppliers The ideal candidate will have: SAP Implementation Experience 10+ years of comprehensive SAP Ariba and procurement implementation experience with minimum 5 full lifecycle projects Proven experience leading large-scale source-to-pay transformations in manufacturing environments Deep technical expertise in SAP Ariba Suite configuration (Sourcing, Contracts, Buying, Invoice, SLP) Extensive experience with SAP MM procurement processes and Ariba-SAP integration Strong experience with supplier enablement, change management, and user adoption strategies Hands-on experience with Ariba integration technologies and custom development coordination Domain Knowledge Extensive procurement and strategic sourcing domain expertise across multiple industries Deep understanding of sourcing methodologies, supplier selection, and contract management Strong knowledge of procure-to-pay processes, spend analysis, and procurement performance management Experience with category management, supplier relationship management, and risk assessment Understanding of procurement compliance audit requirements and internal controls Knowledge of advanced procurement concepts like supplier development and collaborative planning Healthcare Manufacturing Expertise Minimum 5+ years healthcare/pharmaceutical procurement implementation experience Deep understanding of FDA supplier qualification requirements and cGMP compliance Experience in pharmaceutical supply chain risk management and business continuity planning Knowledge of controlled substance regulations and DEA compliance Understanding of clinical trial regulatory submission requirements Preferred Qualifications SAP Ariba certification in multiple solution areas Advanced procurement certifications (CPISM, CPSD, or equivalent) Experience with SAP S/4HANA sourcing and procurement functions Knowledge of procurement analytics and artificial intelligence applications Previous experience with validated procurement systems and computer system validation