Job Title: Solution Architect – SAP Ariba

Company: INK IT Solutions

Practice: SAP Ariba / Procurement

Location: Melbourne, Australia

Employment Type: Full-time

Reports To: Practice Director – SAP

About INK IT Solutions

INK IT Solutions is an Australian SAP consulting and applied AI company delivering SAP transformation solutions across S/4HANA, SuccessFactors/HXM, BTP, CX, and Ariba.

We help organisations modernise their business processes through SAP implementations, AI-enabled solutions, and managed services. As part of our growth strategy, we are establishing a dedicated SAP Ariba practice, beginning with a Source-to-Contract (S2C) implementation for a leading client.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced SAP Ariba Solution Architect to lead the end-to-end solution design and architecture for an SAP Ariba Source-to-Contract implementation.

This is a client-facing leadership role responsible for defining solution architecture, guiding functional consultants, facilitating design workshops, and ensuring successful delivery across SAP Ariba Sourcing, Contract Management (CLM), and Supplier Lifecycle and Performance (SLP).

The successful candidate will act as the design authority for the engagement, working closely with the client, offshore delivery team, and INK IT leadership to establish a scalable Ariba delivery foundation.

Key Responsibilities

- Own the SAP Ariba solution architecture and design authority across:
- SAP Ariba Sourcing
- Contract Management (CLM)
- Supplier Lifecycle and Performance (SLP)




- Lead client workshops to understand business requirements and translate them into SAP Ariba solution designs.
- Define and approve:
- Functional specifications
- Templates, questionnaires, and clause libraries
- Review and guide offshore functional consultants across:
- SLP
- Sourcing
- Contracts
- Data migration activities
- Ensure SAP Ariba best practices are followed throughout solution design and implementation.
- Lead AI/Joule capability assessment and activation activities, including relevant Guided Sourcing and Supplier Management use cases.
- Design and govern the master data migration approach between SAP ECC and SAP Ariba, including:
- Data cleansing
- Upload activities
- Business validation and sign-off
- Provide architectural guidance for future phases, including:
- S/4HANA integration
- Ariba P2P enablement
- Own key project documentation including:
- Business Blueprint
- Functional Design Documents
- UAT scenarios and scripts
- Cutover and migration plans
- Participate in project governance meetings and ensure successful delivery within agreed timelines.

Required Skills & Experience

- 8+ years of SAP Ariba consulting experience with strong solution architecture exposure.
- Sourcing
- Contract Management
- Supplier Lifecycle and Performance (SLP)
- Strong hands-on experience with:
- Sourcing events (RFP, auctions)




- SPM scorecards and surveys
- Reporting capabilities
- Experience working in client-facing onshore roles and managing offshore delivery teams.
- Understanding of SAP procurement processes including:
- SAP S/4HANA Procurement (P2P)
- CIG / PI-PO integration concepts
- Knowledge of SAP Ariba AI capabilities and Joule activation is highly desirable.
- Strong stakeholder management, communication, and documentation skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with business stakeholders, technical teams, and project leadership.
- Must be based in Melbourne or able to work from Melbourne.

What Success Looks Like

- Successful delivery of the SAP Ariba S2C implementation within the agreed implementation and hypercare timelines.
- High-quality solution design with minimal rework during delivery.
- Effective collaboration between client stakeholders and offshore functional teams.
- Establishment of a scalable SAP Ariba delivery methodology for future engagements.
- Strong client partnership supporting future transformation phases including S/4HANA integration and P2P enablement.

Why Join INK IT Solutions?

This is an exciting opportunity to become the founding Solution Architect for INK IT’s SAP Ariba practice.

You will play a key role in shaping our Ariba delivery approach, influencing AI-enabled procurement solutions, and building long-term client relationships. The role provides robust visibility with leadership and the opportunity to contribute to the growth of a strategic SAP practice.

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📌 Solution Architect – SAP Ariba (Melbourne)
🏢 Ink It Solutions
📍 Melbourne