Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Cognitus is seeking a Senior Consultant for SAP Ariba Contracts and Sourcing, responsible for leading and delivering implementations integrated with SAP S/4HANA. The role focuses on designing scalable solutions and ensuring seamless integration between Ariba and S/4HANA.
Responsibilities
• Lead end-to-end implementations of SAP Ariba Sourcing and Contracts integrated with SAP S/4HANA
• Design and configure Ariba Sourcing (RFX, Auctions, Templates, Scoring) and Ariba Contracts (Authoring, Clause Library, Templates, Workflow)
• Translate business and legal requirements into Ariba and S/4HANA–aligned solutions
• Drive solution architecture decisions in collaboration with SAP S/4HANA functional and technical teams
• Design and support Ariba–S/4HANA integrations including:
• Supplier and master data integration
• Contract workspace to Purchase Contract replication
• Sourcing to PO and downstream procurement flows
• Work with SAP Integration Suite / CPI or Ariba Cloud Integration Gateway (CIG)
• Support configuration of S/4HANA procurement processes aligned with Ariba sourcing and contracts
• Lead functional workshops, blueprinting, and design reviews
• Manage testing cycles (Unit, SIT, UAT) and resolve integration defects
• Support data migration, cutover, and go-live readiness
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, audit requirements, and SAP best practices
• Act as trusted advisor to Procurement, Legal, and IT stakeholders
• Provide solution guidance on strategic sourcing and contract lifecycle management
• Prepare functional design documents, integration specs, and user training materials
• Mentor junior consultants and review functional deliverables
• Support hypercare and post–go-live optimization
• Contribute to pre-sales activities, demos, and solution proposals
Skills
• 10+ years of SAP Ariba experience with strong focus on Contracts and Sourcing
• Proven track record of multiple full-cycle Ariba implementations integrated with SAP S/4HANA
• Hands-on experience with S/4HANA Procurement (MM / Sourcing & Procurement)
• SAP Ariba Sourcing and Contracts configuration
• Deep understanding of Ariba–S/4HANA integration architecture
• Experience with SAP Integration Suite (CPI) and/or CIG
• Knowledge of master data, pricing conditions, and contract replication
• Familiarity with Public vs Private Cloud S/4HANA differences
Company Overview
• Cognitus, An IBM Company, combines deep expertise with a passion for innovation to help businesses thrive in today's dynamic market with cutting-edge cloud capabilities. It was founded in 2002, and is headquartered in Libertyville, Illinois, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is https://www.cognitusconsulting.com/.
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