
Cognizant
SAP Ariba Functional Architect
- Permanent
- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Experience 10 - 15 yrs
Job expiry date: 29/01/2026
Job overview
Date posted
15/12/2025
Location
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Salary
Undisclosed
Compensation
Comprehensive package + relocation
Experience
10 - 15 yrs
Seniority
Senior & Lead
Qualification
Bachelors degree
Expiration date
29/01/2026
Job description
The Ariba Functional Architect role at Cognizant focuses on leading procurement and finance transformation initiatives through the design, implementation, and optimization of SAP Ariba solutions. The position is responsible for architecting Ariba Supplier Network, Ariba Analysis, and Ariba Enterprise Sourcing solutions and integrating them with existing enterprise systems to streamline procurement operations and supplier collaboration. The role provides functional leadership and expert guidance on finance and accounting processes within the automotive industry, ensuring procurement solutions align with domain-specific requirements. The position also leads workshops, user training, and continuous improvement initiatives to drive efficiency, adoption, and long-term value from Ariba implementations. Operating within Cognizant’s digital consulting environment, the role contributes to large-scale transformation programs delivered to enterprise clients in Saudi Arabia.
Required skills
Key responsibilities
- Design and implement SAP Ariba solutions including Supplier Network, Analysis, and Enterprise Sourcing.
- Architect and manage integration of Ariba platforms with existing procurement and enterprise systems.
- Provide functional expertise on finance and accounting processes aligned with automotive industry requirements.
- Optimize supplier network processes to improve procurement efficiency and performance.
- Lead client workshops, training sessions, and knowledge transfer activities.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives across procurement and finance transformation programs.
- Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure alignment of Ariba solutions with business objectives.
Experience & skills
- Demonstrate 13 to 16 years of experience working with SAP Ariba and procurement-related processes.
- Possess strong domain knowledge in finance and accounting functions.
- Demonstrate experience within the automotive industry domain.
- Hold Ariba Certified Integration Professional certification.
- Hold Certified Procurement Professional certification.
- Demonstrate strong communication, facilitation, and problem-solving capabilities.
- Be able to operate effectively in a client-facing, on-site consulting environment.