SAP Ariba Contract Compliance Lead
Location: Charlotte, NC (Hybrid)
Duration: 12 Months
Pay Rate: $80-$90/hour
We are seeking an experienced SAP Ariba Contract Compliance Lead to design, implement, and operationalize a newly created Contract Compliance function. This role will be responsible for building a scalable, end-to-end process that ensures purchase orders (POs) are consistently and accurately linked to contracts within SAP Ariba.
Key Responsibilities
Contract Compliance Process Design & Implementation
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Lead the design and rollout of a new contract compliance framework from the ground up.
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Establish standardized processes that ensure all purchase orders are systematically tied to executed contracts.
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Reduce manual work and improve traceability, audit readiness, and compliance.
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Define, document, and optimize workflows across sourcing, contracting, and procurement functions.
SAP Ariba Functional Leadership
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Serve as the subject matter expert for SAP Ariba Upstream (Contracts, Sourcing) and Downstream (Buying & Invoicing) modules.
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Configure and optimize Ariba functionality to support contract compliance objectives.
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Partner with integration and enabling capabilities teams to ensure seamless system connectivity and data flow.
Supplier Master Data Management
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Design and maintain a robust Supplier Master structure aligned to contract hierarchies and sourcing strategies.
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Ensure supplier data accuracy, integrity, and alignment with contractual terms.
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Support governance practices related to supplier onboarding and data maintenance.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
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Partner closely with Procurement, Contract Management, and Enabling Capabilities teams to align compliance goals with business strategies.
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Act as a bridge between technical teams and business stakeholders, translating requirements into effective system solutions.
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Drive stakeholder adoption through clear communication and process enablement.
Reporting, Monitoring & Continuous Improvement
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Develop dashboards and reporting to monitor contract compliance, operational efficiency, and supplier performance.
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Analyze data to identify gaps, risks, and improvement opportunities.
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Provide insights and recommendations to continuously enhance the contract compliance model.
Required Qualifications
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Proven experience leading SAP Ariba contract compliance or related procurement process implementations.
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Strong functional expertise in SAP Ariba Contracts, Sourcing, Buying, and Invoicing modules.
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Hands-on experience designing and supporting Supplier Master data structures.
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Deep understanding of sourcing, contracting, and procurement operations in complex environments.
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Demonstrated ability to engineer new processes, drive adoption, and support ongoing operations.
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Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and collaboration skills.
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Ability to work independently while partnering effectively across cross-functional teams.