Lead Ariba Systems Administrator

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. Administer, configure, maintain, and support the SAP Ariba platform .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $75,800 - $107,075 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in SAP Ariba administration, including P2P, Business System Admin, and SLP modules, while ensuring compliance with finance policies and internal controls. Capable of translating business requirements into functional documentation and leading process improvements through effective communication and problem-solving.

Highest-signal resume keywords

SAP Ariba AdministrationProcurement ExperienceProcess ImprovementTechnical SupportCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

SAP AribaP2PBusiness System AdministrationSLP ModulesSourcingContractsSupplier RiskAccounting PrinciplesProcess DocumentationTest Management

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsProblem-SolvingOrganizational SkillsTime Management

Tools & Technologies

MS OfficeChange Advisory Board

Industry Keywords

ProcurementSystem SupportUser ExperienceComplianceAudit Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Administer, configure, maintain, and support the SAP Ariba platform
Serve as a lead subject-matter expert and escalation point for buying and invoicing activities
Evaluate existing processes and system functionality
Translate business requirements into functional documentation for process improvements, integrations, and analytics
Develop process scenarios and test scripts for upgrades, implementations, and daily business needs
Coordinate upgrades, releases, testing, regression testing, and production deployments
Serve on the Change Advisory Board for Ariba module changes and enhancements
Lead P2P business system administration and test management
Manage workflow activation and change monitoring
Track defects and drive resolution of P2P issues
Identify technical resources and support continuous process and system improvement
Provide technical support, user guidance, training, and documentation
Liaise between IT and business units on configuration, workflow, and data integration
Identify opportunities for process simplification, automation, and improved user experience
Ensure compliance with internal controls, security requirements, finance policies, and audit standards
Serve as primary contact with SAP Ariba support and external implementation or support partners
Present technical topics in staff meetings
Perform other assigned duties and technical projects

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience
Ten years of relevant experience, including procurement, system and customer support
Must have SAP Ariba administration experience
Ariba knowledge – P2P, Business System Admin, SLP modules, along with parts of Sourcing, Contracts and Supplier Risk modules
Must understand accounting principles
Proficiency in MS Office
Effective verbal and written communication with all customer and management levels
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including communicating technical information to non-technical stakeholders
Resourceful and creative problem-solving ability
Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills
Excellent organizational and time management skills, with attention to detail
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.; no employment visa sponsorship or takeover of sponsorship, including CPT/OPT
Reliable high-speed internet with a wired connection and a minimally disruptive home workspace for remote work

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
Retirement savings – 401(k) plan with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%), financial advisory services, potential company discretionary contribution, and a broad investment lineup
Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
Business-casual environment that includes the option to wear jeans
Generous paid time off upon hire – including a paid time off program plus ten paid company holidays and three floating holidays each calendar year
Paid volunteer time — 16 hours per calendar year
Leave of absence programs – including paid parental leave, paid short- and long-term disability, and Family and Medical Leave (FMLA)
Business Resource Groups (BRGs) open to all
Non-sales positions have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program
Other necessary computer equipment will be provided