Senior Consultant SAP Procurement, SAP Ariba – German

Wavestone

Senior Consultant advising clients on SAP procurement processes and digitalization. Optimizing purchasing processes and leading projects in SAP Ariba environment.

Posted 6/8/2026full-timeRemote • 🇷🇴 RomaniaSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

You advise and support our customers in the digitalization of their purchasing processes and help them to implement these based on strategically central SAP technologies such as next-gen SAP Ariba
Together with your team, you will optimize the customer's end-to-end purchasing processes
You will lead (sub-)projects for the transformation of existing systems into a new SAP Ariba environment
In this role, you manage the entire project cycle: from the Fit-2 standard analysis to the development of a roadmap and the rollout of the new system
As an innovation driver, you anticipate our customers' needs and actively contribute to the continuous development of our team's portfolio. The establishment of next-gen Ariba plays a central role in this
You will be involved in positioning our consulting services in the market, identifying opportunities and pursuing them with the support of your coach
Work with IT and business colleagues to develop solutions to specific problems that at times leverage existing solutions and systems
Build professional relationships with clients, management, and team members to ensure the delivery of proposed solutions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Completed university degree with 3+ years of relevant professional experience, ideally in a management consultancy
You have consulting experience in SAP implementation or optimization projects in the area of SAP procurement. Ideally, you have already led initial projects in the S/4HANA or Ariba environment
You possess system knowledge in one or more of the following areas: SAP Ariba Guided Buying, SAP Ariba Sourcing, SAP Ariba Supplier Lifecycle Management, and S/4HANA Sourcing & Procurement
You have a strong understanding of cross-functional purchasing processes and experience with AI-supported solutions, or are interested in developing such solutions
You possess analytical and conceptual skills combined with an understanding of the feasibility of technical requirements
You also proactively drive topics forward and show initiative to help shape the team's growth
You are interested in and enjoy expanding your skills to include other SAP solutions in purchasing in the future
Fluent German and English skills
Willingness to travel regularly to client sites, depending on project needs

Benefits

Comp & perks

Career model: For us, a career that is individually tailored to your needs means individual development opportunities in line with your vision and at your pace. Our PERSONAL GROWTH MODEL supports you in this, whether as an expert or entrepreneur
Continuing education: Let's grow together! Stay up to date with over 200 training days per year in our Academy, or continue your education through certification courses
German classes: We encourage you to learn a new language, as it will be useful for you in your career development
Leadership culture: Respect, appreciation, and the highest level of expertise are the key elements of our "Coaching & Leading" leadership model. This means that your individual goals and Wavestone corporate goals are perfectly aligned
Mobile Work: Flexible, mobile working is part of our DNA. With our Mobile Work Policy, we offer you the right framework to work remotely. Plus, via our offices, we offer attractive contact points for personal exchange
Me-Time: We provide tailored vacation days, that will be increased every year (max. 30 days) based on your seniority within the company, as well as flexible working hours. Because life next to Wavestone also counts for us
Private Health Insurance: You are important to us; such is your health. We provide you with the appropriate framework that covers the essential health benefits needed to maintain your health
Multi-benefits Platform: As flexibility is in our DNA, it also translates into our benefits. You have the option to decide how to spend funds allocated for monthly benefits depending on your needs (meal tickets, gift vouchers, cultural vouchers, holiday vouchers and even subscriptions to sports clubs)
Mindfulness & Health: The Mindfulness Community offers mindfulness training and regular exchange
Events: Numerous events for networking and celebrating are simply part of our Wavestone life

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Hard Skills & Tools

SAP AribaS/4HANASAP Ariba Guided BuyingSAP Ariba SourcingSAP Ariba Supplier Lifecycle Managementanalytical skillsconceptual skillsAI-supported solutionsproject managementend-to-end purchasing processes

Soft Skills

initiativeproactiverelationship buildingteam collaborationcommunicationconsulting experienceproblem-solvingstrategic thinkingcustomer supportadaptability