Functional Solution Architect

• You are expected to lead Solution Architecture Designs, Proposal Management in alignment with SAP product eco-system.

• This position is based in Singapore and covers all KPMG ASEAN region, including Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines, and other ASEAN nations.

The role involves: • Responsible for the solution and functional designs for SAP and ARIBA architecture across the Finance and Purchasing processes areas.

• Provide leadership in customer project implementations by providing subject matter expertise and knowledge of leading practices in SAP Ariba source to pay processes for direct and indirect materials.

• Responsible for proposal management.

• Working on Ariba modules such as Strategic Sourcing, Contract Management and Supplier Risk.

• Supports and influences the analysis, design and support of software solutions that meet business partner needs; primary area of focus will be on SAP solutions to ARIBA • Experience in understanding technical details, functions of multiple applications/complex systems and their integration.

• Plans and manages the high-level architecture strategy and design work for complex initiatives.

• Maintains a network with architects at the technology vendors to provide the latest thinking around industry trends and best practices.

• Leading proposals with a good understanding of Ariba Solution Architecture, SAP implementation methodology and SAP Modules • Co-ordinate with the Alliance partners for sales and delivery related matters and to architect a High Value Transformation solution for Ariba in their region • Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task in support of multiple projects at a time • Creation of strategic roadmaps, blueprints, and solution designs for application project initiatives in conjunction with the Global Architecture Function.

The ideal candidate should possess: • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is preferred • Minimum 10 years of experience with SAP Ariba.

• Minimum 2 full life cycle ARIBA Network implementation encompassing Strategic sourcing, buying, commerce automation and supply chain collaboration • Experience in Ariba Procure-to-pay, Spend Visibility, SAP Ariba Procurement content, Sourcing & Contract Management, Supplier Information & Performance Management • Experience in architectural planning and development in the SAP product ecosystem • Ability to effectively develop presentations and present ideas and proposals to all levels of management • Excellent verbal/written communication, collaboration, analytical and presentation skills