Job Overview
Wells Fargo is seeking a highly skilled SAP Ariba Contract Compliance Lead to architect, implement, and operationalize a new enterprise-level contract compliance process. This is a brand-new function , responsible for ensuring all purchase orders (POs) properly tie to contracts within SAP Ariba, improving visibility, auditability, and operational efficiency across procurement and sourcing.
The role partners closely with Procurement, Contract Management, and Enabling Capabilities teams, requiring a blend of technical SAP Ariba expertise, process engineering ability, and strong business execution skills.
Key Responsibilities
Process Design & Implementation
- Build a new enterprise contract compliance process from the ground up.
- Engineer workflows ensuring all POs are systematically linked to contracts.
- Document cross-functional workflows across sourcing, contracting, and procurement.
- Establish scalable, standardized processes that reduce manual effort.
SAP Ariba Expertise
Serve as SME for Ariba Contracts & Sourcing (Upstream) and Buying & Invoicing (Downstream).Configure, optimize, and troubleshoot Ariba modules to support compliance and procurement operations.Partner with integration teams to ensure clean, accurate data flow across systems.Supplier Master Management
Design and maintain Supplier Master structure that supports contract hierarchy and sourcing strategy.Ensure supplier data integrity, data governance, and alignment with contract terms.Cross-Functional Collaboration
Serve as the liaison between Procurement, Contract Management, and technical teams.Support adoption of the new compliance process across multiple business units.Translate business needs into functional and technical requirements.Reporting & Monitoring
Build dashboards, KPIs, and compliance reporting within Ariba or business intelligence tools.Monitor supplier performance, compliance issues, exception trends, and process efficiency.Recommend improvements and drive continuous enhancements.Required Qualifications
Proven experience leading SAP Ariba contract compliance processes from design to deployment.Deep expertise in Ariba Contracts, Sourcing, Buying & Invoicing .Experience architecting Supplier Master data structures and governance.Strong background in sourcing / contracting operations within complex corporate environments.Ability to design new processes, drive adoption, and support operational workflows.Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and cross-functional leadership skills.Additional Business Execution Requirement (Wells Fargo Standard)
In this contingent assignment, you may :
Consult on strategic initiatives with broad impact.Review and analyze complex business execution challenges involving multiple factors.Provide solutions requiring deep understanding of policy, compliance, and functional operations.Collaborate strategically with senior client personnel.Required (Wells Fargo Standard) :
5+ years in Business Execution, Implementation, or Strategic Planning OR equivalent (work, consulting, training, military, education).