Ariba P2P Solution Architect

Procurement-to-Pay Solution Architect (Ariba & Oracle Finance / Treasury)

Company Description:

Whitetail Advisors is a "virtual firm" of consulting professionals available to larger firms on a subcontract basis. Initially focused on Aviation and Aerospace, the company now serves sectors including Manufacturing, Transportation, Energy, Healthcare, and more. We collaborate with Partners at major consulting firms to bring specialized expertise to complex client projects.

Contract Length: 3 to 6 months

Travel (Travel expenses reimbursed on a net 30-day basis)

75% to 100% travel: Onsite Monday to Friday and home on weekends

Possibly some days will be remote from home.

Pay Rate (1099 independent contractor)

$175 - $225 per hour, depending on experience

Role Description:

We are seeking a highly experienced Procurement-to-Pay Solution Architect to lead system design and implementation effort for client organization that is deploying integrated SAP Ariba and Oracle Finance/Treasury solutions. This is a contract (1099) role, working as part of multidisciplinary consulting team directly advising client executives, business owners, and IT leadership.

The Solution Architect will serve as the lead advisor on functional design, system capability alignment, configuration governance, and integrated solution architecture across the P2P lifecycle. This role requires a strong blend of deep platform expertise, broad business process understanding, and the ability to engage confidently with senior client stakeholders.

Project involves complex, large-scale transformation efforts with significant integration across procurement, finance, treasury, and enterprise systems. Some client site travel may be required; hybrid and remote work arrangements may be available depending on client needs.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead solution design workshops with client executives and process owners.

Advise on procurement-to-pay process design, configuration standards, and leading practices for Ariba and Oracle Finance/Treasury platforms.

Translate business, compliance, and architecture requirements into actionable system designs.

Guide and govern system configuration, workflow design, integration architecture, and data strategy.

Conduct fit-gap analysis, assess solution alternatives, and document comprehensive configuration designs.

Serve as a trusted advisor to client leadership, ensuring alignment between business goals and system capabilities.

Collaborate closely with client IT teams, system integrators, and vendor partners to ensure design integrity throughout delivery.

Support testing strategy, data migration planning, and deployment readiness.

Qualifications:

10+ years of enterprise P2P solution design experience.

Expert knowledge of SAP Ariba (sourcing, contracts, procurement, supplier management) and Oracle Finance/Treasury modules.

Extensive experience leading solution architecture for large, complex global implementations.

Deep understanding of cross-system integration between Ariba, Oracle ERP, and third-party platforms.

Strong client advisory presence, facilitation skills, and ability to engage senior leadership.

Excellent communication and collaboration skills across diverse teams.

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field preferred; advanced degree preferred.

Relevant certifications in Ariba and/or Oracle strongly preferred.

Permanent