S2P Senior Solution Architect - Source To Pay
hace 6 días
Worthing
A leading utilities company working within Critical National Infrastructure (CNI), seek an experienced forward thinking and proactive Senior Solution Architect, ideally with an understanding of Source to Pay, for a large roll out. • Ideally within Source to Pay initiatives or Coupa (or similar) implementations., • Need to be senior enough to lead on governance (running DA, documenting and collaborating on decisions)., • Development of target architecture, working with business and Integration partner to determine how we decommission existing and transition to new., • I would add that Coupa implementation experience is useful (given that's the tool of choice) but not essential, and general Source to Pay experience remains nice to have., • The Source to Pay (S2P) Solution Architect is accountable for the end-to-end technical solution design and delivery of a Source to Pay solution., • This includes supporting a Solution Implementation Partner in implementing a SaaS Solution and pre-implementation activities to set the foundation, defining the solution for integration, Data Migration, Decommissioning and supporting future phases of this transformation., • The chosen solution encompasses sourcing, procurement, contract management, supplier management, invoicing, and accounts payable., • This role is responsible for ensuring that the solution aligns with business objectives, enterprise architecture standards, and integrates seamlessly with other systems., • The architect will guide and support technical implementation teams throughout the project life cycle., • The SA is a bridge between business stakeholders and technical teams, translating functional needs into architectural blueprints and ensuring that solutions are scalable, secure, and cost-effective. The role involves determining the overall solution that meets the needs of Procurement and the wider business end-to-end processes, providing governance and leadership of design authorities, and feeding into the longer term roadmap for the Procurement domain. • Works closely with the Domain Architect to understand the technology roadmaps to meet business needs (as well as understanding the organisations guidelines, standards and principles to work within)., • Works closely with the Domain Architect to shape decisions and estimates before work is initiated on the programme., • As Architecture leader on the programme, provide the following architectural services': High Level Design - Is responsible for writing the end-to-end high-level design, taking all stakeholders with them and taking through QA and governance processes., • Options Analysis - Provides high level technology options and recommendations to solve problems., • Stakeholders and Coordination - Works with all digital functions/owners that contribute to the HLD (eg Infra, Security, Data etc)., • Risks - identifies risks/issues from an architectural perspective., • Governance - ensures all parties (business & digital) are well informed throughout the design phase and seeks formal sign off in the appropriate governance forum., • Design Assurance - chair Design Authority for the programme, ensuring all decisions are surfaced, assessed and decided with the correct stakeholders engaged., • Advice & Guidance - being a trusted advisor to the business and tech teams when they have questions., • Lead the design of scalable, secure, and high-performing S2P solutions across the enterprise., • Translate business requirements into technical architecture and integration designs., • Define and maintain the S2P solution blueprint, including data flows, interfaces, and system interactions., • Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture principles and procurement best practices., • Provide technical oversight and guidance to implementation teams, including developers, integration specialists, and third-party vendors., • Review and approve technical deliverables, including solution configurations, custom developments, and integration components., • Act as the escalation point for technical issues and risks during implementation., • Collaborate with business stakeholders, procurement leads, finance teams, and IT to understand requirements and ensure solution fit., • Communicate complex technical concepts in a clear and business-friendly manner., • Work closely with project managers to ensure timely delivery of solution components., • Ensure compliance with data security, privacy, and regulatory requirements., • Define and enforce standards for configuration, customization, and integration., • Maintain documentation of architecture decisions, solution designs, and technical specifications., • Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in S2P., • Recommend improvements to existing systems and processes to enhance efficiency and user experience., • Support post-implementation reviews and optimization efforts., • Min 3 years of experience., • Proven experience in designing and implementing Source to Pay solutions Strong understanding of procurement processes, supplier life cycle management, and accounts payable. • Experience with system integration (eg, ERP, finance systems, supplier networks, e-invoicing platforms)., • Knowledge of data modelling, APIs, Middleware, and workflow automation., • Experience of government and/or utilities (esp water) desirable but not necessary., • Proficiency in systems design, integration, and architecture principles., • Ability to assess complex business and technical requirements and identify both options & recommended solutions., • Capacity to design scalable, sustainable, and future-proof architectures, end-to-end., • Ability to produce clear and detailed architectural documentation., • Has worked in both a waterfall and agile environment., • Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities., • Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional technical teams., • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills., • Collaborative in approach, especially across domains and digital functions, • Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities., • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field., • TOGAF certification would be a plus., • Certifications in relevant platforms are a plus., • Agile and/or ITIL certifications desirable. Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach. Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Passionate about delivering high-quality solutions that drive business value. #J-18808-Ljbffr