Ariba Procurement for Public Sector (Ariba PPS) Product Expert
The U.S. Federal Government segment represents a strategic growth opportunity for SAP in Public Services, with unique requirements in—including compliance with theandDefense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)—as well as strategic sourcing and mission-critical supply chain functions
AsAriba Procurement for Public Sector (Ariba PPS) Product Expert, you will:
- Provide subject matter expertise in the procurement domain, delivering enabling content, assets, and thought leadership to SAP field teams, customers, and partners.
- Understand both the Ariba PPS and other Ariba solution capabilities and represent how these products work together and are positioned in the market.
- Serve as a key liaison between global and local SAP teams (Sales, Services, Product Development) to accelerate solution adoption and ensure market-aligned innovation.
- Contribute to the go-to-market strategy, product roadmap, and customer engagement for Federal Procurement solutions within Public Services
Your Future Role- Articulate SAP’s vision of the Intelligent Enterprise for Public Services and its relevance to Federal Procurement.
- Help shape the Public Services procurement industry strategy, portfolio, and roadmap by collecting requirements, tracking new government mandates, and aligning innovation with customer priorities.
- Create industry assets, content, and value propositions connecting customer needs to SAP’s solution portfolio.
- Assist public sector customers on their transformation journey in Procurement, ensuring adoption of modern, compliant, and efficient processes, and support the first implementation of Ariba Public Procurement Solutions (PPS).
- Deliver enablement, thought leadership, and market insights to SAP account teams, partners, and the broader ecosystem.
- Support global and regional go-to-market activities for Federal Procurement solutions.
- Represent SAP in key industry organizations and procurement-focused bodies
Your Profile- Experience: 10+ years professional work experience in the government technology sector, with strong expertise in Federal Procurement. Product management or product development experience preferred.
- Expertise:
- Strong comprehension of SAP procurement solutions, including SAP SRM PPS , SAP S/4HANA Sourcing & Procurement, SAP Ariba, and relevant regulatory environments.
- Deep understanding of Federal Procurement regulations, including FAR and DFARS, as well as public sector acquisition processes.
- Insight into how Procurement intersects with other functional areas such as finance, asset accounting, and supply chain management.
- Digital Transformation: Proven track record of driving modernization in government operations and business models through technology.
- SAP Knowledge: Broad knowledge of the Intelligent Enterprise portfolio and how solutions integrate to serve government missions.
- Leadership: Ability to work effectively in matrix organizations and virtual, cross-functional teams.
- Credentials: University degree in Economics, Accounting, Business, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
- Skills: Exceptional communication, facilitation, and networking skills; flexibility; self-motivation; fluency in English (German a plus).
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