SAP Ariba Source-to-Contract Specialist

Overview

Ariba Source-to-Contracts specialist

Milford, MA

We are seeking a highly motivated Ariba Source-to-Contract Specialist to support our indirect procurement organization. This role is ideal for an analytical, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

The Ariba S2C Specialist will focus on SAP Ariba Source-to-Contract and Buying/Invoice modules, analytics, reporting, and team enablement . Success in this role requires strong analytical, communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills, along with the ability to collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.

This is a hybrid role and must be onsite at our Milford, MA location on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

Responsibilities

Ariba Source-to-Contract

• Administer daily workflows within SAP Ariba Sourcing and Contracts modules.
• Create and administer contract workspaces in Ariba, ensuring alignment with negotiated terms, approval workflows, Docusign, and compliance requirements
• Monitor contract milestones, renewal dates, and obligation tracking within Ariba contract management
• Train end users and business stakeholders on Ariba sourcing and contract workflows
• Manage RFx events and support timely contract execution.
• Support procurement operations and special projects as needed.

Analytics & Reporting

• Develop and maintain procurement reporting using Ariba, SAP, and Power BI.
• Generate spend analytics, savings reports, and ad hoc analyses for Procurement leadership.
• Provide data-driven insights to support sourcing, supplier negotiations, and procurement strategies.

Strategic Sourcing Support

• Partner with procurement team members to execute and manage RFx events.
• Prepare pricing analyses, stakeholder communications, and sourcing documentation.
• Track project milestones and provide status updates to key stakeholders.

Knowledge Management & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Maintain procurement templates, tools, and knowledge resources.
• Document and communicate data standards and reporting requirements.
• Collaborate with Operations, Finance, Legal, and other cross-functional teams.
• Communicate key issues, actions, and recommendations to leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred.
• 1-3 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, supply chain, consulting, operations, or finance.
• Experience with SAP Ariba, Coupa, or similar procurement platforms.
• Proficiency in Power BI and data analytics tools.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Smartsheet.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a performance-driven environment.
• Proven relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience or exposure to Finance and Accounting is a plus.
• Strong work ethic, integrity, and customer-service orientation.

What You'll Bring

• Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Collaborative approach and ability to work effectively across functions.
• Continuous improvement mindset and passion for driving procurement excellence.

Company Description

Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) is a global leader in life sciences and diagnostics, dedicated to accelerating the benefits of pioneering science through analytical technologies, informatics, and service. With a focus on regulated, high-volume testing environments, our innovative portfolio harnesses deep scientific expertise across chemistry, physics, and biology. We collaborate with customers around the world to advance the release of effective, high-quality medicines, ensure the safety of food and water, and drive better patient outcomes by detecting diseases earlier, managing routine infections, and combating antibiotic resistance. Through a shared culture of relentless innovation, our passionate team of ~16,000 colleagues turn scientific challenges into breakthroughs that improve lives worldwide.