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.  

Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our core values at Waters Corporation. It benefits our employees, our products, our customers and our community. Waters complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, marital status (including civil unions), military service, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, legally recognized disability, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Waters is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.