SAP Ariba Functional Lead

About Us

At Transgrid, we keep the lights on for millions of Australians by operating and maintaining the high-voltage electricity network across NSW and the ACT. As we lead the way in Australia’s clean energy transformation, we are innovating at every level including how we use drone technology to enhance safety, reliability, and efficiency in our major infrastructure projects.

About the role 

Here’s your chance to lead the evolution of procurement systems at Transgrid. We’re seeking a SAP Ariba Functional Lead to take ownership of our enterprise procurement platform and drive strategic enhancements that support sourcing, contract management, and operational excellence.

In this role, you’ll lead the configuration, support, and continuous improvement of SAP Ariba, ensuring it meets the needs of a dynamic and growing organisation. You’ll work closely with Procurement, Technology, and external vendors to deliver scalable, integrated solutions that enhance system performance and reliability. 

As the platform owner, you’ll also contribute to strategic planning, mentor support teams, and oversee integration with connected systems such as SAP SuccessFactors, IBM Maximo, and Oracle ERP.

About You

You're a proactive, detail-oriented professional who thrives on solving complex challenges and driving business success through technology. With deep expertise in SAP Ariba and procurement lifecycle management, you translate business needs into functional solutions that deliver real impact.

You navigate cross-functional projects with confidence, balancing technical leadership and stakeholder engagement. Your collaborative, methodical approach ensures solutions meet performance standards, compliance requirements, and user expectations.

You will also bring:

• 7–10+ years of experience in SAP Ariba configuration, operational support, and enhancement delivery
• Strong understanding of procurement processes including Procure-to-Pay (P2P) and Source-to-Contract (S2C)
• Demonstrated experience integrating SAP Ariba with platforms such as SAP SuccessFactors, IBM Maximo, and Oracle ERP
• Proven ability to manage vendor relationships and ensure compliance with governance, security, and quality standards
• Familiarity with ITIL frameworks including Incident, Change, and Problem Management
• Experience supporting release management, documentation, and training for end-users and administrators

Our Values

Transgrid's core values encompass safety, achievement, integrity, and service. Prioritising safety above all, the company emphasises making a meaningful impact through achievement, upholding honesty through integrity, and delivering exceptional outcomes for customers and communities through dedicated service. These values are ingrained in the actions and behaviours of Transgrid's people, who embody them every day.

Recognition & Reward

We believe in providing our people personal, professional and social benefits so that they can deliver their best work each and every day. Employees have access to a range of corporate discounts across retail, utilities, travel, health & wellbeing etc, as well as novated leasing options, flexible workplace policies, 20 weeks paid parental leave and more!

Regardless of where you are in your professional journey, Transgrid powers your career by providing access to regular and on-going training, workplace mentoring and tertiary education. Here you are encouraged to build a career that is right for you.

Applications close on the 8th of August 2025 however will be assessed on a rolling basis and may close earlier – So… apply today and play a crucial role in driving the transition to a cleaner, more sustainable energy future!