Enterprise Solution Architect – Supply Chain (Sourcing & Procurement)
Location : Seattle (Preferred) / Remote
Rate : DOE
We are seeking an experienced Enterprise Solution Architect to lead solution design and architecture for supply chain sourcing and procurement initiatives within a global QSR / manufacturing environment. This is a client-facing role requiring strong communication skills.
Key Skills & Experience :
- 10+ years IT experience; 5+ years in enterprise / solution architecture
- Strong expertise in Source-to-Pay (S2P) , supplier onboarding, sourcing, procurement, and supplier portals
- Experience with Ariba, Coupa, Ivalua, HICX, APEX Analytics , Oracle Procurement Cloud, SAP Ariba
- Cloud & integration experience : AWS, Azure, GCP , API-based integrations
- Experience in QSR, retail, or manufacturing preferred.
Domain Expertise :
Deep understanding of supplier engagement models , sourcing strategies, and procurement operations.Expertise in Source-to-Pay (S2P) processes, including sourcing events, contract lifecycle management, purchasing, invoicing, and supplier collaboration.Familiarity with supplier risk and compliance frameworks , ESG tracking, and third-party risk management.Technology & Tools :
Strong experience with supplier management platforms such as Ariba, Aravo, Coupa, Ivalua, HICX, and APEX Analytics .Proficiency in ERP and procurement systems including Oracle Procurement Cloud , and SAP Ariba .Experience designing and integrating supplier portals and partner collaboration platforms .Solid background in cloud-native architectures (Azure, AWS, GCP) and API-based integrations for supplier data exchange.Architecture & Leadership :
Ability to define and drive target architectures for sourcing and procurement ecosystems.Skilled in creating architecture artifacts such as data flow diagrams, integration blueprints, and supplier interaction models.Experience leading vendor evaluations, RFI / RFP processes , and technology assessments for procurement solutions.Strong collaboration skills to work with procurement leaders, category managers, and supplier relationship teams .Bottom of Form