SAP Ariba Transformation Testing Specialist

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Job Title: SAP Ariba Transformation Source to Settle Enablement Testing Specialist

Function: Supply Chain Services

Type of Role: Contractor

About Supply Chain Services

The purpose of the global EY organization is to Build a Better Working World. The insights and services the organization provides help to drive long-term value for clients, people and society and to build trust in the capital markets. An essential function under EY Business Enablement, Supply Chain Services (SCS), is a global team with more than 600 professionals in over 35 countries supporting the EY organization across the globe. This structure helps enable knowledge-sharing across categories and regions, streamlining efforts in seeking innovative suppliers that can provide exceptional client service to maximize SCS s value for the EY organization and the worlds supply chain.

This position is within the Source to Settle Enablement (S2SE) team of SCS. S2SEs purpose is to build optimal source to settle solutions to drive financial success for EY and their clients. S2SE is responsible for managing key lifecycle activities from purchase requisitions to AP processing.

EY is undergoing a S2P Gold Standard transformation, scaling a next-generation digital solutions and operating model across the S2P lifecycle, with AI and data at the core. This includes an implementation of SAP/Ariba Procurement Suite at the core of the digital transformation.

The SAP Ariba Transformation S2SE Testing Specialist will define, plan and manage testing for business transformation solutions across S2SE, business stakeholders, suppliers, and technology teams. This role will help confirm that business, functional, integration, security and user experience requirements are met before deployment, while supporting quality outcomes and reducing business risk to ensure test scripts integrate appropriately across SCS, EY Business and Finance processing.

Your key responsibilities

As the S2SE Testing Specialist, you will manage end-to-end testing activities for transformation initiatives, including test planning, design, execution, defect management, user acceptance testing, readiness reporting and hyper-care support. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to validate requirements, manage risks and support go-live readiness.

• Develop test scenarios, scripts and cases aligned to business requirements, process documentation and expected outcomes.
• Coordinate testing across SIT, functional, end-to-end, regression, UAT and security access phases.
• Track testing progress, document evidence, monitor risks and support timely resolution of blockers.
• Log, track and manage defects using approved tools, including triage support, fix validation and escalation of critical issues.
• Collaborate with EY business users, Finance and SCS/S2SE teams to prepare, execute and track UAT activities, including objectives, responsibilities and sign-off.
• Produce status reports, dashboards and leadership updates covering progress, defects, risks and go-live readiness.

Skills and attributes for success

• Strong understanding of testing methodologies, test governance and defect management processes.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines and stakeholders in a complex transformation environment.
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to present status, risks and recommendations clearly.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to identify issues, assess impacts and recommend practical improvements.
• Inclusive and collaborative working style, with the ability to engage effectively across global and cross-functional teams.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Bachelor s degree in information systems, Computer Science, Engineering, Business, Finance or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in software/application testing for transformation, technology, or enterprise application programs.
• 3+ years of experience leading testing activities for large-scale transformation programs, including test planning, test execution, defect management, UAT coordination, and testing status reporting.
• Experience working with cross-functional business stakeholders and technology teams across onshore and offshore delivery models.
• Excellent stakeholder management, executive communication and change leadership

Ideally, you ll also have

• Experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, Finance, ERP, Procure to Pay or SAP Ariba environments. Emphasis on S2P platform experience including SAP Ariba Strategic Sourcing Suite, Ariba SLP, Ariba Risk, Ariba Buying, Ariba Invoicing and Ariba Business Network.
• Experience with HP ALM, Azure DevOps, JIRA, TestRail or equivalent test management tools.
• Experience in Agile, hybrid or large-scale transformation delivery environments.
• Testing, Agile or project management certification, such as ISTQB, SAFe, PMP or equivalent.
• Microsoft Project to develop and manage plans
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Visio
• Excellent oral, written communication and presentation skills in business English
• Experience with a global, culturally diverse organization.
• Experience working collaboratively, virtually and independently.

What we look for

We are looking for a collaborative professional who brings structure, quality discipline and practical judgment to complex transformation initiatives. The successful candidate will be comfortable working across teams, managing ambiguity and helping stakeholders make informed decisions that support successful delivery.

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