GeorgiaTEK Systems Inc. ยท 18 hours ago
Enterprise Solution Architect
GeorgiaTEK Systems Inc. is seeking a highly experienced Enterprise Solution Architect to join their consulting team and lead architecture strategy and solution design for the Supply Chain Sourcing & Procurement domain. The role involves providing deep expertise in supply chain sourcing and procurement, demonstrating technical leadership, and delivering enterprise-grade solutions across global supply chain and retail operations.
Responsibilities
Provide deep expertise in supply chain sourcing and procurement domains, including supplier onboarding, qualification, sourcing, contracting, purchasing, and payables
Demonstrate technical leadership across multiple vendor solutions and cloud environments (Azure, AWS, GCP)
Lead the enablement of supplier/partner/vendor interaction portals and integration with core applications
Bring experience with supplier portal technologies such as HICX, APEX Analytics, and others
Understand systems interactions and dependencies, what business functions they enable, and how to manage interdependencies
Deliver high-impact architecture artifacts and guide clients through complex transformation journeys
High-level conceptual, logical, and process flow designs
Detailed solution architecture artifacts, including: Application and integration architecture diagrams, Data flow and system interaction models, Sequence and activity diagrams, Interface specifications and service contracts, Architecture roadmaps and transition plans aligned with a North Star vision
Solution options with clear recommendations and rationale
Presentations and documentation tailored for technical and business leadership
Participation in RFI/RFP processes and vendor evaluations
Active involvement in Architecture Review Boards (ARB) and governance forums
Qualification
Required
10+ years of IT experience, with at least 5 years in enterprise or solution architecture roles
8+ years of hands-on experience in sourcing, procurement, and supplier engagement within global supply chain environments
Proven track record in supplier lifecycle management, including onboarding, qualification, performance monitoring, and risk management
Industry experience in QSR, retail, or manufacturing is highly desirable
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
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
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