SAP Ariba Solution Architect (all genders)

The main objective of LUCA program is to successfully upgrade METRO’s Finance to SAP S/4HANA and SAP Ariba to ensure business continuity and avoid security and compliance risks. The LUCA program is, in addition, a critical enabler of METRO’s strategy to achieve standardization, harmonization, and centralization.

Within the LUCA program, the SAP Ariba Solution Architect is a specialized role focusing on the technical aspects of implementing SAP Ariba solutions to optimize indirect procurement processes within an organization. This role requires a good understanding of SAP Ariba modules, such as SAP Ariba Sourcing, SAP Buying and Invoicing, Guided Buying and Invoice Management and, particularly, a deep hands-on experience on the integration between SAP Ariba and S/4 HANA as well as the supplier integration capabilities within Commerce Automation.

  Key Responsibilities 

• Act as the technical lead for SAP Ariba rollouts and enhancements
• Review initial requirements against current business processes to identify gaps or opportunities for improvement
• Provide advice on integration implementation approaches and their implications,
• Support the process leads and process owners by offering insights on integration architectural decisions and their alignment with business needs
• Oversee the configuration of Cloud Integration Gateway
• Support in the usage of API’s for data exchange with SAP Ariba
• Support the technical onboarding of suppliers on the Ariba Network
• Oversee the technical configuration of SAP Ariba modules, including approval workflows, document numbering, interface settings, etc.
• Support the data migration on the migration of master and transactional data
• Support the various test phases including defect resolution
• Support the deployment activities, including hypercare
• Support the Service Management by reviewing incidents and request for changes
• Drive the adoption of IT Security Standards and IT Audit action plans.