SAP Ariba Solution Architect (all genders)

Location: Düsseldorf, NRW, de

Company Description

At METRO, we’re more than a global food wholesaler. We are ONE METRO: a diverse team of over 85,000 colleagues across more than 30 countries, united by one mission: enabling our 15 million customers to create meaningful moments in hospitality and independent trade.

We shape the M with passion, commitment, and growth mindset. This means taking on responsibility, making our company your company and creating a business together that remains true to its roots but always seeks new solutions.

Job Description

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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
• 8+ years of hands-on technical experience with SAP Ariba, with strong knowledge of Commerce Automation and API-based integration
• Hands-on experience with Ariba integration methods: CIG, APIs, IDocs, Web Services, or middleware tools (e.g., SAP PI/PO, BTP)
• Proficiency in Ariba Network configuration and document mapping (orders, order confirmations, ship notices, service entries, and invoices)
• Familiarity with SAP ERP (S/4HANA or ECC) procurement modules (SAP MM and Master Data)
• Experience in implementing or supporting one or more Ariba modules: Sourcing, Contracts, Buying, Invoicing, Commerce Automation
• Understanding of SAP Ariba network configurations and master data flow,
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills
• Excellent command of English (written and spoken) 
• Ability to travel is required

Additional Information

• Work-life balance: Flexible working hours with the option of mobile working in agreement with your line manager, 30 days of holidays.
• Training: A comprehensive training offer via our own training center or externally.
• Well-being: Health days with lots of health checks and information about your well-being, company medical care including a range of preventive services, such as flu shots, OTHEB employee assistance program.
• Exciting life on campus: Free gym and sports classes, Rioba coffee bar, canteen with discounted meals for employees, many campus events.
• Discounts: discounted Jobticket as well as discounts in our wholesale stores and at many partner companies.
• Comfort: Good transport connections, free parking spaces, JobBike. 
• Company pension plan: You will receive a contribution to your company pension.
• Family driven: Three daycare centers for children on campus, support of holiday camps for children of employees.
• Ready to build what’s next? Find us at careers.metroag.de and follow us on Instagram (@metro_careers) and Linkedin (@METRO/makro).