SAP Ariba Solution Architect (all genders)

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.

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.

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.

Requirements

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