Solution Engineer

METRO is a leading international food wholesaler which specialises in serving the needs of hotels, restaurants, and caterers (HoReCa) as well as independent merchants (Traders). Around the world, METRO has approx. 15 million customers who benefit from the wholesale company's unique multichannel mix: customers can purchase their goods in one of the large stores in their area as well as by delivery (Food Service Distribution, FSD) – all digitally supported and connected. In parallel, METRO MARKETS is being developed as an international online marketplace for the needs of professional customers which has been growing and expanding continuously since 2019. Find out more about METRO at careers.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. 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.
Act as the technical lead for SAP Ariba rollouts and enhancements
Support the process leads and process owners by offering insights on integration architectural decisions and their alignment with business needs
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.

~ 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)
~ 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: Understanding of SAP Ariba network configurations and master data flow,
~ Excellent command of English (written and spoken)
~ Work-life balance: Flexible working hours with the option of mobile working in agreement with your line manager, 30 days of holidays.
A comprehensive training offer via our own training center or externally.
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.
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.
Good transport connections, free parking spaces, JobBike.
Company pension plan: You will receive a contribution to your company pension.