The main objective of LUCA program is to successfully upgrade METRO鈥檚 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鈥檚 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鈥檚 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.