A Senior SAP Ariba Developer leads the technical development and integration of SAP Ariba solutions, focusing on catalog enablement, sourcing optimization, contract lifecycle integration, and supplier data governance.
This role supports strategic initiatives across Brazil and global operations, ensuring scalable, compliant, and clean core-aligned solutions across Ariba and S/4HANA.
Key Responsibilities
Ariba Catalog & Buying Enablement
* Implement Ariba Punch-out Catalogs for Brazil, including supplier onboarding, catalog configuration, and guided buying integration.
* Streamline order confirmation queue filtering to enhance user experience and reduce procurement cycle times.
Sourcing & Contract Integration
* Enhance integration between S/4HANA and Ariba Sourcing for services, ensuring accurate contract validity and bid lifecycle management.
* Migrate attachments from S/4 PRs to Ariba sourcing events to support sourcing optimization.
* Design and implement the Ariba Contracts Interface with S/4 Contracts for seamless contract lifecycle management.
* Support full implementation of Ariba Contracts in Brazil, replacing legacy tools, and ensuring compliance with local legal and operational standards.
Supplier Lifecycle & Master Data Integration
* Collaborate with functional and technical teams to improve MDG/SLP integration, including form enhancements, mandatory field validation, and role-based access.
* Ensure clean supplier onboarding and updates through standardized, automated processes.
Technical Development & Integration
* Develop and maintain custom solutions using SAP Ariba APIs, CIG, and SAP BTP.
* Ensure all developments align with SAP Clean Core principles and are upgrade-safe.
* Troubleshoot and resolve integration issues between Ariba, S/4HANA, and third-party systems.
* Clean Core
* Adhere to SAP Clean Core principles, minimizing custom code and promoting extensibility through SAP BTP and side-by-side extensions.
* Advocate for standardized processes and modular architecture to maintain system integrity and simplify upgrades.
* Design solutions that leverage SAP-recommended extensibility options, such as In-App Extensibility, Key User Tools, and SAP BTP services.
* Evaluate and refactor legacy customizations to align with clean core strategies.
* Promote decoupled integration using APIs and event-driven architectures to reduce system dependencies.
* Collaborate with development teams to ensure custom developments are compliant with SAP's clean core guidelines.
Required Skills and Qualifications
Skills
* English proficiency required.
* Experience in SAP development and SAP Ariba (Sourcing, Buying, SLP, Business Network).
* Experience in Ariba-SAP S/4HANA integration, including CIG and API-based approaches.
* Strong understanding of Ariba data models, configuration, and extensibility.
* Familiarity with SAP BTP, SAP Business Network, and clean core principles.
* Ability to conduct technical assessments, identify gaps, and propose remediation.
* Familiarity with SAP MDG.
* Strong understanding of SAP best practices, architecture principles, and integration strategies.
* Agile methodology usage and SAP certifications are advantageous.
Additional Information
* Contract type: PJ.
* Remote work option available.