SAP Ariba Integration

Job Description

Job Summary: We are looking for an experienced SAP Ariba Integration Consultant to lead and support the integration of SAP Ariba solutions with our internal ERP systems (e.g., SAP ECC or S/4HANA). The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in SAP Cloud Integration Gateway (CIG), middleware technologies, and a strong understanding of procurement and invoicing processes. This role is critical to ensuring seamless data flow, system performance, and end-to-end process automation across procurement functions. Key Responsibilities: Design, configure, and implement integrations between SAP Ariba and ERP systems using SAP Cloud Integration Gateway (CIG) or middleware (e.g., SAP PI/PO, SAP CPI). Collaborate with functional consultants and business stakeholders to gather integration requirements and translate them into technical specifications. Manage data mapping, payload transformations, and troubleshooting of interfaces across systems. Ensure real-time and batch data synchronization for key business processes, including purchase orders, invoices, goods receipts, supplier data, and catalogs. Monitor and resolve integration issues, errors, and performance bottlenecks. Support system testing, cutover planning, and go-live activities for Ariba integrations. Maintain integration documentation and support knowledge transfer across teams. Work closely with Ariba support and SAP Basis teams for issue resolution and system upgrades. Ensure compliance with security and data governance standards. Qualifications Required: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field. 5+ years of experience with SAP Ariba integration, preferably in Buying & Invoicing modules. Strong technical knowledge of SAP Cloud Integration Gateway (CIG), SAP PI/PO, or SAP CPI. Experience with IDocs, BAPIs, web services (SOAP/REST), and APIs. Understanding of procurement processes and master data (vendor, material, etc.). Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and documentation skills. Preferred: Experience with Ariba Network integration scenarios. Familiarity with EDI standards (cXML, ANSI X12). SAP Ariba certification and/or experience with SAP S/4HANA integration. Agile/Scrum project experience.