Subject Matter Expert – SAP P2P VIM Ariba Consultant, IKEA

IKEA

Location:

Sweden, Malmö

Category:

IT - Software Development

Contract Type:

Employment contract

Salary:

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Job Description:

We believe that you are passionate about fulfilling new needs and delivering outcomes to our business stakeholders as well as technology service operations. You appreciate the mix of strategic thinking and turning architecture trends and requirements into practice. You are motivated to keep learning, forget the obsolete and work in an agile way and be open to change. In addition, you are energised by working both independently and interdependently and cross functions. Last but not the least you share and live the IKEA culture and values.

Job Responsibility:

Oversee and optimise the SAP Ariba platform, including Ariba Buying & Invoicing, Ariba Sourcing, SAP Business Network Commerce Automation, EDI, and cross-modular integrations
provide expert-level advice and solutions related to VIM module
work closely with our clients to understand their business processes, gather requirements, design, configure, test, and deploy SAP VIM solutions
provide technical expertise, guidance, and support to the project team and end users
lead, design, implement, and support robust/scalable infrastructure solutions for SAP applications, including SAP Ariba, VIM, ECC, SAP S/4HANA
oversee the implementation and deployment of SAP solutions, ensuring adherence to design specifications, project timelines, and quality standards
collaborate with other SAP modules, teams and business stakeholders to define processes and system design as per requirements and ensure alignment with business objectives
conduct assessments and performance tuning activities to identify and address bottlenecks, optimise resource utilisation, and improve system reliability
identify and address performance bottlenecks, system constraints, and areas for improvement through proactive monitoring, analysis, and tuning
develop and implement automation scripts, tools, and workflows to streamline infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and maintenance tasks
define and enforce security policies, standards, and controls to safeguard SAP system design
ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and internal security guidelines
develop and maintain documentation, workbooks and runbooks related to SAP Ariba, VIM, MM
provide guidance and recommendations to stakeholders on best practices for configuration and security controls
establish performance monitoring and alerting mechanisms for SAP systems
analyse performance metrics, identify optimisation opportunities, and implement tuning measures to improve system efficiency and resource utilisation
implement cost allocation tags and resource optimisation strategies to minimise cloud spending without sacrificing performance or reliability
promote adherence to cloud architecture principles, security controls, and operational procedures across project teams and stakeholders
stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends, particularly related to SAP infrastructure, and make recommendations for continuous improvement and innovation

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science or other related area
a minimum of 12+ years of experience in SAP P2P applications design, implementation, and optimisation, with a focus on SAP environments and cloud technologies
worked in multi-Country implementation / roll out projects
good written and verbal English communication skills, strong communication skills overall and technical writing skills
knowledge of System (Functional and technical) Support and Maintenance processes set-up, metrics & Service Governance, best practices knowledge in SAP enterprise applications landscape
strong problem solving and analytical skills, with attention to detail
hands-on experience in configuring SAP VIM configurations, workflows, document types, and post-processing framework (PPF)
have worked in all modules of OpenText: IES/BCC, VIM, Archive server, BC
strong experience in implementing and supporting SAP VIM module, including configuration, testing, documentations and deployment
excellent understanding of end-to-end Procure-to-Pay (P2P) business processes, invoice management, and accounts payable (AP) operations
solid understanding of SAP VIM integration with other SAP modules such as FI, MM, and SD
experience in SAP VIM and OpenText VIM - end to end configuration worked in following area: Open Text Archive server, VIM SAP AP – end to end process, Experience working with SAP PI/PO resources in integrating SAP with 3rd Party systems
in-depth knowledge of SAP infrastructure components, including SAP ARIBA, VIM, ECC, SAP S/4HANA
hands-on experience with P2P processes, configurations, integrations, design, AMS and controls
familiarity with SAP P2P tools and services for monitoring, logging, and automation
proven experience in configuring and managing clients, including designing, development management, and applications upgrades
strong understanding of SAP architecture, landscape design along with all related SAP modules
understanding of cloud security principles, best practices, and compliance requirements
expertise in implementing automations tools and orchestration tools commonly available in market
ability to develop automation scripts and workflows to streamline provisioning, configuration management, and maintenance tasks
understand requirements which impact system design and works with business and project teams and other stake holders to develop solutions which address these requirements
strong project management skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage project scope, and timeline, and drive successful project outcomes
ability to review design documents, critique architecture recommendations from other SMEs
detail oriented and demonstrated ability to achieve goals and objectives with minimal direction
clear, concise business communication and experience conducting business requirements workshops with business users
work with SAP Ariba teams and provide guidance and support to ensure the successful implementation and operation of Ariba solutions for the global project
collaborate with stakeholders and business units from various locations to understand their procurement needs and translate them into effective Ariba solutions that align with global standards
manage the configuration and customisation of Ariba modules to meet the diverse requirements of multiple locations while ensuring consistency and standardisation
oversee the integration of Ariba with other SAP modules and external systems through CPI, CIG, EDI and other integration methods to enable seamless data exchange on a global scale
monitor and report on the performance of Ariba processes and KPIs across locations, identifying areas for improvement and optimisation to achieve a successful big bang go-live
support the testing and validation of Ariba functionalities and integrations, working closely with teams to ensure a robust and reliable system for a large user base
stay updated with the latest developments in SAP Ariba and related technologies, recommending upgrades and enhancements suitable for the global project's requirements
resolve complex issues related to Ariba configurations, integrations, and processes in a timely manner, providing global support and ensuring minimal disruption during the go-live

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Job Posted:

March 26, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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