Direct contribution to the stability of business-critical supplier interfaces, working with modern SAP technology (S/4HANA, SAP AIF, BTP, RAP) within a strong architecture-governance framework that enables clean, maintainable solutions.
Key Tasks
Develop and extend SAP functionality for Procurement / Supplier Management (ABAP / ABAP OO)
Build and maintain interfaces (IDoc, EDI, RFC, OData, APIs) including SAP AIF error handling and monitoring
Configure SAP MM / S/4HANA Sourcing & Procurement in coordination with the business
Perform error analysis, debugging and performance optimization
Create technical documentation and support testing and go-live
Roles & Responsibilities
Development: Build reports, enhancements, interfaces and services according to architecture and design specifications.
Customizing: Configure procurement and supplier processes in coordination with the business.
Error analysis: Root-cause analysis, bug fixing and incident / problem handling (3rd level), including interface monitoring via SAP AIF.
Interfaces: Design and implement integration scenarios to suppliers and pre-systems, including AIF-based monitoring and alerting.
Requirements
Must-have
Functional knowledge
Knowledge of procurement processes and supplier integration
Experience in the SAP MM / procurement environment
Technical skills
Strong ABAP and ABAP OO skills
Experience with interface technologies: IDoc, EDI, RFC, OData / SAP Gateway, REST/SOAP
SAP AIF (Application Interface Framework) – hands-on interface implementation, error handling, value mapping, monitoring and custom checks / actions
Enhancement techniques: BAdIs, User Exits, Enhancements, Customer Exits
Debugging and performance analysis (SQL Trace, Runtime Analysis, Code Inspector / ATC)
Methodologies
Agile (Scrum), Clean Code, transport management, ITIL basics
Good-to-have
SAP Ariba / SAP Business Network
CDS Views, RAP, SAP BTP / side-by-side extensions
EDIFACT / VDA mappings, automotive interfaces
S/4HANA migration / conversion experience
Experience & Qualification
10-12 years of hands-on SAP ABAP development, ideally in a procurement / logistics environment
Experience in interface development and application support
Domain knowledge in procurement / supply chain is an advantage
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering or a related field (B.E. / B.Tech / MCA / M.Sc. or equivalent)
Environment & Collaboration
International, distributed development teams in an offshore delivery model
Collaboration with internal colleagues and external service providers
Close coordination with architects, the business and EDI / interface teams
Role Highlight
Engagement & Collaboration Model
Offshore delivery model with close collaboration across global, cross-functional teams
Hybrid working model with meaningful overlap to Central European (CET) business hours
Exposure to a modern SAP landscape (S/4HANA, SAP BTP, SAP AIF)
Collaboration with onshore counterparts in Europe and multiple external service providers
Preference for candidates open to short-notice availability
Required Skills
Language Requirements
English – fluent written and verbal communication (mandatory)
German – good to have / an added advantage
Soft Skills
Analytical, structured and self-driven working style
Strong solution and quality orientation
Good communication with architects and business stakeholders
Team orientation in distributed, international teams
Willingness to continuously upskill on new SAP technologies
Environment & Collaboration
International, distributed development teams in an offshore delivery model
Collaboration with internal colleagues and external service providers
Close coordination with architects, the business and EDI / interface teams
