EDI Ariba cXML Network Specialist

EDI Ariba cXML Network Specialist

Contract

Location: Maplewood, MN 100% Remote

Direct Client

Skills:

EDI

SAP S4 Hana

Ariba Network

Ariba cXML integration

Project management

Procurement or supply chain industry.

We are seeking an experienced with integration ANSI 12/EDIFACT and Ariba cXML Network Specialist to join our team.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electronic data interchange (EDI) and the Ariba Network, with specific experience in supplier enablement, as well as onboarding testing.

This role will be supporting the client s deployment of SAP S4 Hana and Supply Chain Collaboration.

Key Responsibilities:

EDI/Ariba Network Management:

• Oversee the implementation and maintenance of EDI systems and Ariba Network in SAP S4 Hana.
• Ensure smooth and efficient electronic transactions between the company and its suppliers.
• Troubleshoot and resolve any issues related to EDI and Ariba Network integrations.
• Implementation of Supply Chain Collaboration.

Supplier Enablement:

• Support the migration of EDI-integrated suppliers from the 3M gateway system to Client s network.
• Collaborate with project integration team leads and support migration Waves with supplier testing tasks, communications replies related to the migration process and milestones.
• Coordinate and execute testing cycles for single and multi-line purchase orders.
• Align lifecycle testing activities with the overall project team's migration strategy and tasks.

Onboarding Testing:

• Conduct thorough testing of new supplier integrations to ensure they meet all technical and operational requirements.
• Develop and execute test plans, scripts, and scenarios for onboarding new suppliers.
• Identify and resolve any issues discovered during the onboarding testing process.

Skills:

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, or a related field.
• Proven experience with integration and system-to-system B2B processes, and a strong foundation in ANSI X12 (Electronic Data Interchange).
• Proven experience with EDI and Ariba Network, including Ariba cXML integration.
• Proven experience in S4 Hana or SAP ECC.
• Strong understanding of supplier enablement processes.
• Experience in conducting onboarding testing for new suppliers.
• Experience working with master data.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the procurement or supply chain industry.
• Familiarity with other procurement software and systems.
• Project management experience.

Key Competencies:

Attention to detail and accuracy.

• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Proactive and self-motivated.

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

Experience of supplier automation tools such as Corcentric.

Experience using Case Management solutions.

Proficiency in other languages.

Education:

5 years with a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, or a related field.