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Hunger for tech. We make METRO digital.\nToday technology is driving the world. And at METRO.digital we are driving the technology for one of the leading international wholesalers specializing in food - METRO. From e-commerce to checkout, to delivery software, we work on a wide range of products to make each day a success for our customers and colleagues. With passion and ownership, we build the future of wholesale.\nYou are driving to create smart solutions for customers around the globe? You want to grow in a flexible environment? Let the right career opportunity find you and join us!\n*How you will make an impact?**\nThe main objective of LUCA program is to successfully upgrade METRO’s Finance to SAP S/4HANA and SAP Ariba to ensure business continuity and avoid security and compliance risks. The LUCA program is, in addition, a critical enabler of METRO’s strategy to achieve standardization, harmonization, and centralization.\nWithin the LUCA program, the SAP Ariba Solution Architect is a specialized role focusing on the technical aspects of implementing SAP Ariba solutions to optimize indirect procurement processes within an organization. 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Apply now!\n*Additional Information**\n*What we offer at METRO.digital?**\n**Hybrid and agile work: thrive in a flexible, multicultural environment.**\nAt METRO.digital, we promote work-life balance through a hybrid working model. You’ll be part of self-organizing, multicultural teams that collaborate in an agile setup.\n**People development: when you grow so do we!**\nWe want you to become the best version of yourself with individual and company-wide programs and trainings for people development. Focused among other on development, leadership, appreciation ... it´s time to upskill your career.\n**Support with individual solutions: we are people-caring!**\nWe offer support whenever you need it - at every stage of your professional journey.\nWant to know more about all our benefits? [Discover more here](https://metro.digital/about/life-at-metro).\nLet´s connect soon. 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