EDI/Ariba Network Specialist

ECS Resource Group; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A large manufacturing company seeks a Network Specialist for a remote-based 12-month contract, focusing on SAP S/4HANA integration with EDI and Ariba Network. Successful candidates will manage supplier onboarding and support digital transformation efforts in Supply Chain Collaboration, requiring proven experience in EDI systems.

Qualifications

• Mandatory expertise in ANSI X12/EDIFACT EDI and cXML with Ariba Network.
• Hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA/SAP ECC environments.
• Project management or procurement/supply chain background essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead integration and maintenance of EDI within SAP S/4HANA.
• Ensure B2B transactions between business and suppliers.
• Coordinate supplier onboarding, testing, and migration.

Skills

EDI

Ariba Network

SAP S/4HANA

Supplier Enablement

B2B Processes

Multilingual Capabilities

Project Management

Tools

Corcentric

Job description

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Remote-based (UK-based applicants only considered)

A large manufacturing organisation is seeking an experienced Network Specialist to support a major digital transformation project involving SAP S/4HANA and Supply Chain Collaboration. This is a remote-based, 12-month contract.

You must have proven experience working with both EDI and the Ariba Network (including cXML integration) to be considered for this role.

Key Responsibilities

• EDI & Ariba Network Integration:
• Lead the integration and maintenance of EDI systems and Ariba Network within SAP S/4HANA.
• Ensure seamless B2B transactions between the business and its supplier network.
• Diagnose and resolve technical issues related to EDI/Ariba network integration.
• Drive implementation of Supply Chain Collaboration tools.
• Support the migration of EDI suppliers from legacy platforms to a modern network.
• Manage supplier onboarding, testing cycles, and end-to-end migration activities.
• Coordinate directly with project teams and suppliers to ensure a smooth transition.

Onboarding & Testing

• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans and onboarding processes.
• Validate new supplier setups to meet technical and operational requirements.
• Track and resolve issues discovered during testing and rollout.

Requirements

• Mandatory experience with ANSI X12/EDIFACT EDI and Ariba Network (cXML).
• Hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA or SAP ECC environments.
• Strong knowledge of supplier enablement, B2B processes, and electronic transactions.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks remotely.
• Experience with Corcentric or other supplier automation tools.
• Familiarity with Case Management systems.
• Experience working with master data and multilingual capabilities.
• Project management or procurement/supply chain background.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• Manufacturing, Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage, and IT Services and IT Consulting

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