Junior SAP Specialist | AI, Cloud & Integrations

corbion; Gorinchem; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Corbion is offering a genuine junior opportunity within its SAP BTP domain, designed for fresh graduates eager to build expertise in SAP integrations and cloud technologies.

You will work in-house with guidance from experienced SAP professionals, access SAP Learning Hub resources, and participate in projects that broaden your understanding of enterprise IT systems and AI solutions.

Qualifications

• University or HBO degree in IT, Computer Science, Software Engineering or a comparable technical field.
• Basic programming experience in Java, JavaScript, Python or another language.
• Strong willingness to learn and develop yourself in a complex IT environment.
• Interest in enterprise IT systems, SAP and integration technologies. Experience with SAP, SAP BTP or integration tools is welcome, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support the design, development and maintenance of integrations between SAP S/4HANA and other systems.
• Learn to work with SAP BTP services, including SAP Integration Suite, SAP Build and Joule Studio, with guidance from senior colleagues.
• Participate in projects involving SAP integrations, AI solutions and extensions and process improvements.
• Work with SAP architects, developers and functional consultants to understand business requirements and translate them into practical technical solutions.
• Learn through a combination of training, hands‑on assignments and knowledge sharing with experienced internal and external consultants.
• Test ideas, ask questions and contribute to solving technical challenges in a complex enterprise IT environment.
• Gradually take on more ownership and responsibility as your knowledge, confidence and experience grow.
• Continue developing your technical skills through SAP Learning Hub, practical experience and, where relevant, SAP certification.

Skills

Programming basics

Analytical thinking

Willingness to learn

Independent work

Education

IT/CS/Software Eng degree

Tools

SAP

SAP BTP

Integration tools

Job description

Please note: We only consider candidates who are currently residing in the Netherlands.

At Corbion, we exist to champion preservation in all its forms, preserving food and food production, health, and our planet.

The role

Are you at the start of your career and excited to build your expertise in SAP, cloud technology, AI and system integration? Corbion is further expanding and developing its SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) as part of the S/4HANA journey. Because this is a relatively new area within our IT organization, you will have the opportunity to learn, experiment and grow alongside experienced colleagues while working on real enterprise solutions.

Corbion has implemented a global ERP template based on the latest version of SAP S/4HANA. We have activated the AI engine of SAP (Joule) in our SAP systems and we are building our first own agents in the BTP layer. We have adopted the SAP clean core approach and we are gradually moving our custom developments to the BTP layer. This emphazises the growing importance of our BTP and this new role.

You will join our in-house IT team and gradually develop into a trusted contributor within the SAP BTP domain. This is a hands‑on junior role for someone who is curious about how systems connect, enjoys solving technical challenges and wants to build a long‑term career in a strategic and fast‑growing SAP area. You will receive practical guidance from experienced SAP professionals and consultants. You can also make use of SAP Learning Hub resources, including relevant courses and the opportunity to work towards SAP certification. The role offers structured support and learning opportunities, although it is not a formal traineeship with a fixed rotation or month‑by‑month curriculum.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the design, development and maintenance of integrations between SAP S/4HANA and other systems.
• Learn to work with SAP BTP services, including SAP Integration Suite, SAP Build and Joule Studio, with guidance from senior colleagues.
• Participate in projects involving SAP integrations, AI solutions and extensions and process improvements.
• Work with SAP architects, developers and functional consultants to understand business requirements and translate them into practical technical solutions.
• Learn through a combination of training, hands‑on assignments and knowledge sharing with experienced internal and external consultants.
• Test ideas, ask questions and contribute to solving technical challenges in a complex enterprise IT environment.
• Gradually take on more ownership and responsibility as your knowledge, confidence and experience grow.
• Continue developing your technical skills through SAP Learning Hub, practical experience and, where relevant, SAP certification.

You bring

• You are a starter, recent graduate or junior professional with approximately 0-3 years of relevant experience.
• A university or HBO degree in IT, Computer Science, Software Engineering or a comparable technical field.
• Basic programming experience in Java, JavaScript, Python or another language, together with an understanding of structured programming.
• An interest in enterprise IT systems, SAP and integration technologies. Experience with SAP, SAP BTP or integration tools is welcome, but not required.
• An advantage if you are familiar with APIs, low-code/no-code concepts or cloud platforms.
• A strong willingness to learn, ask questions and develop yourself in a complex IT environment.
• An analytical and structured approach, with the confidence to explore unfamiliar technical topics.
• The ability to work independently when appropriate and collaborate effectively as part of a team.

What we offer

• A genuine junior opportunity with strong growth potential in the strategic and expanding SAP BTP domain.
• An in‑house role where you can build expertise while contributing to real SAP S/4HANA integrations and improvement projects.
• Close collaboration with experienced SAP architects, developers, functional consultants and external specialists who can guide and challenge you.
• Access to SAP Learning Hub, a broad range of SAP courses and the opportunity to work towards relevant SAP certification.
• Practical mentoring, regular opportunities to ask questions and room to grow into greater responsibility at a pace that matches your development.
• Exposure to modern SAP technologies, APIs, cloud services, low-code/no-code concepts and enterprise integrations.
• A collaborative and supportive IT team where curiosity, experimentation and knowledge sharing are encouraged.
• The opportunity to shape a long‑term career within Corbion as the SAP BTP landscape continues to evolve.

About Corbion

Corbion is a sustainable ingredients company dedicated to preserving what matters, including food and food production, health, and the planet. We specialize in lactic acid, lactic acid derivatives, food preservation solutions, functional blends, and algae ingredients, using our deep application and product knowledge to propel nature’s ingenuity through science. With more than a century of experience, we continue working side‑by‑side with our customers to make our cutting‑edge technologies work for them. Leveraging our advanced capabilities in fermentation and preservation technology, we help customers differentiate their products in diverse markets ranging from food and animal nutrition to home & personal care, pharmaceuticals, electronics, medical devices, and bioplastics.In 2025, Corbion generated annual sales of €1,267.4 million and had a workforce of 2,408 FTE. For more information: www.corbion.com

Corbion is an equal opportunity employer and committed to a diverse workplace. All applicants will be considered equally.

Corbion does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies in response to job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. All candidates must be submitted by approved Corbion vendors who have been expressly requested to make a submission by our Talent Acquisition team for a specific job opening. No placement fees will be paid to any firm unless such a request has been made by the Corbion Talent Acquisition team and such candidate was submitted to the Corbion Talent Acquisition Team.