IT Support Engineer SAP Ariba / SAP MM

The Legends Agency; Cape Town; Remote; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy based in South Africa is looking for an IT Support Engineer specializing in SAP MM and Ariba. This remote role requires at least 1-2 years of hands-on experience in support and a solid understanding of procurement and supply chain processes. The successful candidate will troubleshoot system integration issues and collaborate with global stakeholders while working UK hours. The position is essential for driving supply chain transformation across mining operations and ensuring operational continuity.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in SAP MM and Ariba support.
• Solid understanding of supply chain and procurement business processes.
• Experience with SAP Ariba Commerce Automation and integration touchpoints.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert-level support across procurement and supply chain systems.
• Troubleshoot SAP-Ariba integration issues and resolve transactional problems.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to streamline procurement workflows.

Skills

SAP MM

SAP Ariba

Problem-solving

Communication

Supply chain understanding

Job description

IT Support Engineer SAP Ariba / SAP MM

Join a pioneering team driving supply chain transformation across mining operations

Remote (South Africa) | UK Working Hours | R54 000 per month

About Our Client

Our client is a specialised consultancy delivering high-impact digital solutions within the mining and resources sector. With an established presence in major enterprise environments, they are expanding operations into Johannesburg to support a growing portfolio. This role is a critical seed position supporting both current and new workstreams during a strategic transition period.

The Role

This position exists to provide expert-level support across procurement and supply chain systems, specifically SAP Ariba and SAP MM. You'll be responsible for ensuring seamless system integration, resolving transactional issues, and supporting daily operations during a high-impact transitional phase. The role will directly influence operational continuity and technology alignment across mining supply chain functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in SAP MM and Ariba support
• Support Ariba Buying solution and understand Ariba network functionalities
• Troubleshoot SAP-Ariba integration issues (including CIG monitoring)
• Investigate and resolve document transmission failures in 2-way and 3-way matching scenarios
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to streamline procurement and automation workflows
• Provide hands-on support during platform transitions and implementations
• Ensure technical compliance and continuous improvement in business processes
• Escalate unresolved technical issues and collaborate with global teams

About You

• 1-2 years of hands-on experience in SAP MM and SAP Ariba
• Solid understanding of supply chain and procurement business processes
• Experience with SAP Ariba Commerce Automation and integration touchpoints
• Able to troubleshoot SAP-Ariba failed transmissions and matching logic
• Proactive, self-driven, and able to work independently in a remote environment
• Comfortable working UK hours and communicating with global stakeholders
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills