Senior SAP Developer: Procurement (m/f/d)

About the job

Senior SAP Developer: Procurement (m/f/d)

To support research and teaching, the IT Services of ETH Zurich operate as a service organisation within a large and complex IT environment. We offer the members of ETH Zurich high-quality, flexible, and scalable IT services, thereby supporting them in competing with the best universities worldwide.

In the SAP Development group, we develop and operate applications in the SAP back- and frontend together with the SAP Competence Center. The spectrum ranges from backend solutions for specialised user groups to web applications used across ETH. We also integrate both internal and external ETH applications and partners via integration platforms such as SAP Integration Suite and SAP PI.

To strengthen our team, we are looking for an experienced and committed individual as a Senior SAP Developer: Procurement (MM) immediately or by arrangement.

Job Description

In this role, you will take technical responsibility for SAP solutions in the area of Material Management (MM), procurement, and adjacent logistics processes. You will manage complex requirements from professional clarification through solution architecture and effort estimation to implementation, introduction, and sustainable support. You will make technical decisions within the applicable architecture and governance guidelines, ensuring security, maintainability, performance, and operational stability.

You will develop sophisticated applications and extensions in the SAP back- and frontend using ABAP and object-oriented ABAP as well as modern technologies such as CDS Views, OData, Fiori, SAPUI5, and RAP. As a technical contact person, you will assess solution variants, define target images and development standards, and ensure that new solutions consider the principles of S/4HANA and Clean Core.

In ongoing operations, you will take responsibility for maintenance, error analysis, performance optimisation, and 3rd-level support. You will document the developed solutions, contribute to the definition and further development of development standards, and ensure sustainable solution quality through reviews, tests, and knowledge transfer.

You will advise business units and the SAP Competence Center on an equal footing, recognise dependencies with SD, FI/CO, HCM, and integration solutions, and develop cross-departmental solution approaches. Through active knowledge transfer, coaching, and professional support, you will strengthen the development team and reduce dependencies on individual persons or external partners.

Profile

For this broad and varied area of responsibility, you bring a high degree of independence and judgement, a solution-oriented working style, as well as a university or university of applied sciences degree in computer science, business informatics, or a comparable qualification. Additionally:

• At least 5 years of practical experience in SAP development, especially with ABAP and object-oriented ABAP.
• Deep understanding of development and business processes in the SAP MM module as well as experience in the digital support of procurement and logistics processes.
• Routine in the entire development cycle from analysis and conception to introduction and further development of solutions.
• Experience with SAP WebDynpro ABAP and modern SAP technologies such as CDS Views, OData, Fiori Elements, and RAP.
• Additional knowledge in SD or FI/CO as well as contact with SAP S/4HANA is a plus.
• Experience with PunchOut integrations based on OCI and cXML is advantageous.
• Know-how in connecting systems via IDoc, web services, REST APIs, or comparable interfaces.
• Structured, solution-oriented working style and the ability to implement even complex requirements clearly and pragmatically.
• Team spirit, personal responsibility, and willingness to actively contribute and share knowledge.
• Very good German and good English skills for professional collaboration in a diverse environment.

Are you flexible, open, and a team player, show initiative and an efficient working method, and enjoy helping shape central SAP solutions at ETH Zurich? Then we would like to get to know you.

We offer

Your career with impact: Become part of ETH Zurich, which not only supports your professional development but also actively contributes to positive changes in society.

Working at the Vice Presidency for Infrastructure and Sustainability (VPIN) means actively shaping the future of ETH Zurich – an inspiring, international, and innovative institution. Your commitment creates the best conditions for excellence in teaching, research, knowledge transfer, and sustainability at ETH Zurich.

In an open, inspiring atmosphere, trust, reliability, and mutual respect form the foundation of our collaboration. We offer you not only security but also diverse development opportunities. With us, you can expect meaningful work in an innovative and appreciative environment that you can help shape and that opens up new perspectives for you.

• At ETH Zurich, you will find a dynamic and international environment
• A cheerful, helpful, open team and a modern workplace
• You will have scope for creativity and practical, creative solutions are very welcome
• We live: Lifelong Learning
• Benefits such as public transport subscriptions and car sharing, a wide range of sports offered by the ASVZ , childcare, attractive pension plans , etc.

Working, Teaching and Researching at ETH Zurich

Diversity and sustainability are important to us

In line with our values , ETH Zurich supports an inclusive culture. We promote equal opportunities, value diversity, and maintain a working and learning environment in which the rights and dignity of all employees and students are respected. On our Equal Opportunities and Diversity website , you can learn how we ensure a fair and open environment where everyone can develop and flourish. Sustainability is a core value for us – we are consistently working towards a climate-neutral future.

Curious? So are we.

We look forward to receiving your online application with the following documents:

• Motivation letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Certificates

Further information about the IT Services can be found on our website . For enquiries, Markus Oswald, markus.oswald@id.ethz.ch (no application documents), is happy to assist.

Please apply exclusively via the online application portal. Applications by e-mail or post will not be considered.

We would like to point out that the pre-selection is carried out by the responsible recruiters and not by artificial intelligence.

For personnel recruitment, the ETH Zurich Terms and Conditions apply.

About ETH Zurich

ETH Zurich is one of the best technical and natural science universities in the world. We are known for our excellent teaching, pioneering fundamental research, and the direct transfer of new knowledge into society. More than 30,000 people from over 120 countries find an environment here that promotes independent thinking and a climate that inspires top performance. Located in the heart of Europe and connected worldwide, we develop solutions together for the global challenges of today and tomorrow.