--- title: 'SAP Ariba Expert – AI Procurement Integration (all genders) at Lio' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/sap-ariba-expert-ai-procurement-integration-all-genders-lio-munich-wy8yamraj2h4' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-11-04' --- # SAP Ariba Expert – AI Procurement Integration (all genders) at Lio - **Company:** Lio - **Location:** Munich, Germany - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** onsite - **Posted:** 2026-11-03 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-04 - **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/lio/f5137244-149b-49ce-9fd3-6f9989d62b2e ## Job description ## About Lio At Lio, we're building the world's first multi-agent AI platform for enterprise procurement. Backed by Y Combinator (S23) and a16z, we're transforming how global enterprises manage their procurement processes through intelligent AI agents. We're looking for an experienced SAP Ariba Expert to own and shape how our AI agents integrate with complex SAP environments. ## Your Responsibilities - Own and develop Lio's SAP Ariba integration strategy and architecture. - Design and implement end-to-end integrations between SAP Ariba, SAP ECC, and S/4HANA. - Configure, test, and troubleshoot integrations using SAP Integration Suite/BTP, Cloud Integration Gateway, APIs, cXML, and punch-out catalogs. - Lead technical discussions with enterprise customers and implementation partners. - Collaborate with our engineering teams to develop scalable, reusable integration solutions. - Build internal SAP Ariba expertise through documentation and knowledge sharing. ## What We're Looking For - 5+ years of hands-on SAP experience with deep expertise in SAP Ariba. - Strong knowledge of SAP Ariba Buying & Invoicing, Catalogs, Sourcing, and Contracts. - Experience integrating SAP Ariba with SAP ECC and S/4HANA. - Hands-on experience with SAP Integration Suite/BTP, APIs, cXML, and Cloud Integration Gateway. - Solid understanding of procurement processes (P2P, S2C). - Strong problem-solving skills and a hands-on, ownership-driven mindset. - Excellent communication skills in German and English. Nice to have: SAP Ariba certifications, Python scripting, and experience with AI-powered procurement solutions. Why Join Lio? - Shape the future of AI-powered enterprise procurement. - Take full ownership of a critical technical domain. - Work directly with leading global enterprises. - Join a fast-growing AI startup backed by Y Combinator and a16z. - Enjoy high ownership, fast decision-making, and minimal bureaucracy. Ready to bring AI into the world of enterprise procurement? Join us at Lio! ## About Lio ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Lio builds the world's first multi-agent AI workforce for enterprise procurement, automating the entire purchasing process from request to delivery. - **Entity Type**: Private (Series A) - **Headquarters**: Munich, Bavaria, Germany - **Founded**: 2022 - **Founders**: Vladimir "Vladi" Keil (CEO), Lukas Heinzmann (CTO), Till Wagner (COO) ## Core Business - **Primary industry/industries**: Enterprise AI / Procurement Automation / Supply Chain Technology - **Target customers**: Large global enterprises (150+ enterprise clients) — B2B, Enterprise - **Mission or purpose statement**: To make work faster, smarter, and more human through AI — transforming procurement from a bureaucratic bottleneck into a frictionless, strategic function. ## Products & Services - **Lio Multi-Agent Procurement Platform**: An AI-driven system where specialized agents work in parallel to research vendors, negotiate terms, manage approvals, and track deliveries. Integrates with existing P2P/ERP systems. Available in five layers that customers can adopt incrementally: Operational Automation, Agent-Augmented Buying, and others. [lio.ai](https://lio.ai/) ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available (private company) - **Key Metric**: Total Funding of $30.1M (Series A led by Andreessen Horowitz) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Andreessen Horowitz (lead investor in Series A), Y Combinator (YC alum), Microsoft (Official Microsoft Partner) - **Growth Signals**: - 1,000,000+ users across 150+ enterprises in less than three years - 100% customer retention — not a single customer has churned - 428.6% headcount growth YoY (from ~16 to 87 employees) - Awarded BME Procurement Excellence Award (with REHAU) and DPW Growth Award - Average 10% additional cost savings for customers and 85% reduction in operational workload ## Competitive Advantages - **First-mover in multi-agent procurement**: World’s first multi-agent system purpose-built for procurement, not a generic automation tool. - **Enterprise-grade security & compliance**: ISO 27001 certified, hosted on Microsoft Azure Europe, fully GDPR compliant — a critical moat for large enterprise adoption. - **Deep integration ecosystem**: Official Microsoft Partner with secure integration into Microsoft architecture and existing P2P/ERP systems. - **Proven ROI at scale**: >95% of procurement requests flow through standardized, compliant processes; customers achieve 10% cost savings and 85% workload reduction. - **Zero churn**: 100% customer retention signals extreme product-market fit and stickiness. ## Strategic Focus - **Global expansion**: Actively hiring for Head of US Sales, indicating a push into the North American market. Already has a presence in the US and UK. - **Product depth**: Continuing to build out the five-layer platform to deepen automation and expand the scope of AI agents. - **Talent scaling**: Rapidly growing headcount (87 employees, +428.6% YoY) across engineering, sales, implementation, and operations. ## Why Work Here - **High-growth environment**: 428.6% YoY headcount growth means significant ownership, impact, and career acceleration for early hires. - **Mission-driven work**: Employees describe it as "a rare chance to build something that truly matters" alongside people who "raise your standards for the rest of your career." - **Strong engineering culture**: Founded by a CTO with expertise in machine learning; building the world's first multi-agent procurement system. - **Premier benefits package**: Top-notch Apple equipment, Employee Stock Options (SOPs), EGYM Wellpass, Mobility Allowance, Breakfast/Dinner/Shakes & Snacks provided. - **Culture**: "Lions" — a culture of celebrating milestones with true team spirit. Values-driven environment (specific values not publicly detailed). - **Work policy**: Not explicitly stated as remote/hybrid/office, but headquartered in Munich with roles listed across Germany, US, and UK. Likely hybrid given the collaborative startup environment. - **Notable perks**: Employee Stock Options (SOPs), premium equipment, meals on-site, wellness pass. ## Sources 1. [lio.ai](https://lio.ai/) 2. [lio.ai/about-us](https://lio.ai/about-us) 3. [LinkedIn Company Page](https://de.linkedin.com/company/lio-ai) 4. [Y Combinator Profile](https://www.ycombinator.com/companies/lio) 5. 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