SAP ABAP Developer – PLM / BOM
Next Ventures are currently executing a search for an experienced SAP ABAP Developer with strong functional and technical expertise in SAP PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) and Bill of Materials (BOM). The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, enhancing, and supporting custom SAP solutions that enable efficient product lifecycle, engineering change management, and BOM processes across the enterprise.
Location
• Remote / Hybrid (onsite travel as required) Sweden
Swedish or european passport or UK passport holders required for client visits and workshops in Sweden (or Swedish residents permit holders).
Allocation: Full-time
Language: English
Start Date
• ASAP
Contract Type
• Freelance / Contract (full-time allocation)
Duration 3 to 6 months with option to extend
Key Responsibilities
• Develop, enhance, and maintain custom programs and interfaces related to SAP PLM and BOM
• Create technical specifications and translate business requirements into SAP ABAP solutions
• Support Engineering Change Management (ECM), Material Master & Document Management related processes
• Work closely with functional PLM consultants and business stakeholders to ensure accurate solution delivery
• Conduct unit testing and support system/integration testing (SIT & UAT)
• Optimize existing code to improve performance and comply with SAP best practices / clean core principles
• Troubleshoot production issues and provide timely resolutions
• Develop and maintain RFCs, BAPIs, BADIs, User Exits, OData services, CDS Views and Fiori enhancements (when relevant)
• Support end-to-end delivery including deployment documentation and handover to support teams
Required Skills & Experience
✔ 8+ years SAP ABAP development experience
✔ Strong hands-on development experience in SAP PLM and Engineering BOM
✔ Proven experience in ECM (Engineering Change Management) and Product Data Management
✔ Experience integrating SAP PLM with PP, MM, DMS or Variant Configuration (VC)
✔ Knowledge of Object-Oriented ABAP and ABAP on HANA
✔ Experience with IDOCs, ALVs, BADI/BTE enhancements, BAPIs, RFCs
✔ Familiarity with Fiori / OData services and modern SAP UX concepts
✔ Excellent communication and documentation skills
Nice to Have
• Experience in WWI Report Generation: Develop and maintain WWI report templates, • Work closely with cross-functional teams, including IT, business analysts, and project managers, to align document management solutions with business requirements.
• Understanding of SAP S/4HANA Clean Core principles.
• Experience in Manufacturing industries.
• English or Swedish language skills
Soft Skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, manufacturing, supply chain)
• Structured, proactive, and self-driven working approach
Typical Deliverables
• Technical specifications & development documentation
• Custom ABAP objects and extensions
• Unit testing documentation
• Support to SIT/UAT phases
• Deployment and hypercare support
More information is available on application
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