Senior SAP Engineer

Job Description

The Position

The SAP Platform Team is responsible for The Company’s SAP Global Template asset, delivering enterprise-level capabilities through harmonized business processes and data.  The team is responsible for the operation of all Our SAP and integrated solutions, governance of the associated enterprise assets, and cost-effective delivery of capabilities to support achievement of immediate and future state business objectives.

Within the SAP Platform Team, The Senior SAP Engineer will assume responsibility for providing functional design and guidance for the SCM master data process impacted by Material, BOM/Recipe, Batch master, and Change control.  This role will focus on driving the alignment, standards, design, and prioritization of business requirements in partnership with value teams.

What will you do?

• Initiate and drive the development and implementation of SCM master data enhancements.
• Act as a liaison between business and technology teams to ensure that data-related business requirements are properly defined and communicated.
• Analyze current process and recommend system improvements.
• Oversee cross-functional projects and assist with program wide initiatives if needed.
• Manage project implementation requirements: Configuration, Unit testing, Integration testing, Documentation, Data Conversion/Migration, End user Support and Training.
• Conduct workshops to familiarize teams with master data functionality.
• Ensure adherence to SDLC guidelines, processes, and procedures.
• Roll out global template solutions for new master data scenarios.
• Involve in data migration and cutover activities relevant to SCM master data.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience Required

• University Degree - Computer Science, Information Systems or related field is preferred.
• SAP Life Sciences Industry experience preferred.
• Working with S/4HANA is a must.
• 3+ years of broad, comprehensive, and experience in Data Governance and/or Data Management.
• SAP experience in Material Master, BOM & Recipe,  Revision Level, Document Info Record and Batch Master.
• S4/Hana experience in Change Record and workflow methodologies is a must.
• SAP Fiori experience is a must.
• SAP PLM BOM synchronization is preferred.
• Familiarity with SAP security and interface concepts and experience in implementing security controls desired.
• Experience with other SAP modules in Supply Chain Management domain or wiliness to learn is welcome.
• General upgrade from ECC to S4.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of end-to-end master data processes, data projects, change control and the interdependencies for SCM master data.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to identify and resolve complex system issues.
• Ability to manage multiple simultaneous initiatives and prioritize work. 
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work as a team player with people from different disciplines with varying degrees of technical experience, competence in clear communication with peers, team members and business users.
• Experienced with Agile and Scrum methodologies.
• Knowledge of JIRA and Confluence tools preferred.
• Excellent English verbal/written communication skills.

What we offer

• Exciting work in a great team, global projects, international environment.
• Opportunity to learn and grow professionally within the company globally. 
• Hybrid working model, flexible role pattern (e.g., even 80% full-time is possible in justified cases). 
• Pension and health insurance contributions. 
• Internal reward system plus referral programme. 
• 5 weeks annual leave, 5 sick days, 15 days of certified sick leave paid above statutory requirements annually, 40 paid hours annually for volunteering activities, 12 weeks of parental contribution. 
• Cafeteria for tax free benefits according to your choice (meal vouchers, sport, culture, health, travel, etc.), Multisport Card. 
• Vodafone, Raiffeisen Bank and Foodora discount programmes. 
• Up-to-date laptop and iPhone.
• Parking in the garage, showers, refreshments, massage chairs, library, music corner. 
• Competitive salary, incentive pay, and many more.

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Required Skills:

Agile Project Management, Agile Tools, Business Requirements Documentation (BRD), Competency Management, Configuration Testing, Data Engineering, Data Migrations, Data Visualization, Design Applications, Integration Testing, Project Management Methodology (PMM), Project Planning, Software Development, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Standards Compliance, System Integration

Preferred Skills:

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

Domestic/International

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

n/a

Job Posting End Date:

09/28/2026

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