SAP Manager Operation & Logistics (m/f/d)

Overview

Bruker is enabling scientists and engineers to make breakthrough post-genomic discoveries and develop new applications that improve the quality of human life. Bruker’s high performance scientific instruments and high value analytical and diagnostic solutions enable scientists to explore life and materials at molecular, cellular, and microscopic levels. In close cooperation with our customers, Bruker is enabling innovation, improved productivity, and customer success in post-genomic life science molecular and cell biology research, in applied and biopharma applications, in microscopy, as well as in industrial and cleantech research, and semiconductor metrology in support of AI. Bruker offers differentiated, high-value life science and diagnostics systems and solutions in preclinical imaging, proteomics and multiomics, spatial and single-cell biology, structural and condensate biology, as well as in clinical microbiology and molecular diagnostics. 

 

For more information, please visit www.bruker.com.

 

The SAP Manager Operations & Logistics (m/f/d) is responsible for leading the global SAP Operations & Logistics function, ensuring change the delivery, support, continuous improvement, and strategic evolution of SAP solutions across manufacturing, supply chain, procurement, warehouse management, quality management, and logistics processes.

The role combines leadership, business partnership, SAP solution governance, and project delivery responsibilities to drive operational excellence, business transformation, and the adoption of SAP S/4HANA and related digital technologies across Bruker's global operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a global team of SAP functional consultants and external partners supporting Operations & Logistics processes through objectives-based management (MbO).
• Partner with global business stakeholders to define and execute the SAP roadmap for Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Procurement, Warehouse Management, Logistics, Quality Management, and Product Lifecycle Management.
• Drive process standardization, harmonization, and continuous improvement initiatives across Bruker's global manufacturing and logistics organizations.
• Provide functional and solution governance for SAP Operations & Logistics applications, ensuring compliance with corporate policies, quality standards, security requirements, and regulatory obligations.
• Lead SAP demand management activities including business case development, solution evaluation, prioritization, and project initiation.
• Manage SAP application lifecycle activities including support, enhancements, upgrades, testing, release management, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure delivery of SLA- and KPI-driven operational support services while maintaining high system availability and business user satisfaction.
• Lead and support global SAP transformation initiatives, including SAP S/4HANA programs, cloud adoption, process modernization, and integration projects.
• Collaborate with Enterprise Architecture, Digital Manufacturing, Data & Analytics, Integration, and Infrastructure teams to deliver scalable end-to-end business solutions.
• Establish and monitor KPIs, service performance metrics, project delivery metrics, and operational effectiveness indicators.
• Allocate and manage internal and external resources, budget, project priorities, and vendor relationships to achieve business and IT objectives.
• Act as project sponsor, project manager, or workstream lead for strategic Operations & Logistics initiatives.
• Recruit, develop, coach, and mentor team members to build a high-performing and future-ready SAP organization.
• Contribute to IT strategy development, budget planning, innovation initiatives, and technology roadmap planning.
• Drive the adoption of SAP best practices, SAP Fiori, automation, analytics, and emerging SAP technologies to improve operational efficiency and business value.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree and/or equivalent work experience.
• Proven track record of leading large-scale SAP implementation, upgrade, and optimization projects.
• Leadership experience managing global SAP teams and external partners.
• Fluent English required; German is a strong advantage.