Procurement Manager, SAP

Role Overview

• Provide functional ownership and leadership of SAP used across UK Procurement & Commercial.
• Ensure effective day-to-day operation and long-term health of SAP across all UK operating locations.
• Continuously assess and optimise SAP capability to streamline processes, improve data quality and enhance overall efficiency.
• Contribute to the definition and delivery of the UK Business Systems strategy and SAP roadmap.
• Lead SAP-related projects within the Business Systems Team, from initial requirements gathering through solution design, change request definition and implementation.
• Govern complex SAP change through formal change management processes, ensuring system stability, integrity and regulatory compliance.
• Enable the function to become increasingly data-driven through the development and oversight of SAP-based reporting and insight solutions.
• Provide central functional expertise and assurance in support of operational and strategic business requirements.
• Oversee the development and delivery of SAP training and guidance materials to ensure users have the appropriate level of system capability.
• Maintain ownership of data quality, integrity and security within SAP to support informed decision-making.
• Act as the senior escalation point for SAP system issues, working closely with IT and external partners to resolve risks and minimise disruption.
• Support Governance teams through the definition and maintenance of SAP-related processes and controls, using tools such as ProMapp.
• Promote effective knowledge management through structured documentation.
• Maintain awareness of industry trends and emerging SAP technologies, identifying opportunities to enhance SAP capability.

Requirements

• Essential Experience using the SAP S/4HANA platform in a business or functional role.
• Strong functional expertise in SAP within a Procurement or Supply Chain environment.
• Experience with SAP Ariba, SRM or other digital sourcing and supplier management platforms.
• Demonstrable experience of SAP change governance and system lifecycle management.
• Proven ability to build strong working relationships with stakeholders across Procurement, IT and related business functions.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts in a clear and accessible way.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience identifying and delivering system and process improvements.
• Highly IT literate, with a strong working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite.
• Self-motivated, adaptable and comfortable operating in a complex and changing environment.

Benefits

• Hybrid Working