86 Sap Architect jobs in the United Kingdom

SAP Architect P&SC

Length: 12 months

Rate: 700 to 750 per day via umbrella

Location: Portsmouth (Hybrid working)

***CANDIDATES MUST BE ELIGIBLE FOR SECURITY CLEARANCE TO BE CONSIDERED***

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The SAP Procurement & Supply Chain Architect Contractor is a crucial role in the SAP (Neptune) organization, and is accountable for the solution/service design, configuration and support services of the SAP Procurement & Supply Chain modules, systems, solutions, and integration.

The SAP P&SC Architect also responsible for the line management of the SAP Procurement & Supply Chain team (including MM, SCP, PP, WM, Inventory and MRP).

Working closely with the Head of SAP, SAP Project Managers, and the Business Process Leads /Owners to ensure delivery of the Neptune (SAP) Programme, Projects/Changes and Service to our customers.

KEY RESPONSIBILITES:

• Proven Architect experience of design, configuration, of SAP P&SC area, including Materials Mgt, Supply Chain Planning, Production Planning, Warehouse Mgt, Inventory, MRP and related modules / areas.
• Expert understanding of configuration dependencies and integration points between separate functional modules of SAP P&SC and the related SAP modules SAP systems.
• Delivers line management / leadership to ensure the SAP Procurement & Supply Chain team cohesion, sufficiently resourced based on Projects/Changes within the pipeline, individual performance/development, and incident resolution aligned to agreed SLA's
• Leads regular team and business meetings to review service, project reviews and change management within the area of SAP P&SC area.
• Ensures the SAP P&SC team adheres to all IT / SAP governance and processes.
• Member of the Neptune (SAP) Solution Architect/Design Team and Change Control Board to ensure all changes are reviewed against solution design and the current Programme and Change plan for SAP P&SC
• Expert solution architect in design, configuration, support and business process knowledge of SAP Procurement & Supply Chain area
• Manages the delivery of solution design, configuration, and support of the business processes in SAP.
• Leads relevant Changes/Transport approval as part of the SAP Transport Management process.
• Leads in the review and impact assessment of all project/change requests to ensure business requirements are assessed against current Neptune (SAP) template and SAP Standard
• Ensures all Business Processes, Functional specification, technical specifications, Test scripts and Training documentation are created, review and version controlled.
• Ensure compliance to existing standards, and development of required data and reporting standards.
• Ensure the integrity of the SAP P&SC configuration in the SAP systems across multiple landscapes.
• Ensures the SAP P&SC Team; Solution Leads, Functional and Support Analysts (where applicable) deliver changes to the solution to the best practice configuration skills.
• Assist Solution Leads and Functional Analysts with responding to user requirements, problem resolution, develop designs, and process modeling.
• Conduct configuration changes to accommodate projects, change requests and proactively lead continuous improvements.
• Lead and demonstrate proof of concept activities.
• Perform initial testing of problem fixes, change request, enhancements, and new functionality.
• Work with and assist, SAP Functional and Support analysts to facilitate incident & problem resolution.
• Work with SAP and relevant third parties to resolve software issues.
• Lead the SAP P&SC team on all SAP releases, upgrades, enhancements/new functionality and perform application research, assessments and make recommendations.
• When required work with the Solution Leads, Functional or Support Analysts team to perform break/fix analysis and recommend solutions for incidents in SAP P&SC related processes.
• Expert experience of the business processes and how the application supports the processes.
• Understands and applies methodologies and procedures.
• Ensure all Technical, Configuration and process documentation is up to date and valid. Where required complete regular reviews with the SAP P&SC team and Business Process owners.

KEY SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• A university degree or relevant experience in Procurement & Supply Chain.
• Minimum of 7 years' experience of SAP P&SC (including Materials Mgt, Production Planning, Supply Chain Planning, Warehouse Mgt, Inventory and MRP) design, configuration, and programme/project delivery.
• Proven experience of large SAP Programmes and successful delivery
• Experience in Line / Team Management and Leadership
• Excellent understanding of business processes and integrations within SAP Procurement and Supply Chain related solutions required to deliver the service.
• Integration experience with SAP P&SC and related SAP modules/third party solutions

COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to lead and manage teams including permanent, contract and third-party employees.
• Experience of working with large SAP Programmes, Changes or SAP System Integrator
• Proven experience of IT Governance and Leadership
• Ability to be flexible and work analytically in a problem-solving environment.
• Management of reporting and change programmes/projects.
• Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills.
• Previous experience as a consultant or customer facing experiences (Internal or External).
• Excellent organizational, multi-tasking, and time-management skills.
• Experience working in an environment where negotiation, influence, mediation and conflict management skills are required.
• To lead on continuous improvement of the current solution.
• Focus on delivering customer service and quality solutions.

DESIRED:

• SAP Certified MM
• Excellent experience in Production Planning and Warehouse Management
• Exposure to ITIL Framework.

SECURITY CRITERIA TO BE ACHIEVED:

• MOD SC Security clearance

About the job you’re considering

You will work within the SAP Integration team to deliver inventive and often pioneering SAP solutions to some of the UKs most successful and forward-thinking organisations. As part of a team of skilled and professional consultants you will receive the support required to deliver as well as grow within the Capgemini organisation.
About our UK SAP Practice Team:  Capgemini UK is a leading SAP Integration Partner, helping our clients navigate through complex SAP transformations. Capgemini UK has 1000 + SAP practitioners across UK & India and are ranked #1 for SAP S/4HANA® certifications in UK and globally. We work closely with our clients to transform their business together using the latest SAP products and architecture, a deep knowledge of industries and markets, and innovative delivery methodologies. 

About our UK SAP Practice Team:  Capgemini UK is a leading SAP Integration Partner, helping our clients navigate through complex SAP transformations. Capgemini UK has 1000 + SAP practitioners across UK & India and are ranked #1 for SAP S/4HANA® certifications in UK and globally. We work closely with our clients to transform their business together using the latest SAP products and architecture, a deep knowledge of industries and markets, and innovative delivery methodologies.

Hybrid working: The places that you work from day to day will vary according to your role, your needs, and those of the business; it will be a blend of Company offices, client sites, and your home; noting that you will be unable to work at home 100% of the time.

If you are successfully offered this position, you will go through a series of pre-employment checks, including:
identity, nationality (single or dual) or immigration status, employment history going back 3 continuous years, and unspent criminal record check (known as Disclosure and Barring Service)

Your role

• Provide Solution Architecture guidance for identified projects and oversee and provide quality assurance by mentoring, monitoring and training delivery teams
• Deliver agile services from across the Company portfolio in a fast-changing environment. Drive the industrialization of services delivery and the implementation process
• Ensure customer success, satisfaction, and reference ability in SAP Integration projects
• SME Face-off for external and internal stakeholders is the point of expertise related to the area under consideration for both the customer as well as the internal team
• Provide strategic direction to the competency build for the area in terms of areas of focus and related roadmaps

You can bring your whole self to work. At Capgemini building an inclusive future is part of everyday life and will be part of your working reality. We have built a representative and welcoming environment, for everyone.

Your skills and experience

• Extensive implementation and consulting experience for implementing in SAP PI/PO, Cloud Platform Integration, Integration Suite and API
• Experience of transforming businesses and business processes using SAP integration technologies
• Strong customer focus with good client facing consulting capability as roles are working collaboratively with our clients, and on behalf of our clients
• Playing an active part in Process Improvement, ensuring compliance with all relevant quality processes and procedures, including completion of all the specified quality records

Your security clearance

To be successfully appointed to this role, it is a requirement to obtain Security Check (SC) clearance. 
To obtain SC clearance, the successful applicant must have resided continuously within the United Kingdom for the last 5 years, along with other criteria and requirements.
Throughout the recruitment process, you will be asked questions about your security clearance eligibility such as, but not limited to, country of residence and nationality. Some posts are restricted to sole UK Nationals for security reasons; therefore, you may be asked about your citizenship in the application process.

What does ‘Get the Future You Want’ mean for you?

You will be encouraged to have a positive work-life balance. Our hybrid-first way of working means we embed hybrid working in all that we do and make flexible working arrangements the day-to-day reality for our people. All UK employees are eligible to request flexible working arrangements.
You will be joining one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies®, as recognised by Ethisphere® for 12 consecutive years. We live our values by making ethical business choices every day. Working ethically is at the centre of our culture at Capgemini, meaning you will be helping to create a future we can all be proud of.
Capgemini. Get The Future You Want.

Why you should consider Capgemini 

Growing clients’ businesses while building a more sustainable, more inclusive future is a tough ask. When you join Capgemini, you’ll join a thriving company and become part of a collective of free-thinkers, entrepreneurs and industry experts. We find new ways technology can help us reimagine what’s possible. It’s why, together, we seek out opportunities that will transform the world’s leading businesses, and it’s how you’ll gain the experiences and connections you need to shape your future. By learning from each other every day, sharing knowledge, and always pushing yourself to do better, you’ll build the skills you want. You’ll use your skills to help our clients leverage technology to innovate and grow their business. So, it might not always be easy, but making the world a better place rarely is.

About Capgemini

Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organisations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. 
It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fuelled by its market leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem. The Group reported 2024 global revenues of €22.1 billion. 
Get The Future You Want |

• A university degree or relevant experience in Procurement & Supply Chain.
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience of SAP P&SC (including Materials Mgt, Production Planning, Supply Chain Planning, Warehouse Mgt, Inventory and MRP) design, configuration, and programme/project delivery.
• Proven experience of large SAP Programmes and successful delivery
• Experience in Line / Team Management and Leadership
• Integration experience with SAP P&SC and related SAP modules/third party solutions

• SAP Certified MM
• Excellent experience in Production Planning and Warehouse Management
• Exposure to ITIL Framework.

• A university degree or relevant experience in Procurement & Supply Chain.
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience of SAP P&SC (including Materials Mgt, Production Planning, Supply Chain Planning, Warehouse Mgt, Inventory and MRP) design, configuration, and programme/project delivery.
• Proven experience of large SAP Programmes and successful delivery
• Experience in Line / Team Management and Leadership
• Integration experience with SAP P&SC and related SAP modules/third party solutions

• SAP Certified MM
• Excellent experience in Production Planning and Warehouse Management
• Exposure to ITIL Framework.

Job title: Solution Architect (SAP PP/DS)

Employment: Permanent

Location:  UK-Based, flexible (remote/hybrid)

Salary:  Excellent basic salary depending on experience

Benefits: 24 days holiday, paid birthday day off, paid volunteer day, holiday buy & sell, Bupa private healthcare, 5% employer matched pension contribution, life insurance 4x annual salary, electric car lease scheme, funded social events, investment in personal development, you chose the charity we make the financial contribution, CSR initiatives, and much more!

The role overview

We’re looking for an experienced SAP Solution Architect specialising in Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling (PP/DS) to join our high-performing team. You'll play a pivotal role in guiding our clients through complex SAP transformations, shaping solution architecture, and delivering real-world business impact across end-to-end SAP implementations.

• Act as the Solution Architect across multiple SAP projects, ensuring successful design, build, configure and delivery.

• Be a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, clearly articulating SAP PP/DS functionality and the impact of design choices.

• Lead and guide internal teams across solution design, testing, documentation, training, and customer go-lives.

• Own and drive the creation of blueprints, functional specs, and end-to-end solution design.

• Provide strategic advice on SAP architecture, system changes, and process improvements.

• Represent The Config Team at customer workshops, requirement gathering sessions, and pre-sales engagements.

• Work closely with our technical teams to shape bespoke system changes and integrations.

• Take ownership of quality, risks, and scope on large or complex SAP initiatives.

• Support continuous improvement, innovation, and internal knowledge-sharing initiatives.

• Get involved in recruitment, mentoring, and identifying opportunities to grow our offering within existing customers.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Deep knowledge of S/4HANA , Fiori , CIF , heuristics , and PP/DS optimizers .

• Proven track record of leading multiple full SAP project life cycles .

• Expert in complex solution design and configuration within SAP PP/DS.

• Excellent understanding of manufacturing planning processes and SAP module integration.

• Confident in solution testing, architecture reviews, and functional spec creation.

• Strong leadership in workshops, requirement gathering, and stakeholder management.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage confidently at all levels.

• Fluent in written and verbal English.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.

The Config Team

We are a leading SAP Supply Chain Consultancy, with a people-centric and collaborative culture focused on employee well-being, learning and development and creating an excellent place to work for our people. We aim to delight customers with the exceptional delivery of SAP projects.

More reasons to apply

• Hybrid working and modern day working practices.

• Enjoy the credibility of working with an SAP Gold Partner.

• Deliver SAP Supply Chain projects for globally recognised brands including S/4 HANA.

• Join a robust internal network of supportive and collaborative Supply Chain Consultants.

• Celebrate being part of an Investors In People Gold Accredited organisation.

• Opportunity to become SAP certified with an SAP Learning Hub Licence.

• Be part of a professional consultancy that values it’s people.

Find out more about Life At The Config Team on Glassdoor where we our proud to say our past and current  employees highly rate us:  

The Config Team values:

Values: Customers – Results - Innovation –  Skills - People - Teamwork

If you would like to find out more or for a full job description, we would love to hear from you soon. Please submit your CV.