IT Solution Architect P2P

IT Solution Architect – P2P

Location – Manchester, UK

Hybrid working 2 days in the office, 3 days WFH

Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across three continents. While we work in science, there’s no magic formula to how we do it. Our greatest scientific solution is talented people working together, devising ideas that help businesses to help people. In exchange, we let our people own their careers. Their ideas, big and small, genuinely improve the world. And that’s the kind of work we want to be part of.

As part of our ongoing pursuit of excellence, we will be kicking off a significant Transformation Project to introduce S/4HANA, and as such we have created several positions to support this enterprise project.

Role Purpose:

The IT Solution Architect P2P provides deep expertise in SAP S/4HANA, particularly in the procurement domain, and will be responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing the procurement solutions within the S/4HANA environment. This role requires a blend of strategic planning, technical expertise, and leadership to ensure the successful delivery of procurement processes that align with the organization's business objectives.

This position offers the opportunity to work on a high-impact ERP transformation project with exposure to cutting-edge SAP technologies. The role is critical to ensuring that the organization leverages S/4HANA to drive business value and operational efficiency.

Key Accountabilities:

• Lead the design and architecture of the procurement solution within the S/4HANA ERP transformation project, ensuring it meets business requirements and aligns with the overall IT strategy.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand their needs, translate them into technical requirements, and design solutions that are scalable, secure, and efficient.
• Oversee the implementation of procurement modules in S/4HANA, ensuring seamless integration with other modules such as finance, supply chain, and inventory management.
• Coordinate with project managers to develop and maintain project plans, schedules, and budgets specific to the procurement workstream.
• Lead workshops, design sessions, and other collaborative activities with stakeholders and technical teams to ensure a shared understanding of the solution.
• Establish and enforce standards, best practices, and guidelines for procurement processes within S/4HANA.
• Act as the primary point of contact for procurement-related issues within the S/4HANA project, providing regular updates to stakeholders, including executives, project sponsors, and business leaders.
• Lead efforts to continuously improve procurement processes and the overall architecture within the S/4HANA environment.
• Mentor and train team members and stakeholders on procurement functionalities and best practices within the S/4HANA framework.

Key requirements:

• Bachelors/Masters degree within IT, Computer Science, Business administration or related field
• Proven experience in at least one full-cycle S/4HANA implementation, specifically involving procurement processes.
• In-depth knowledge of SAP S/4HANA, particularly the procurement modules (e.g., MM, Ariba, Supplier Relationship Management).
• Proficiency in integration technologies and methodologies within SAP landscapes (e.g., SAP PI/PO, APIs, IDocs).
• Strong understanding of procurement business processes, including sourcing, purchasing, supplier management, and contract management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.

Every day, Lonza’s products and services have a positive impact on millions of people. For us, this is not only a great privilege, but also a great responsibility. How we achieve our business results is just as important as the achievements themselves. At Lonza, we respect and protect our people and our environment. Any success we achieve is no success at all if not achieved ethically.

We want to attract the best talent and recognize that they are not always available full-time. At Lonza, we will consider requests for flexible working hours. Please talk to us during the interview process about the flexibility you may need. (50% min).

People come to Lonza for the challenge and creativity of solving complex problems and developing new ideas in life sciences. In return, we offer the satisfaction that comes with improving lives all around the world. The satisfaction that comes with making a meaningful difference.