Lead SAP Architect - Procure to Pay Process

Smith+Nephew

21h • Hybrid

About The Position

Lead SAP Architect - Procure to Pay Process Life. Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living. Are you ready to lead the Procure to Pay architecture for a global SAP S4HANA transformation that underpins safe manufacturing, trusted supplier relationships and the delivery of life changing medical technologies? This is an opportunity to shape how a truly global organisation buys, receives and pays for the goods and services that keep our operations running. What you will be doing In this role you will become the strategic authority for the end to end Procure to Pay solution design across our S4 programme. You will build a harmonised global template that brings together procurement, inbound logistics, supplier collaboration and accounts payable into one coherent architecture. You will partner closely with business process owners, global SMEs and technology teams as you translate complex manufacturing, audit and quality requirements into a compliant and scalable design. Your work will guide global deployment plans while ensuring that every country rollout remains anchored in strong governance and high quality design principles. What does success look like Success means delivering a Procure to Pay solution that is reliable, globally consistent and trusted across regions. You will see teams working confidently in a unified template that simplifies processes and strengthens compliance. Suppliers will be seamlessly connected through digital collaboration tools. Manufacturing operations will benefit from stable inbound flows and full traceability. Finance and audit partners will see a system that is robust, transparent and ready for regulatory scrutiny. This role is based in either Hull or Wroclaw and follows a hybrid working approach. What you need to be successful 15 years ERP experience, ideally SAP Significant experience in SAP ERP and S4HANA with deep P2P and integration expertise Strong knowledge of procurement in regulated manufacturing environments Experience leading global solution design and template governance Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders Strong knowledge of Global P2P process harmonization, Integration architecture, Ariba and B2B You. Unlimited. 165 years of groundbreaking innovation requires a steadfast focus on what is next. We are passionate about you. You are what is next... Inclusion and Belonging: Committed to welcoming, celebrating and growing on diversity, with active Employee Inclusion Groups. Your Future: Access to generous annual bonus and pension schemes and Save As You Earn share options. Work Life Balance: Flexible vacation and paid time off including volunteering hours that help support our communities. Your Wellbeing: Private health and dental plans, healthcare cash plans, income protection and life assurance. Flexibility: A modern hybrid working model for most professional roles. Training: Hands on development with team customised mentoring. Extra Perks: Access to fitness discounts and salary sacrifice bicycle and car schemes. Smith+Nephew provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. Stay connected by joining our Talent Community. We're more than just a company - we're a community! Follow us on LinkedIn to see how we support and empower our employees and patients every day. Check us out on Glassdoor for a glimpse behind the scenes and a sneak peek into You. Unlimited., life, culture, and benefits at S+N. Explore our website and learn more about our mission, our team, and the opportunities we offer. Smith+Nephew is a global medical technology company. We design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living. We support healthcare professionals to return their patients to health and mobility, helping them to perform at their fullest potential. From our first employee and founder, T.J. Smith, to our team today, it’s our people who make Smith+Nephew a unique place. Yes, we love to innovate and develop exciting technologies, and we offer competitive salaries and progressive benefits. But it’s our culture - of Care, Collaboration and Courage - that really sets us apart. Through a spirit of ownership and can-do attitude we work together to win. We’re a company of people who care about each other, about our customers and their patients, and about our communities. Together, we fulfill our shared purpose of Life Unlimited.

Requirements

• 15 years ERP experience, ideally SAP
• Significant experience in SAP ERP and S4HANA with deep P2P and integration expertise
• Strong knowledge of procurement in regulated manufacturing environments
• Experience leading global solution design and template governance
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
• Strong knowledge of Global P2P process harmonization, Integration architecture, Ariba and B2B

Responsibilities

• Become the strategic authority for the end to end Procure to Pay solution design across our S4 programme.
• Build a harmonised global template that brings together procurement, inbound logistics, supplier collaboration and accounts payable into one coherent architecture.
• Partner closely with business process owners, global SMEs and technology teams as you translate complex manufacturing, audit and quality requirements into a compliant and scalable design.
• Guide global deployment plans while ensuring that every country rollout remains anchored in strong governance and high quality design principles.

Benefits

• Access to generous annual bonus and pension schemes and Save As You Earn share options.
• Flexible vacation and paid time off including volunteering hours that help support our communities.
• Private health and dental plans, healthcare cash plans, income protection and life assurance.
• A modern hybrid working model for most professional roles.
• Hands on development with team customised mentoring.
• Access to fitness discounts and salary sacrifice bicycle and car schemes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed