Business Process Expert / SAP OTC

Sika AG; Mannheim; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Sika is seeking an experienced Business Process Expert specialized in the SAP OTC stream to join the regional EMEA Business Process Team. You will drive process design and IT solutions across international projects and support S/4HANA rollouts in the EMEA region.

Responsibilities include template design, governance, documentation, and collaboration with central IT. Travel across the EMEA region (20-30%) is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of OTC experience with at least 4 years in OTC Process Architecture & Design.
• Proven functional SAP S/4HANA expertise.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end sales processes in an industrial environment.
• Willingness to travel in EMEA region (20-30%).
• Very good communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Independent management, process design and implementation of business requirements and IT solutions in various international projects.
• S/4 HANA roll-outs and integrations of Sika companies and acquisitions in the EMEA region.
• Collaboration on SAP OTC template design and roll-out programme.
• Process reviews and adjustments as part of the transformation from S/4 compatibility mode to S/4 standard.
• Active support during the design and implementation phase of new processes and system changes.
• Processing enquiries from the SAP process managers and coordination of corrective measures.
• Active participation in the digital transformation of company processes.
• Creating user documentation, process descriptions and analyses of change requests.

Skills

OTC processes

Analytical thinking

Team orientation

English communication

Education

Business administration degree or equivalent

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

Company Description

Sika is a specialty chemicals company with a globally leading position in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protection in the building sector and industrial manufacturing. Sika has subsidiaries in 103 countries around the world and, in over 400 factories, produces innovative technologies for customers worldwide. In doing so, it plays a crucial role in enabling the transformation of the construction and transportation sector toward greater environmental compatibility. With more than 33,000 employees, the company generated sales of CHF 11.20 billion in 2025.

Job Description

Are you ready for the next step in your career and want to seize the opportunity to become part of the success story of one of the world's most comprehensive and broadly positioned manufacturers of chemical products?

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Business Process Expert specialised in SAP OTC stream to join or regional EMEA Business Process Team. In this role you will cover the following responsibilities:

• Independent management, process design and implementation of business requirements and IT solutions in various international projects
• SAP S/4 HANA roll-outs and integrations of Sika companies and acquisitions in the EMEA region
• Collaboration on SAP OTC template design and roll-out programme
• Process reviews and adjustments as part of the transformation process from S/4 compatibility mode to S/4 standard
• Active support during the design and implementation phase of new processes and system changes
• Processing enquiries from the SAP process managers of the Sika companies, error analyses and coordination of corrective measures
• Active participation in the digital transformation of company processes
• Creating user documentation, process descriptions and analyses of change requests
• Close cooperation with the process managers of the specialist departments in the Sika companies and central IT
• Governance role in compliance with our template specifications for future S/4HANA rollouts

Qualifications

• A degree in business administration or a comparable qualification
• Minimum 7 years of experience in OTC domain with at least 4 years in OTC Process Architecture & Design
• Proven functional SAP S/4 HANA expertise
• Excellent understanding of the corporate value chain and end-to-end processes in an industrial environment with a focus on sales processes (OTC)
• Flexibility to familiarise yourself quickly with new issues, an independent way of working and enjoy developing innovative and future-oriented solutions together
• Strong analytical skills, structured thinking and strong team orientation to solve complex customer enquiries
• Very good communication skills in English
• Willingness to travel in EMEA region (20 - 30%)

Preferred

• SAP certifications or equivalent

Additional Information

• We offer intensive training and interesting perspectives for anyone who wants to build a career
• Sika is like a global SME: With subsidiaries in more than 100 countries around the world. This begins in Switzerland and breaks down borders allowing exciting prospects all around the world
• The chance to bring new ideas, interesting areas for development, and taking responsibility early on are some of the key factors that drive Sika's pioneering spirit

For this position visa sponsorship is not offered and only direct applications will be considered.

For any further information please reach us at [e-mail]

We offer competitive salaries, aligned with local market benchmarks and the specific scope and responsibilities of each role. Compensation is determined based skills relevant to the position, education and/or training. We are committed to fair and equitable pay practices in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.