Business Process Expert SAP SD

Next Ventures; Berlin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

30 days annual leave

Company pension

Training & development

Job summary

Next Ventures invites applications for a Business Process Expert SAP SD to join our established Business Solutions function. This in-house role offers ownership of international SAP SD projects, bridging business, IT and external partners to design scalable SAP solutions across a multinational organisation.

You will lead demanding initiatives, drive adoption of SAP SD, and harmonise processes across borders while coordinating system integrators and managing demand through to delivery.

Qualifications

• At least two years of professional experience within SAP, IT project management, business applications or a comparable technology role.
• Practical experience working with SAP SD.
• Experience within a complex, international or multi-entity organisation.
• Strong stakeholder-management skills and the confidence to challenge business requirements constructively.
• Ability to translate business needs into clear technical and functional solutions.
• A service-focused and collaborative approach.
• Business-fluent English and advanced German language skills.
• Experience as an SAP Template Responsible or Scenario Owner would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of project or change methodologies such as PMP or Scrum would be beneficial, although training can be provided.

Responsibilities

• Lead international SAP and business technology projects using structured project delivery methodologies.
• Drive the continued adoption, development and optimisation of SAP SD solutions.
• Coordinate external system integrators responsible for configuration, maintenance, upgrades and technical support.
• Own the demand-management lifecycle—from capturing and challenging requirements through approval, design and delivery.
• Translate commercial requirements into scalable, high-quality SAP solutions.
• Act as the key interface between business stakeholders, technical teams and external delivery partners.
• Support the harmonisation of business processes and SAP solutions across multiple countries.
• Identify connections between projects and functions to create greater efficiency and avoid duplicated solutions.
• Lead change activities associated with projects that have a significant organisational impact.
• Support, improve and modernise business applications while advising stakeholders on suitable technologies.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of global SAP templates and standardised processes.

Skills

SAP SD

Project management

Stakeholder mgmt

International exposure

English fluent

German advanced

Requirements tracing

Job description

Industry: Pharmaceutical / Life Sciences

The Company

Our client is a major international pharmaceutical and healthcare organisation with more than 17,000 employees worldwide.

Its products are available across approximately 140 countries, supported by an extensive international network of production and R&D facilities.

The Berlin operation employs around 2,000 people and plays an important role in supporting more than 30 international markets.

This is a highly stable, successful business that combines more than 130 years of history with continued investment in technology, innovation and modernisation.

You will join a collaborative, international environment where SAP supports business-critical processes that ultimately help improve healthcare outcomes for millions of patients.

The Opportunity

We are searching for an Business Process Expert SAP SD to join an established Business Solutions function and lead international, high-impact technology initiatives.

This is an in-house position offering a strong combination of SAP ownership, project leadership and business engagement. You will operate between the business, internal IT teams and external implementation partners - helping to shape scalable SAP solutions across a complex international organisation.

Your Responsibilities

• Lead international SAP and business technology projects using structured project delivery methodologies.
• Drive the continued adoption, development and optimisation of SAP SD solutions.
• Coordinate external system integrators responsible for configuration, maintenance, upgrades and technical support.
• Own the demand-management lifecycle—from capturing and challenging requirements through approval, design and delivery.
• Translate commercial requirements into scalable, high-quality SAP solutions.
• Act as the key interface between business stakeholders, technical teams and external delivery partners.
• Support the harmonisation of business processes and SAP solutions across multiple countries.
• Identify connections between projects and functions to create greater efficiency and avoid duplicated solutions.
• Lead change activities associated with projects that have a significant organisational impact.
• Support, improve and modernise business applications while advising stakeholders on suitable technologies.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of global SAP templates and standardised processes.

Your Background

• At least two years of professional experience within SAP, IT project management, business applications or a comparable technology role.
• Practical experience working with SAP SD.
• Experience within a complex, international or multi-entity organisation.
• Strong stakeholder-management skills and the confidence to challenge business requirements constructively.
• Ability to translate business needs into clear technical and functional solutions.
• A service-focused and collaborative approach.
• Business-fluent English and advanced German language skills.
• Experience as an SAP Template Responsible or Scenario Owner would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of project or change methodologies such as PMP or Scrum would be beneficial, although training can be provided.

What Is Offered

• A permanent in-house position within a highly stable international organisation.
• Genuine ownership of international SAP SD projects and solutions.
• Hybrid working and flexible working hours.
• 30 days' annual leave, with options to take additional time off.
• Competitive salary with holiday and Christmas bonuses.
• Company pension scheme and additional insurance benefits.
• Structured onboarding with welcome days, a buddy and mentoring support.
• Access to professional training, workshops and talent-development programmes.
• Subsidised meals, employee discounts and additional family-related benefits.
• Health services, sports activities, life coaching and family-support programmes.
• Excellent public transport connections, parking and electric-vehicle charging facilities.