SAP Solutions Architect

Howdens; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading trade kitchen supplier in the UK is seeking an experienced SAP Solution Architect to manage transformation projects within the Supply and Enterprise Team. The role involves strong solution design skills in complex business environments and requires hands-on experience with SAP modules. The position offers competitive salary, annual bonuses, and comprehensive benefits including private medical insurance and a robust pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual company bonus

Private medical insurance

Excellent pension scheme

25 days holiday

Free lunch

Staff discount

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in delivering multiple projects in SAP.
• Good understanding of TOGAF and other architecture methodologies.
• Working knowledge of modern integration platforms.

Responsibilities

• Work on transformation projects and have strong solution design skills.
• Align Business, Data, Integration, Security, Application, and Technology.
• Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of deliverables.

Skills

SAP modules

Solution design

Supply Chain experience

Pragmatic problem-solving

Integration platforms

Job description

Howdens Joinery are looking for an experienced SAP Solution Architect to join our Supply and Enterprise Team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a confident and engaging Solution Architect to work on several interesting and challenging supply chain transformation projects and support the strategic vision of Howdens.

Permanent role you can be based from either our offices in Howden, Yorkshire, Brackmills Business Park, Northampton or Raunds, Northamptonshire. Based onsite at least 3 days a week with home working.

What will I be doing as a Solution Architect?

• Reporting to the Lead Architect, you will work on transformation projects and have strong solution design skills in complex enterprise environments & lines of business, such as procurement, logistics, manufacturing, finance, HR and service.
• You will be able to align Business, Data, Integration, Security, Application, and Technology effectively to create robust solutions.
• Work closely with business stakeholders, product management, business analysts, lead developers, systems engineers, project managers and the broader architecture community to provide feasible, high-quality designs to the development and delivery teams.
• This is a hands‑on role, working closely with the PM and delivery team to oversee and manage the end‑to‑end lifecycle of deliverables to ensure solutions are delivered according to scope and future direction, as well as on time, on budget and with high quality to ensure service to our customers.

What do I need to qualify for this Solution Architect role?

• Experience in vertically integrated Supply Chain business and the complex solutions required to support them.
• Hands‑on experience in delivering multiple projects in SAP, with a deep understanding of at least 2 of the core SAP modules.
• The ability to guide and assist the Design authority in highly complex enterprise scale environments.
• Confident, engaging, and a strong work ethic with a passion for transformation and innovation.
• A pragmatic problem solver with a can‑do attitude, that can help and steer the team to explore options and devise solutions around challenges and problems.
• Able to support the overall business strategy, transformation, and technology direction.
• Working knowledge of modern integration platforms, various methods to integrate systems and cloud hosting platforms.
• Good understanding of TOGAF and other architecture methodologies, knowledge of emerging technologies and architectural trends.

What we can offer you

• Competitive salary and annual company bonus.
• Company car or car allowance.
• Private medical insurance.
• Excellent pension scheme (company contribution of up to 12%).
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays with the option to buy additional days.
• Free lunch at our onsite canteen.
• Staff Discount.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Exceptional Reward and Recognition events.

About Howdens

Howdens Joinery is the UK’s number one trade kitchen supplier providing thousands of products across kitchens, joinery, and hardware. We have over 800 depots throughout the UK and Europe – making us the first choice for more than 460,000 loyal trade professionals. Last year our sales reached circa 2.3bn, and we have an ambitious growth agenda.

As well as the opportunity to develop within a fast paced and commercial environment, you will be part of a rewarding organisation recognised for excellence in the workplace in the Best Big Companies to Work For.