SAP Solutions Architect

Howdens; Raunds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Howdens Joinery is looking for an experienced SAP Solution Architect to join our Supply and Enterprise Team. This permanent role involves working on supply chain transformation projects, requiring onsite presence at least 3 days a week. Candidates should have experience in integrated supply chains and SAP project delivery.

Benefits

Competitive salary and annual bonus

Private medical insurance

Excellent pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution)

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Free lunch at onsite canteen

Staff Discount

Employee Assistance Programme

Reward and Recognition events

Qualifications

• Experience in vertically integrated Supply Chain businesses.
• Hands-on experience delivering multiple SAP projects with deep understanding of at least 2 core SAP modules.
• Working knowledge of modern integration platforms and cloud hosting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end lifecycle of deliverables ensuring solutions meet quality standards.
• Align Business, Data, Integration, Security, Application, and Technology to create robust solutions.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to deliver high-quality designs.

Skills

Solution Design

SAP Modules Understanding

Problem Solving

Stakeholder Collaboration

Integration Methods

Job description

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Howdens Joinery is 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.

It is a permanent role with flexible location options: our offices in Howden, Yorkshire; Brackmills Business Park, Northampton; or Raunds, Northamptonshire. The role requires onsite presence at least 3 days a week with the possibility of home working.

What will I be doing as a Solution Architect?

• Reporting to the Lead Architect, you will work on transformation projects with strong solution design skills in complex enterprise environments & lines of business, such as procurement, logistics, manufacturing, finance, HR, and service.
• You will align Business, Data, Integration, Security, Application, and Technology to create robust solutions.
• Collaborate closely with business stakeholders, product management, business analysts, lead developers, systems engineers, project managers, and the broader architecture community to deliver high-quality, feasible designs to development and delivery teams.
• This is a hands-on role, working with the project manager and delivery team to oversee the end-to-end lifecycle of deliverables, ensuring solutions are delivered on scope, on time, within budget, and meet quality standards to serve our customers.

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

• Experience in vertically integrated Supply Chain businesses and the complex solutions to support them.
• Hands-on experience delivering multiple SAP projects, with deep understanding of at least 2 core SAP modules.
• The ability to guide and assist the Design authority in highly complex, enterprise-scale environments.
• Confident, engaging, with a strong work ethic and a passion for transformation and innovation.
• A pragmatic problem solver with a can-do attitude, capable of exploring options and devising solutions around challenges.
• Ability to support overall business strategy, transformation, and technology direction.
• Working knowledge of modern integration platforms, system integration methods, and cloud hosting platforms.
• Good understanding of TOGAF and other architecture methodologies, along with knowledge of emerging technologies and trends.

What we can offer you

• Competitive salary and annual bonus.
• Private medical insurance.
• Excellent pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution).
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with options to buy additional days.
• Free lunch at our onsite canteen.
• Staff Discount.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Reward and Recognition events.

About Howdens:

Howdens Joinery is the UK’s leading trade kitchen supplier, offering thousands of products across kitchens, joinery, and hardware. With over 800 depots across the UK and Europe, we serve more than 460,000 trade professionals. Our sales last year reached approximately £2.3 billion, and we have an ambitious growth plan.

Join us to develop within a fast-paced, commercial environment and be part of an organization recognized for workplace excellence as one of the Best Big Companies to Work For.