Solution Architecture Business Relationship Lead

McCormick & Company; Aylesbury; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in flavor is seeking a Solution Architecture Business Relationship Lead in the UK. This hybrid role involves leading project mobilization and implementing SAP manufacturing solutions, while maintaining solution architecture and developing integration plans. Candidates must have proficiency in SAP, excellent communication skills, and experience in relationship building. Join a company that fosters a culture of growth and respect, contributing to enhancing meal experiences worldwide.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in SAP solution architecture for end-to-end implementations within manufacturing environments.
• Experience in documenting system design and configuration.
• Fluency in English; ability to influence across business stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead project mobilization and solution design for SAP manufacturing solutions.
• Maintain SAP solution architecture and develop integration plans.
• Serve as project leader or Solution Architect for multiple applications.

Skills

SAP solution architecture

Relationship building

Verbal communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Job description

Solution Architecture Business Relationship Lead

Łódź, Poland, OR Haddenham, UK – Hybrid setting

Main Responsibilities

• Lead project mobilization along with blueprinting, solution design for end-to-end SAP manufacturing solutions using modules like SAP PP, MM, QM and seamless integration with third party applications.
• Developing and maintaining SAP solution architecture, product road mapping and integration plans.
• Owns IT LTP in area of expertise. Working closely with steering committees, business leads, Business Relationship Directors (BRD), internal and external customers, vendors and peer companies, research, evaluate, and recommend new technologies to support McCormick’s strategic initiatives.
• Business Relationship Management – primary liaison to business workstream leaders to define solution, address business objectives, enable efficiencies. Influence business LTP with technology acumen.
• Serve as project functional leader or Solution Architect on multiple applications, technology projects and strategic planning initiatives.

Candidate Profile

• Proficiency in SAP solution architecture for end-to-end implementations within manufacturing environments, covering Production, Quality, Warehouse Operations and Supply Planning. Preferably experienced in at least two full-cycle deployments.
• Demonstrated experience in documentation of system design, configuration, and process specifications.
• Ability to build strong relationships, influence across business stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Excellent organizational and verbal communication skills, with strong problem-solving skills and sound judgment. Fluent in English.
• Knowledge of non-SAP products is nice to have.

Company

At McCormick, we bring our passion for flavor to work each day. We encourage growth, respect everyone's contributions and do what's right for our business, our people, our communities and our planet. Join us on our quest to make every meal and moment better.

Founded in Baltimore, MD in 1889 in a room and a cellar by 25-year-old Willoughby McCormick with three employees, McCormick is a global leader in flavour. With over 14,000 employees around the world and more than $6 Billion in annual sales, the Company manufactures, markets, and distributes spices, seasoning mixes, condiments and other flavourful products to the entire food industry, retail outlets, food manufacturers, food service businesses and consumers.

While our global headquarters are in the Baltimore, Maryland, USA area, McCormick operates and serves customers from nearly 60 locations in 25 countries and 170 markets in Asia-Pacific, China, Europe, Middle East and Africa, and the Americas, including North, South and Central America with recognized brands including Polish brands Kamis and Galeo, or UK’s brand Schwartz.

At McCormick, we have over a 100-year legacy based on our “Power of People” principle. This principle fosters an unusually dedicated workforce requiring a culture of respect, recognition, inclusion and collaboration based on the highest ethical values.

Agencies: McCormick as needed will work with external recruitment vendors through our Agency Portal. Unless previously contacted, McCormick does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting agencies.

McCormick & Company is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, colour, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies.