Solutions Architect

KDR Talent Solutions UK; Highbridge; On-site; GBP 111,000 - 166,000; Part time

Job summary

We are partnering with a prominent household UK brand near Bristol to appoint a hands-on Solution Architect. The role covers enterprise systems, data integration, and supply chain logistics, shaping technology across ERP, data platforms, and operational processes.

The successful candidate will bridge business requirements with scalable architectural designs, engaging C-suite and senior stakeholders while guiding multi-vendor integration efforts on a hybrid working pattern.

Qualifications

• Proven track record as a Solution Architect in FMCG, Manufacturing, Logistics or Supply Chain environments.
• Experience designing across ERP, data integration, security and infrastructure.
• Ability to translate complex business requirements into resilient architectural blueprints.
• Proven ability to influence C-suite and senior leaders on technology choices.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and delivery of scalable tech solutions across ERP, Supply Chain, Logistics and Data.
• Translate supply chain and manufacturing needs into architectural blueprints.
• Architect data pipelines and integration strategies between legacy systems and cloud/SaaS platforms.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and vendors to align technology with business goals.

Skills

Proven track record

Broad architectural scope

Enterprise systems & integration

Stakeholder impact

Job description

Solution Architect | Enterprise FMCG & Supply Chain Systems

Location: Bristol (Hybrid – 2 days/week in-office)

Contract Type:1–2 Year Fixed-Term Contract (FTC)(Day-rate contract potentially considered)

The Opportunity

We are headhunting on behalf of a beloved household UK brand based near Bristol, known for its commitment to quality, sustainability, and innovation.

They are embarking on a major technology modernization journey across their enterprise landscape and need a hands-on, broad-scope Solution Architect to shape and drive the design. You won’t be locked into a single niche here, this is a wide-reaching role spanning enterprise systems, complex data integrations, operational processes, and supply chain logistics.

What You’ll Do

• Drive Enterprise Architecture:Lead the design and delivery of scalable tech solutions across core operational business areas (ERP, Supply Chain, Logistics, Data).
• Bridge Tech & Business:Translate complex business requirements from supply chain and manufacturing teams into resilient architectural blueprints.
• Data & Integration Management:Architect seamless data pipelines and integration strategies to connect legacy infrastructure with modern cloud/SaaS platforms.
• Stakeholder Ownership:Work closely with C-suite stakeholders, operational leaders, and 3rd-party vendors to align technology with strategic business goals.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven Track Record:Solid experience as a Solution Architect within FMCG, Manufacturing, Logistics, or Supply Chain environments.
• Broad Architectural Scope:Comfortable working across applications, data integration, security, and infrastructure (not just a pure software or pure cloud architect).
• Enterprise Systems & Integration:Experience integrating complex ecosystems (ERP, WMS, modern data stacks, middleware/APIs).
• Stakeholder Impact:Pragmatic, persuasive, and able to demystify technical decisions for non-technical business leaders.

Working Pattern & Terms

• Hybrid Model:2 days/week on-site near Bristol for critical collaboration; 3 days/week remote.
• Engagement:Offered primarily as a 1 to 2-year Fixed-Term Contract, providing medium-term stability on high-impact projects.(Flexible day-rate contract options may be explored for the right candidate).