Tech Lead Application Delivery - SAP MM

Kennametal Inc.; Bengaluru Urban; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Kennametal Inc. in Bangalore is seeking an experienced SAP MM Solution Architect / Lead Consultant to join the IT Business Solutions team. You will partner with Procurement, Purchasing, Sourcing, and Materials Management stakeholders to design scalable SAP MM solutions and drive end-to-end delivery.

The role requires a strong background in SAP MM, ECC/S4HANA, and cross-module integrations, with the ability to manage projects and lead teams across global stakeholders. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• 10+ years SAP experience with SAP MM ECC and/or S/4HANA.
• Experience in Purchasing, Procurement, Sourcing, and Materials Management processes.
• Hands-on experience across the complete project lifecycle: requirements, design, testing, deployment, production support.
• Experience working with global stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Excellent written and oral communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to lead a team and work independently.
• Experience partnering with internal business partners to define requirements and deliver solutions.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop SAP MM solutions within Kennametal's technology framework.
• Evaluate technical and economic feasibility of proposed solutions.
• Plan, schedule, and deliver SAP MM / procurement solutions.
• Lead solution architecture, configuration, development coordination, testing, deployment, and support.
• Manage cross-functional SAP projects and collaborate with business teams.
• Represent Kennametal in technology community activities and industry groups.
• Drive end-to-end procurement processes: PRs, RFQs, POs, contracts, vendor management, goods receipts, inventory, invoicing, stock transfers, subcontracting, services procurement.

Skills

SAP MM

ECC/S4HANA

Workflow integration

Cross-module integrations

Purchasing

Procurement

Sourcing

Materials Management

Project lifecycle

Global stakeholders

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in IT/SC/Business

Tools

SAP

S/4HANA

ECC

Job description

Job Description:

With over 85 years as an industrial technology leader, Kennametal Inc. delivers productivity to customers through materials science, tooling and wear-resistant solutions. Customers across aerospace and defence, earthworks, energy, general engineering and transportation turn to Kennametal to help them manufacture with precision and efficiency. Learn more at www.kennametal.com. Follow @Kennametal: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube.

Job Title: Tech Lead Application Delivery - SAP MM

Location: Bangalore

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced SAP MM Solution Architect / Lead Consultant to join our IT Business Solutions team. The Business Solutions Architect will act as a subject matter expert to the SAP MM-Sourcing team, providing project and operational support across the SAP MM/Sourcing modules and their associated applications. The candidate will partner with Procurement, Purchasing, Sourcing, and Materials Management stakeholders to understand business requirements, evaluate technical feasibility, design scalable SAP solutions, and drive end-to-end delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and develop solutions that support the business within Kennametals technology framework.
• Evaluate the technical and economic feasibility of proposed solutions.
• Research and evaluate alternative technology solutions.
• Using a matrixed team, plan, schedule, and deliver business solutions.
• Help drive the best out of the sourcing and financial management systems.
• Liaison with other internal IT and business functions to comprehensively resolve issues.
• Identify technology development improvement opportunities and prepare action plans.
• Identify and implement new uses of information technologies to assist Kennametal in meeting its strategic objectives.
• Manage projects as needed, typically less than a year in duration.
• Plan and manage own work and others as required.
• Ensure quality, timeliness, efficiency, and effectiveness of deliverables while providing regular and accurate status updates to business areas and line manager.
• Provide expertise on strategic issues and projects.
• Manage and participate in cross-functional teams and SAP projects.
• Represent and promote Kennametal through participation in technology community activities, industry groups, and associations.
• Collaborate with business teams to gather and analyze procurement and material management requirements.
• Design and deliver SAP MM / procurement solutions aligned with business objectives and enterprise standards.
• Lead solution architecture, configuration, development coordination, testing, deployment, and support activities.
• Evaluate technical feasibility and recommend optimal solutions.
• Drive end-to-end procurement processes including:
  • o Purchase Requisitions
  • o RFQs & Quotations
  • o Purchase Orders
  • o Contracts & Scheduling Agreements
  • o Vendor Management
  • o Goods Receipts
  • o Inventory Management
  • o Invoice Verification
  • o Stock Transfers
  • o Subcontracting & Consignment Processes
  • o Third-Party Procurement
  • o Services Procurement
  • o Procurement Analytics and Reporting
• Work closely with cross-functional teams and integrated SAP modules.
• Support continuous process improvement and SAP best practices.

Required Experience & Skills:

• 10+ years of SAP experience with strong expertise in SAP MM (ECC and/or S/4HANA). Workflow and Cross-Module Integrations (SD, PP, FI/CO, WM/EWM)
• Proven experience in Purchasing, Procurement, Sourcing, and Materials Management processes.
• Hands-on experience across the complete project lifecycle, including requirements gathering, solution design, testing, deployment, and production support.
• Experience working with global stakeholders and business teams.
• Excellent written and oral communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a multi-tasked environment.
• Ability to manage a team and work in a team environment, as well as independently.
• Ability to work with internal business partners to understand and define business requirements, manage expectations, and implement solutions that meet business objectives.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Commitment to detail, quality, and continuous improvement under tight deadlines.

Educational Qualifications:

Bachelor’s or master’s degree from a recognized university in:

• B.Tech / B.E.
• B.Sc.
• B.Com.
• MBA
• M.Sc.
• MCA
• Equivalent degree in IT, Supply Chain, Business, or related disciplines

Experience:

10+ Years

Employment Type:

Full Time

Role:

SAP MM Solution Architect / Lead Consultant – Procurement & Materials Management

As part of our core values, Kennametal is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all people. We are an Equal Opportunity employer.