Global SAP Process and solution architect

12-month contract Switzerland 50% onsite French speaking part

We are partnering with a leading global biopharmaceutical to recruit a highly skilled Associate Director Global SAP Process & Solution Architect for a 12-month mission-critical assignment.
In this role you will drive large-scale SAP transformation and continuous improvement initiatives across a complex global supply chain environment. You will act as a strategic integrator ensuring seamless cross-functional coordination and delivery of SAP-enabled business processes.
This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced SAP and Supply Chain leader who excels in enterprise-wide projects stakeholder management and shaping future process roadmaps.

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Key Responsibilities
In this high-impact role you will:

• Lead the definition design and rollout of strategic SAP initiatives including upgrades global implementations integrations and divestitures.
• Partner with global supply chain and cross-functional teams to define integration strategies and oversee end-to-end delivery.
• Own the creation of process documentation solution designs and SAP process models ensuring alignment with enterprise standards.
• Drive UAT cutover activities and integration troubleshooting for major initiatives.
• Develop implementation plans across all Supply Chain functions and coordinate validation activities with SMEs.
• Lead business process and requirements definition for SAP initiatives with significant enterprise impact.
• Mentor junior team members and support knowledge transfer across internal stakeholders.

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Your Profile
You bring a strong combination of SAP expertise leadership capability and deep supply chain process knowledge.
Required Competencies:

• Comprehensive understanding of end-to-end supply chain processes and interdependencies.
• Strong communication influencing negotiation and conflict-resolution skills.
• Proven ability to lead complex cross-functional problem-solving initiatives.
• Experience delivering strategic recommendations and facilitating decision-making at governance level.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelors degree required; Masters/MBA preferred.
• Advanced supply chain certifications (APICS CSCP/CPIM) are a plus.
• 10 years of Supply Chain Management and 10 years of SAP experience including enterprise SAP implementations.
• Experience in biotechnology/pharmaceutical manufacturing environments (cGMP FDA).
• Strong financial acumen and operational excellence exposure (Green/Black Belt preferred).

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Why This Role

• A rare chance to shape global SAP capabilities in a highly regulated highly innovative industry.
• Work at strategic level while staying close to operational impact.
• High visibility across global functions and senior leadership.
• Ideal for leaders who enjoy complexity integration challenges and meaningful transformation work.

Key Skills
Business Process,VMware,Cloud,HTML5,Windows,Project managements,AWS,Infrastructure,Web Services,JQuery,Java,Computer Engineering,Solutions design,Technical Solutions,Analytics
Employment Type : Employee
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1