IT Director – Lead SAP Architect (Procure-to-Pay)
Life. Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.
Are you ready to lead the Procure to Pay architecture for a global SAP S4HANA transformation that underpins safe manufacturing, trusted supplier relationships and the delivery of life changing medical technologies? This is an opportunity to shape how a truly global organisation buys, receives and pays for the goods and services that keep our operations running.
What you will be doing
In this role you will become the strategic authority for the end to end Procure to Pay solution design across our S4 programme. You will build a harmonised global template that brings together procurement, inbound logistics, supplier collaboration and accounts payable into one coherent architecture. You will partner closely with business process owners, global SMEs and technology teams as you translate complex manufacturing, audit and quality requirements into a compliant and scalable design. Your work will guide global deployment plans while ensuring that every country rollout remains anchored in strong governance and high quality design principles.
What does success look like
Success means delivering a Procure to Pay solution that is reliable, globally consistent and trusted across regions. You will see teams working confidently in a unified template that simplifies processes and strengthens compliance. Suppliers will be seamlessly connected through digital collaboration tools. Manufacturing operations will benefit from stable inbound flows and full traceability. Finance and audit partners will see a system that is robust, transparent and ready for regulatory scrutiny.
This role is based in either Hull or Wroclaw and follows a hybrid working approach.
What you need to be successful
1. 15 years ERP experience, ideally SAP
2. Significant experience in SAP ERP and S4HANA with deep P2P and integration expertise
3. Strong knowledge of procurement in regulated manufacturing environments
4. Experience leading global solution design and template governance
5. Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
6. Strong knowledge of Global P2P process harmonization, Integration architecture, Ariba and B2B
You. Unlimited.
165 years of groundbreaking innovation requires a steadfast focus on what is next. We are passionate about you. You are what is next...
Inclusion and Belonging: Committed to welcoming, celebrating and growing on diversity, with active Employee Inclusion Groups.
Your Future: Access to generous annual bonus and pension schemes and Save As You Earn share options.
Work Life Balance: Flexible vacation and paid time off including volunteering hours that help support our communities.
Your Wellbeing: Private health and dental plans, healthcare cash plans, income protection and life assurance.
Flexibility: A modern hybrid working model for most professional roles.
Training: Hands on development with team customised mentoring.
Extra Perks: Access to fitness discounts and salary sacrifice bicycle and car schemes.