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Howdens Joinery is looking for an experienced SAP Solution Architect to join our Supply and Enterprise Team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a confident and engaging Solution Architect to work on several interesting and challenging supply chain transformation projects and support the strategic vision of Howdens.
This is a permanent role; you can be based at our offices in Howden, Yorkshire, Brackmills Business Park, Northampton, or Raunds, Northamptonshire. The role requires onsite presence at least 3 days a week with the option for home working.
What will I be doing as a Solution Architect?
* Reporting to the Lead Architect, you will work on transformation projects, demonstrating strong solution design skills in complex enterprise environments across various lines of business such as procurement, logistics, manufacturing, finance, HR, and service.
* You will align Business, Data, Integration, Security, Application, and Technology domains to create robust solutions.
* You will collaborate closely with business stakeholders, product management, business analysts, lead developers, systems engineers, project managers, and the broader architecture community to deliver high-quality, feasible designs to development and delivery teams.
* This is a hands-on role, working with the project manager and delivery team to oversee and manage the entire lifecycle of deliverables, ensuring solutions are delivered on scope, time, and budget, with high quality to serve our customers effectively.
What do I need to qualify for this Solution Architect role?
* Experience in vertically integrated Supply Chain businesses and the complex solutions supporting them.
* Hands-on experience delivering multiple SAP projects, with deep understanding of at least two core SAP modules.
* The ability to guide and assist the Design authority in highly complex, enterprise-scale environments.
* Confident, engaging, with a strong work ethic and a passion for transformation and innovation.
* A pragmatic problem solver with a can-do attitude, capable of exploring options and devising solutions to challenges.
* The ability to support overall business strategy, transformation, and technology direction.
* Working knowledge of modern integration platforms, system integration methods, and cloud hosting platforms.
* Good understanding of TOGAF and other architecture methodologies, along with knowledge of emerging technologies and trends.
What we can offer you
* Competitive salary and annual bonus.
* Private medical insurance.
* Excellent pension scheme (company contribution up to 12%).
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with options to buy additional days.
* Free lunch at our onsite canteen.
* Staff discount.
* Employee Assistance Programme.
* Exceptional Reward and Recognition events.
About Howdens:
Howdens Joinery is the UK’s leading trade kitchen supplier, offering thousands of products across kitchens, joinery, and hardware. We operate over 800 depots across the UK and Europe, serving more than 460,000 trade professionals. Our sales last year reached approximately £2.3 billion, and we have an ambitious growth plan.
Join us to develop within a fast-paced, commercial environment and be part of a rewarding organization recognized for excellence as one of theBest Big Companies to Work For.
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