About the job you’re considering

You will join one of the largest SAP practices in the UK at the forefront of delivering business benefit to our customers through SAP-enabled transformation and business change. We have a broad and varied client base across multiple industry sectors including Utilities, Aerospace and Defence, Consumer Products, Retail and National Government. Our consultants have deep functional and technical capability as a baseline but also demonstrate wider appreciation of business challenges and outcomes, best practice business processes and typical changes and benefits enabled by new technology.
Our consultants are committed to outstanding delivery for our clients as well as internal practice growth, sales support and personal development. Our SAP Ariba capability is well established and well connected, working closely with SAP Ariba and with our business consulting and business services capabilities on offer development, go-to-market, and the delivery of advisory and implementation work.

About our UK SAP Practice Team: Capgemini UK is a leading SAP Integration Partner, helping our clients navigate through complex SAP transformations. Capgemini UK has 1000 + SAP practitioners across UK & India and are ranked #1 for SAP S/4HANA® certifications in UK and globally. We work closely with our clients to transform their business together using the latest SAP products and architecture, a deep knowledge of industries and markets, and innovative delivery methodologies.

Hybrid working: The places that you work from day to day will vary according to your role, your needs, and those of the business; it will be a blend of Company offices, client sites, and your home; noting that you will be unable to work at home 100% of the time.
If you are successfully offered this position, you will go through a series of pre-employment checks, including:
identity, nationality (single or dual) or immigration status, employment history going back 3 continuous years, and unspent criminal record check (known as Disclosure and Barring Service)

Your Role

• Act as a leader and role model both within the Procurement team and on client engagements, managing the Procurement activities and guiding the project team.
• To design and implement SAP Ariba solutions regardless of their size, complexity, and sector.
• Be seen as a thought leader in the Procurement space and actively contribute to the leadership community within your team.
• Support the Tower Lead on operations, strategy, people/emerging talent development and produce Go-To Market material, Points of View, and industry insight.
• Manage C-Level stakeholders, shape client engagements and be present in steering committees and executive forums.
• Actively work on new opportunities and respond to RFP’s, Bids/Pre-Sales opportunities to help strengthen the practice.
• Be an ambassador for junior staff, provide mentorship in technical and consulting skills and guide careers.
• Own SME areas/strategic initiatives/operational tasks within their team and/or the DU; have a profile within the team and DU.
• Oversee requirements gathering, design and gap analysis workshops to identify the optimum SAP solution.
• Work with the Engagement Manager to successfully forecast and manage resource and budget.
• Guide the client with your knowledge of SAP Ariba standards and best practice in SAP Ariba Procurement.
• Apply design thinking concepts in solution blueprint.
• Be accountable for the overall functional design and integration.
• Advise and lead onshore and offshore resources through all phases of the project.
  

You can bring your whole self to work. At Capgemini building an inclusive future is part of everyday life and will be part of your working reality. We have built a representative and welcoming environment, for everyone.

Your Profile

• Act as an ambassador for our tools, methods, and accelerators and know how to apply them to client situations and projects. Actively work to continuously improve.
• Implementation experience of SAP Ariba modules.
• Strong SAP Ariba configuration and implementation experience.
• Strong knowledge of Cloud Procurement and the differences between SAP and other market-leading solutions.
• Knowledge of Supply Chain Collaboration, Supplier Lifecycle Performance, and Cloud Integration.
• A good understanding of configuration dependencies and interrelationships between SAP Ariba and SAP ECC / S/4 MM and FI modules.
• An expert understanding of Procurement via SAP MM and SRM.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills that can influence at all levels, including team members working remotely.
• Strong industry experience in procurement, supply chain, or finance, particularly in Consumer Products and Manufacturing.
• A proven track record of successful delivery through Upgrade, Support, Integration, Implementation, and Roll-out projects.

Your Security Clearance

To be successfully appointed to this role, it is a requirement to obtain Security Check (SC) clearance. To obtain SC clearance, the successful applicant must have resided continuously within the United Kingdom for the last 5 years, along with other criteria and requirements. Throughout the recruitment process, you will be asked questions about your security clearance eligibility such as, but not limited to, country of residence and nationality. Some posts are restricted to sole UK Nationals for security reasons; therefore, you may be asked about your citizenship in the application process.

What does ‘Get The Future You Want’ mean for you?

You will be encouraged to have a positive work-life balance. Our hybrid-first way of working means we embed hybrid working in all that we do and make flexible working arrangements the day-to-day reality for our people. All UK employees are eligible to request flexible working arrangements.

You will be joining one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies®, as recognised by Ethisphere® for 12 consecutive years. We live our values by making ethical business choices every day. Working ethically is at the centre of our culture at Capgemini, meaning you will be helping to create a future we can all be proud of.

Capgemini. Get The Future You Want.

Why you should consider Capgemini

Growing clients’ businesses while building a more sustainable, more inclusive future is a tough ask. When you join Capgemini, you’ll join a thriving company and become part of a collective of free-thinkers, entrepreneurs and industry experts. We find new ways technology can help us reimagine what’s possible. It’s why, together, we seek out opportunities that will transform the world’s leading businesses, and it’s how you’ll gain the experiences and connections you need to shape your future. By learning from each other every day, sharing knowledge, and always pushing yourself to do better, you’ll build the skills you want. You’ll use your skills to help our clients leverage technology to innovate and grow their business. So, it might not always be easy, but making the world a better place rarely is.

About Capgemini

Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organisations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs.
It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fuelled by its market leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem. The Group reported 2024 global revenues of €22.1 billion.

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