Global Platform Owner SAP ERP & Integrated Solutions (m / w / d)

We are looking for a strategic and experienced leader to shape and drive our global SAP ERP platform landscape, including Spend Management and Backoffice solutions.

In this role, you will lead a team of internal and external experts and serve as the key interface between IT and business functions. Reporting to the Head of SAP, this position plays a central role in defining and executing the roadmap for all SAP ERP systems and related SaaS platforms across Fresenius Kabi.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a global, complex environment and can lead cross-functional collaboration, while continuously aligning technology capabilities with business needs.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and develop a global team across SAP ERP, Spend Management, and Backoffice Solutions

Act as a central point of contact for business counterparts and Business Relationship Managers

Govern initiatives and manage escalations related to SAP ERP and related platforms

Oversee solution design and estimation, including review and approval of proposals

Align IT delivery with business priorities, project goals, and key deliverables

Conduct resource and capacity planning; manage onboarding / offboarding and external partners

Drive coordination between SAP functional teams and other IT areas (e.g., Basis, Infrastructure)

Partner with senior leadership to contribute to business objectives and long-term planning

Ensure compliance by collaborating with Quality, Validation, and Audit teams

Scale SAP and partner solutions in alignment with business needs

Define and manage the application and services portfolio

Drive operational excellence and cost optimization initiatives

Govern project delivery from design to go-live, ensuring quality and timeliness

Manage budgets and financial performance of the area

Conduct regular performance reviews, coach team members, and support professional development

Your Profile

10+ years of experience in IT management, with deep SAP ERP system expertise (implementation and operations)

Proven leadership of large-scale programs and cross-functional teams in complex global settings

Strong expertise in SaaS-based Spend Management and Backoffice solutions (e.g., Ariba, Taulia, Blackline, OpenText VIM)

Demonstrated experience in portfolio management and harmonization across multinational organizations

Experience in the pharmaceutical or validated environments is a plus

High cultural and political sensitivity; adept at navigating matrix organizations and managing global stakeholders

Excellent understanding of SAP ERP and related engagement / delivery models

Strategic thinker with strong analytical skills and financial acumen

Able to translate technical concepts into business value and vice versa

Strong communication, influencing, and conflict resolution skills

Fluent in English, both spoken and written

Proactive, solution-oriented, and collaborative leadership style

Willingness to travel occasionally

Why Join Us

At Fresenius Kabi, we are committed to life — and to transformation. As we modernize and centralize our IT platforms globally, this role is pivotal to delivering innovative, scalable, and reliable solutions that support our mission. You will join a collaborative team, lead with purpose, and have the opportunity to shape the future of our ERP and supporting platforms across the globe.

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