
Expert – Solution Architect Procurement
- Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Permanent
- Full-time
- You assist in managing the Business Partner Application Portfolio and validate the changes to existing applications under the guidance of an experienced architect and product manager.
- You support the consulting of Business Partners and recommend IT solutions based on business requirements, supporting the IT community as a digital advocate regarding IT solution architectures, product standards, and deployment options/performance capabilities of IT applications and products.
- You contribute to ensuring the overall integrity of IT solutions and develop fundamental knowledge in the aspects of design and development of IT applications and products in the Procurement area.
- You supporting by gathering business requirements and assist in translating them into IT requirements, e.g., by supporting the integration of Coupa into the existing IT landscape through the creation of interface diagrams and specifications and supporting in the technical implementation within the departments.
- You observe and apply guidelines/policies (legal, technical) and IT architecture specifications to ensure compatibility and standardization of systems and applications.
- You support the implementation of compliance, security, and data protection requirements in the design of IT solutions and/or IT products within the Procurement area of Group Functions.
- You identify and assist in implementing process improvements in the area of IT architecture and contribute to continuous improvement efforts.
- You support the team in monitoring the market and conducting trend analyses to contribute to the design of business-specific IT solution architectures and IT strategy within the Procurement area of our Group Functions.
- As part of the Architecture Chapter, you work closely with experienced architects to learn from their knowledge and actively contribute to architecture peer reviews for new solutions.
- Completed university studies with a focus on IT technology or comparable qualification
- At least 5 years of professional experience, preferably in the area of IT solution architecture / IT consultancy /
- Experience in managing and supporting international projects
- Knowledge of data management, Identity & Access Management, Service Fulfillment, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Online Channels, IT security, GDPR
- Knowledge of Scrum, DevOps, PRINCE2, Azure Solution Architecture, ISO 27001
- Ideally, experience in IT products & technologies in the area of Procurement like COUPA and/or SAP ESP
- Open and communicative personality that is able to work independently
- Very good English skills written and spoken
- Great opportunity to work for the biggest logistics company in the world
- International and virtual environment
- Flexibility and great opportunity to learn
- Tempting Compensation and benefits