- Responsible for designing possible technical solutions for subject-specific business requirements in coordination with other DevOps engineers and internal business partners within BASF
- Develop, configure, and test complex applications, including quality assurance and managing projects in cooperation with our business partners and third-party providers
- Implementation through customizing in SAP and relevant digital applications would be required. Development (ABAP/ ABAP OO) is a plus but not mandatory
- Responsible for managing & maintaining operational business support in BASF SAP application landscape. In case of incidents, ensure restoring normal application services as quickly as possible and minimize adverse impact on operations including Problem management, Change Management (incl. small business requests) and Continuous Service Improvement (CSI)
- Steer third party provider in terms of solution or service delivery of procurement topics
- Provide support during change requests / projects with early consulting which comprises efforts estimation and high-level design solution. Thereafter, proceed and ensure further development, evolution, and optimization
- While performing studies and evaluations of purchased software, you will be responsible for designing and implementing prototypes in projects using new technologies such as S4/HANA, Fiori, API and in a distributed system landscape (SAP UI5, cloud or mobile applications)
- It is expected that all tasks are performed according to the standardized BASF guidelines and framework, such as Project Lifecycle, Global Release Management and ServiceNow; as well as agile new methods (such as scrum/Kanban) consistently
- Able to communicate complex contexts convincingly to the stakeholders within BASF and build stable relationships
- In the digitalization/innovation aspect, act as a Global representative of BASF Digital community, supporting BASF Digital roadmap, helping GDS to identify, execute and implement customer-centric digital solutions in an actionable and measurable way
- Degree in Computer Science, informatics, business informatics or in a comparable field
- Minimum 6-8 years' related working experience with complex SAP applications; knowledge of purchasing processes.
- Strong knowledge and understanding in SAP Material Management / Procurement (compulsory) modules within the SAP application is essential
- Strong business and operational understanding of procurement process i.e contracts, request for quotation, scheduling agreements, purchase requisitions, purchase order, inbound delivery, goods receipt and Service Entry Sheet processes aligned with SAP and business best practices
- Able to understand ABAP coding (debug skills)
- Experienced in SAP interfaces i.e iDoc, RFC, API
- Excellent English communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills in an international team combined with a very high level of customer orientation
- Well-developed proactive and self-driven character
- High sense of responsibility to have conflict awareness and management skills
- Ability to convey information to both technical and non-technical audience
- Ability to efficiently multi-task and be self-motivated with initiative to seek for solution.
- Ability to lead and motivate a team of people, building team spirit and coach staff when appropriate. Clear understanding of the role of the project lead.
- Must be able to work with little or no supervision and be able to cope with events and accept responsibility.
- Ability to prioritise work based on business priorities, and to identify and resolve potential conflicts
- Skill and knowledge in PM module within the SAP application is a plus
- Familiar in data conversion tools and data conversion methodology
- Good knowledge in authorization objects, roles & profiles
- Experiencing Agile way of working or agile implementation approach
- Strong Digital mindset to accelerate BASF Digitalization transformation journey Skill and knowledge in PM module within the SAP application is a plus
Senior SAP Consultant, Procurement - Bangsar, Malaysia - Pacific Service Centre Sdn. Bhd.
1 week ago
Description
Digital Hub Kuala Lumpur attracts, grows, and develops passionate people who will meaningfully impact the digital future of BASF. Come join us and be a part of our digitalization journey.
Objectives of the Position
The Indirect Procurement product team in the Procurement Product Family, provides digital and core SAP solutions to fulfil the requirements from BASF companies globally. Indirect procurement includes material and services.
The main objectives of a Senior SAP Consultant / DevOps Engineer as the System/Solution Architect with advanced system knowledge & development skills, good knowledge and appreciation of business process, details understanding of cross functional relationship/impact and strategic overview of regional and local BASF needs. provide support towards issues/clarification and ensure that customer requirements are accepted, analyzed, and described in an orderly fashion and will be responsible for modeling, advising and optimization regarding business processes in purchasing.
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Technical & Professional Knowledge (Mandatory)
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As one of the world's largest chemical companies, BASF is on a mission to create chemistry with a sustainable future. The Digital Hub Kuala Lumpur, alongside four other Digital Hubs across the globe, are part of the Global Digital Services team, which is the technology powerhouse driving our vision. As an integrated hub focused on digital growth and innovative business solutions, you will find many opportunities to create an impact here.
Whether you want to streamline processes with robotics automation, deep-dive into emerging technologies, or help tell the story of BASF – we have you covered. By investing in best-in-class tools and encouraging cross-functional collaboration, we empower our people to be curious and pursue any area of the business that interests them. The bottom line? We want you to bring your differences and spark positive evolutions in BASF.
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