Solution Architect

About MBRDI

Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India (MBRDI), headquartered in Bengaluru with a satellite office in Pune, is the largest R&D center for Mercedes-Benz Group AG outside of Germany. Our mission is to drive innovation and excellence in automotive engineering, digitalization, and sustainable mobility solutions, shaping the future of mobility.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Solution Architect specializing in SAP Central Procurement Hub within S/4HANA, with a proven track record of implementations. The ideal candidate will bridge business and IT, architecting and guiding the transformation of legacy SAP landscapes to the S/4HANA platform, with a focus on central procurement processes. This role demands both strategic vision and hands-on expertise to deliver robust, scalable, and integrated procurement solutions, ensuring seamless migration and business continuity.

Key Responsibilities

• A techno-functional role who can Lead the end-to-end architecture and design of SAP Central Procurement Hub solutions in S/4HANA, focusing on system conversion project from Custom SRM solution.
• Analyze existing procurement and supply chain processes, identify improvement opportunities, and architect solutions that leverage S/4HANAs advanced capabilities, including integration with standard modules of MM.
• Conduct readiness checks, simplification item resolution, and manage technical conversion activities, including CVI integration, code remediation, and data migration for central procurement scenarios.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, functional and technical teams, and external partners to gather requirements, translate business needs into technical specifications, and ensure alignment with organizational goals
• Provide architectural guidance on integrating SAP Central Procurement Hub with SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP), Ariba, and other SAP or non-SAP procurement solutions
• Oversee and execute all phases of implementation: pre-conversion planning, system conversion, post-conversion validation, and hypercare support, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations
• Ensure compliance with SAP best practices, security standards, and regulatory requirements throughout the implementation lifecycle
• Develop and maintain solution documentation, architectural blueprints, and technical specifications.
• Mentor and guide development teams, providing expertise in troubleshooting, performance optimization, and continuous improvement of procurement processes
• Stay abreast of SAP innovations, release updates, and industry trends to recommend enhancements and future-proof solutions
• Look at the current custom solutions and provide consultancy on the clean core and the side by side RAP /CAPM solutions.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
• Minimum 10 years of SAP experience, with at least 3 years as a Solution Architect and 2+ full-cycle S/4HANA brownfield implementations, specifically involving central procurement
• Deep expertise in SAP S/4HANA, particularly in procurement, materials management (MM), and supply chain modules, with working knowledge of integration points with FI/CO, SD, and external procurement systems
• Strong understanding of SAP Central Procurement Hub architecture, processes, and integration scenarios, including supplier collaboration and catalog management
• Proficiency in SAP BTP, Fiori apps, and cloud integration technologies
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills, with the ability to conduct workshops, training sessions, and knowledge transfer activities
• SAP certification in S/4HANA or Procurement (preferred).