Posted on: 07 November 2023
ID 891493

IM Specialist Solution Architect - Inbound Supply Chain (SAP MM)

Sasol is a global integrated chemicals and energy company with a 70-year heritage. Through our talented people, we use our expertise and selected technologies to safely and sustainably source, manufacture and market chemical and energy products globally. When you join Team Sasol, you are joining a company that puts people at the center of everything we do.

Sasol invests in its employees along every stage of the career path and offers development opportunities to help you cultivate your career in a culture that embraces diversity and inclusion.

Job Req ID

2831

Closing Date

17 November 2023

OME

Finance & IM

Location

Sandton

Purpose of Job

Translates the business priorities and vision of the Product Owner into technical plans and implementations and works closely with the Product Owner and the Business Analyst early in the Demand process to bring in the technology considerations and opportunities in the demand evaluation.Oversee the delivery of designs all the way through to transitioning, including managing the performance of service providers who form part of the delivery teams. Architect and design comprehensive solutions that meet business needs in support of given product(s) by translating those needs into solution specific architecture and designs to create solutions that are aligned to the Product Owners or Project stakeholders vision and also to IMs architecture standards and principles, and that leverage common solutions and services, as well as meet financial targets.Lead the Participate in solution evaluation and selection, buy vs. build decisions, and early-phase project estimates which contribute to the business case and re-evaluate benefits realisation as required.Ensure that the solution integrates into the existing IM environment, whilst validating that they are fit for purpose and sustainable to operate.Support ongoing and regular reviews to monitor delivery and contribute to changes in strategy, vision, or approaches in the wider organisation to ensure awareness of alignment of the Technology landscape with business strategy and technology investment.Contribute into high level roadmaps for the Product portfolio and solutions

Recruitment Description / Key Accountabilities
  • Support Product and Project Teams regarding architecture related concerns and direction, as well as alignment to overall IT strategy
  • Design architectures based on specific business constraints, requirements and dependencies.
  • Translate requirements into high-level and detailed technical designs (e.g. Conceptual architecture, Solution Architecture and Solution Design) that satisfy customer expectations and technology standards.
  • Contribute to analysis and evaluation of business needs, product capabilities, and costs & benefits of the solution.
  • Design architecture components, including design and documentation of architecture relevant system or software changes or enhancements to all assigned systems.
  • Work with developers to support clear and complete understanding of the designs as the solution is developed.
  • Responsible for ensuring UATs are delivered on time
  • Responsible to work with developers and business to resolve conflicts and ensure solutions/ change requests are delivered on time and withing quality.
  • Work with the Quality Engineer to ensure all Non-Functional Requirements and other technical considerations are included in the test cases.
  • Responsible to test scenarios to ensure that configuration meets business requirements
  • Responsible to ensure that there is a intermediate level skill of the Supply Chain inbound processes (documented process as well as system executed process)
  • Participate in the planning and organisation of people, infrastructure, communications and material components of a Product or Service, in order to improve its quality, the interaction between the Product/Service and customers and the customer's experience.
  • Design processes as required, to align with new solutions including determining the workflow, equipment needs and implementation requirements for the process at hand.
  • Work with other designers and architects to make sure that the architecture components interact to fulfil the requirements and meet performance goals.
  • Develop prototypes with the Product Team to evaluate solution options.
  • Contribute to Sustainable Architecture Practices.
  • Make recommendations for target architecture, architecture strategy and vision as well as process changes, and gains acceptance and buy-in for them.
Formal Education

University Bachelor's Degree, IT Degree

Min Experience
  • 6+ relevant years of experience in an IT solution architecture or similar role (must)
  • Intermediate to advanced demonstrated knowledge of system development methodologies and working experience in delivering IM / IT projects (must)
  • 4+ Experience working with SAP systems (Management of development resources or hands on configuration experience) (Must)
  • 3+ years Demonstrated Knowledge and experience of working (Configuration) with SAP Material Managements module/or any other SAP module (Must)
  • Knowledge of Supply chain systems and processes (preferred)
  • Knowledge of Ariba (preferred)
  • System integration experience (SAP PIPO/ CIG/ Mulesoft) ( Advantageous)
Certification

SAP MM certified (Procure to Pay process)

Behavioural (BC) |Technical (TC) |Leadership (LC)

BC_Collaborates

TC_Document and Model User Requirements

TC_Policies and Procedures

BC_Customer Focus

BC_Manages Complexity

TC_IM Application Development

TC_Market Analysis

BC_Tech Savvy

TC_Information Management

BC_Ensures Accountability

Sasol is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Inspired by our Purpose of Innovating for a better world, Sasol acknowledges that diversity is intrinsic to the fabric of our organisation and is the key to our growth and success. Sasol is committed to the full inclusion of all suitably qualified individuals. Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups and people with disabilities according to Sasols Employment Equity Plan. This includes reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Our automated process is designed to efficiently assess a large volume of applications. Should you not hear from us within 60 days of the advert closing then kindly consider your application unsuccessful. Thank you once-more for your interest in Sasol as your employer of choice, and we wish you all the best with your career aspirations and future applications with us.
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