ABOUT BRIDGESTONE:

At Bridgestone, we believe that delivering top-quality products and services starts with supporting our people. We are dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment where every team member can thrive. Our mission, "Serve Society with Superior Quality," drives us to offer more than just a competitive salary. We invest in your professional growth through training, performance incentives, and a wide range of benefits that help you build a successful future.

ROLE OVERVIEW:

We are looking for an experienced SAP Solution Architect Lead to head our Logistics, Procurement, and Manufacturing team. In this role, you will be responsible for leading a team of IT architects and managing external resources. Your goal will be to ensure our SAP systems align with business objectives, particularly within the logistics, procurement, and manufacturing domains.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and manage the SAP Logistics, Procurement, and Manufacturing team;


• Oversee internal IT architects and ensure effective team performance;


• Manage external resources, establishing clear reporting lines;


• Facilitate workshops to drive system improvements and solve business challenges;


• Ensure SAP systems meet the operational needs of logistics, procurement, and manufacturing teams;


• Act as the primary contact for SAP-related queries in logistics, procurement, and manufacturing;


• Promote continuous improvement by leveraging industry best practices;


• Mentor and develop team members, encouraging a culture of continuous learning.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proven leadership experience in SAP environments, particularly in logistics, procurement, or manufacturing;


• Expertise in SAP modules such as MM, WM, and EWM; knowledge of PP and PM is a plus;


• Strong skills in leading teams and managing resources;


• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal abilities;


• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Competitive salary based on experience;


• Company car and comprehensive benefits package, including meal vouchers and various insurance plans;


• A dynamic multinational work environment with opportunities for career growth;


• Flexible homeworking policy (up to 3 days per week);


• Access to internal and external training for personal and professional development;


• Employee wellbeing initiatives, such as fruit in the office and various employee programs;


• A workplace committed to talent development and continuous learning.

HOW TO APPLY:

If you're ready to bring your expertise to a forward-thinking company and make an impact, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to join our team at Bridgestone EMEA HQ.

MORE INFORMATION:

All applications will be reviewed. Our Recruitment team will contact the suitable applicants for the next step of the recruitment process.

We are looking forward to hearing from you!

DISCLAIMER:

Diversity and inclusion are a central part of Bridgestone EMEA’s values at the highest level. This is key for our people to show a passion for excellence for improving society connected to the world in which we live. Our commitment to diversity, is linked to our founders mission of ‘Serving Society with Superior Quality’, which is essential in shaping and creating the organization, serving all people, respectfully, connected to our business. We recognize that everyone is different and that attracting, developing and retaining our employees will create a sustainable working environment which is essential to our success. This means that all job applicants and members of staff will receive equal treatment and that we will not discriminate in particular on grounds of gender, marital status, race, ethnic origin, color, nationality, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, religion or age.