SAP SCM Lead / SAP Supply Chain Lead (Defence & Security)

Next Ventures are currently executing a search for a SAP SCM Lead with (Defence & Security) industry skills and exposure.

Location

On-site / hybrid, depending on security requirements.

Security Clearance

SC or DV Clearance (or eligibility to obtain), depending on programme needs. (EU / UK passport Holders)

Contract Details

12 months contracts + extension (3 years programme)

Other Details

Remote working opportunity

+ EU passport holders

+ willing to travel once per month in EUR

+ willing to do security clearness process

Role Purpose

The SAP SCM Lead will own the design, delivery, and optimisation of SAP Supply Chain solutions in a defence and security environment. The role ensures supply chain processes—procurement, logistics, maintenance, warehousing, and asset management—are designed to meet operational, regulatory, and mission‑critical requirements while operating within secure and highly governed landscapes.

Key Responsibilities

Solution Leadership

• Lead SAP SCM solution architecture across modules such as MM, WM/EWM, PP, PM, QM, and IBP/S&OP where applicable.
• Translate defence supply chain requirements into robust SAP designs covering inventory, procurement, equipment management, and logistics.
• Ensure the SAP SCM landscape supports defence‑specific needs, including controlled items, asset traceability, maintenance of mission‑critical equipment, and classified supply chains.
• Develop and maintain solution roadmaps, process models, and functional architecture.

Project & Programme Delivery

• Lead the end-to-end SAP SCM workstream across requirements gathering, blueprinting, configuration, testing, and deployment.
• Coordinate with technical teams, data migration, integration architects, and vendors.
• Produce functional documentation including specifications, test scripts, training materials, and security‑controlled artefacts.
• Manage risks, dependencies, and cross‑functional integration with Finance, HR, Procurement, and Asset/Engineering workstreams.
• Oversee secure change‑control processes aligned with defence governance.

Stakeholder Management

• Act as the primary liaison between supply chain/logistics stakeholders, programme leadership, and SAP delivery teams.
• Facilitate workshops with military, engineering, procurement, and logistics stakeholders to validate requirements.
• Communicate solution impacts, design decisions, and delivery status to senior programme leadership.

Compliance, Security, and Assurance

• Ensure SCM processes and configurations comply with defence security protocols, export controls, GDPR, audit, and classified data‑handling requirements.
• Support assurance reviews, technical audits, and documentation required for MOD or defence‑prime governance structures.
• Work with SAP Security/GRC teams to ensure proper access control and segregation of duties.

Operational Readiness & Support

• Provide expert guidance during cutover, go‑live, and hypercare.
• Lead root‑cause analysis for supply chain issues affecting operational outputs.
• Promote continuous improvement aligned with defence logistics transformation goals.

Required Skills & Experience

• 8+ years SAP SCM functional experience, including full lifecycle deployments.
• Deep expertise in core supply chain modules: MM, WM/EWM, PP, PM, or QM.
• Experience in defence, aerospace, security, or government‑regulated environments.
• Strong understanding of logistics processes: warehousing, procurement, asset management, inventory control, MRP, and maintenance.
• Proven ability to lead functional teams within large, secure programme settings.
• Experience in integration with Finance, HR, Engineering, and Procurement systems.
• Strong knowledge of data models, interfaces, and end-to-end supply chain flows.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills at all levels.

Desirable Experience

• SAP S/4HANA experience (PP, EWM, PM, MM, QM, Asset Management).
• Experience with defence‑specific supply chain standards and operational models.
• Familiarity with technical documentation required for regulated defence programmes.
• Experience with SAP GRC, SAP Security role design, and external partner ecosystems.
• Experience with Defence codification, asset lifecycle management, or export control workflows (ITAR, EAR).

Qualifications

• Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Logistics, IT, or related field (preferred).
• SAP certifications in SCM modules advantageous.
• Project management certification (Prince2, PMP, Agile) beneficial.

Personal Attributes

• Strong leadership with the ability to operate in highly secure, structured environments.
• Analytical, process‑driven, and detail‑oriented.
• Able to navigate complex stakeholder landscapes, including military, civil service, and supplier stakeholders.
• High integrity, professionalism, and commitment to secure working practices.

More information is avalable on application