IT Director, SAP S/4HANA Supply Chain Transformation

Company: Smith & Nephew
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Life. Unlimited. At Smith+Naphew we design and manufacture medical technology that enables people to live fully. We are seeking a senior technology leader to drive our SAP S/4HANA Supply Chain Transformation program.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the global Plan-to-Inventory SAP S/4HANA solution, taking ownership across architecture, transformation and execution.
  • Define the future‑state vision and guide decisions that reduce complexity, streamline integrations, and ensure scalability, compliance and long‑term innovation.
  • Collaborate with senior business stakeholders to shape the global template, influence strategy, and steer business process transformation.
  • Challenge legacy practices, build compelling business cases for change and clearly articulate the benefits of SAP S/4HANA.
  • Build and lead a high‑performing team of architects, fostering accountability, ownership and innovation.

Qualifications

  • Deep SAP S/4HANA expertise with demonstrated experience owning functional solution areas and driving enterprise‑wide transformation.
  • Proven leadership in building and managing teams, driving accountability and enabling high performance in global environments.
  • Strong ability to influence senior stakeholders (including VP level) and shape strategic decisions across complex organisations.
  • Track record of simplifying technology landscapes, reducing unnecessary integrations, and aligning systems to business outcomes.
  • Background in MedTech, Life Sciences or other highly regulated industries (e.g., aerospace, advanced engineering) preferred.

Location

UK, Poland or Germany.

Benefits

  • Generous annual bonus and pension schemes.
  • Save As You Earn share options and car allowance.
  • Flexible vacation, paid holidays, paid volunteering hours, and hybrid working model.
  • Private health, dental, healthcare cash plans, income protection, life assurance and more.

Inclusion & Belonging

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Posted: July 11th, 2026