Solution Manager, SAP Procurement

Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines, we leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and ten platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 19,000 people globally.

As a Solution Manager, you are the expert and the referent of the Procurement domain (business and IT processes), knowing it from A to Z and understanding how all pieces work together.

You define and establish target solution, starting from an initial conceptual vision and evolving into a more concrete solution specification. You make high-level design choices according to the business strategy; dictate the standards, guidelines, best practices, and patterns and identify impacts on the information system. You will have to understand business requirements, prepare or review specifications, work effectively with other functional and technical team members, make recommendations, and converge all requirements into one/several solutions.

As the  Procurement Solution Manager for EMEA, you will play a strategic and hands-on role in driving the design, governance, and rollout of procurement processes within LDC’s global BOLD ERP program. You will act as the key owner of the procurement IT landscape and serve as a vital link between global IT and EMEA business stakeholders.

Responsibilities: 

• Define and maintain the Procurement Core Model in SAP S/4HANA, ensuring global consistency.
• Challenge and track local deviations to uphold core model integrity.
• Own the procurement IT landscape (SAP MM, Ariba, Fiori, Lean Catalogue, SAC Procurement).
• Develop and manage the IT Procurement roadmap, including rollouts and innovations.
• Lead planning and execution of EMEA deployment projects (scope, budget, resources).
• Monitor project timelines, risks, and financials, ensuring alignment with program goals.
• Act as the main IT contact for procurement stakeholders in the EMEA region.
• Ensure effective communication between global teams, local business, and IT.
• Provide expert support on procurement processes and SAP solutions.
• Partner with the Run Team to ensure system stability and continuous improvement

Requirements:

•  Around 10 years of experience in SAP implementation projects, with a focus on SAP MM and Ariba modules.
• Proven expertise in SAP S/4HANA, including Fiori apps and integration with Ariba and SAP Analytics Cloud.
• Excellent  understanding of procurement processes: sourcing, requisitions, orders, contracts, and catalog management.
• Hands-on experience managing or supporting SAP rollouts in complex, multi-country environments.
• Familiarity with core model governance and handling change requests in global ERP programs.
• Experience working in matrix organizations and international teams, especially across the EMEA region will be considered as an advantage
• Proficient in SAP Solution Manager (SolMan) for release, change, and test management.
• Experience with JIRA and Confluence for agile project tracking and documentation.
• Exposure to SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) or Power BI for reporting and dashboards

Other skills (Computer Skills, etc)

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Familiar with ServiceNow or similar ITSM platforms for incident and change processes.
• Understanding of process modeling tools such as LeanIX, or Enterprise Architect.
• Comfortable working with collaboration platforms like Microsoft Teams, SharePoint.
• Strong documentation, communication, and coordination skills in global, cross-functional teams.
• Skilled in project planning, budgeting, resource coordination, and reporting at the workstream level.
• Effective communicator and trusted partner for Procurement, Supply Chain stakeholders.
• Ability to translate business needs into scalable, efficient IT solutions.

Additional Information for the job

Diversity & Inclusion

LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards, with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA. LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion.

LDC encourages diversity, supports local communities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

Sustainability

Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company.

We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value, both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people, our business partners, the communities we touch and the environment around us

What We Offer

We provide a dynamic and stimulating international environment, which will stretch and develop your abilities and channel your skills and expertise with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.

Our Benefits

• 25 annual paid leave
   
• Flexible working hours
   
• Food vouchers
   
• Transportation allowance
   
• Additional medical & dental insurance
   
• Life insurance
   
• Sports card with 90/10 coverage
   
• Various learning & development opportunities
   
• Yearly performance evaluation plans
   
• Social clubs & Wellbeing initiatives
   
• Team buildings & social events
   
• Employee Referral Program