We help the world run better

At SAP, we enable you to bring out your best. Our company culture is focused on collaboration and a shared passion to help the world run better. How? We focus every day on building the foundation for tomorrow and creating a workplace that embraces differences, values flexibility, and is aligned to our purpose-driven and future-focused work. We offer a highly collaborative, caring team environment with a strong focus on learning and development, recognition for your individual contributions, and a variety of benefit options for you to choose from.

Muncih preferred, all other SAP locations in Germany as for example Walldorf (close to Mannheim/Heidelberg), Hamburg, Berlin, Ratingen (close to Düsseldorf), Eschborn (close to Frankfurt), Gerlingen (close to Stuttgart), are also possible.

YOUR FUTURE ROLE

As the Head of SCM ESG & Innovation, you will be responsible for pioneering technical ESG Scope3 Supply Chain Management and overseeing technology, quality, and innovation management within our Real Estate, Facilities, Catering and Workspace solutions. You will be fostering innovative collaboration between SAP and its Partners, Suppliers and Subcontractors, ensuring latest cutting edge solutions being identified and successfully managed in order to tackle our corporate ESG ambitious targets.

You will ensure ESG compliance and reporting related to supply chain management, specifically focusing on CSRD/ESRS, CSDDD and LKSG regulations, with focus on SAP’s material themes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct supplier innovation scouting and evaluation to identify opportunities for ESG advancement.

• Lead ESG technology and solution co-development initiatives with key partners to foster innovative practices.

• Lead the LCA Transition from average (spent-based) to actual data approach for Scope3 upstream emissions related to Energy, Utilities, Real estate, Facilities, and Catering through technical evaluation and supplier deep-dives.

• Investigate suppliers’ CCF (Corporate Carbon Footprint) solutions (Scope 1 & 2) across supplier park in order to foster Supplier Development and bidirectional learning and development.

• Material / Services Opportunity Feasibility : Derive feasibility for future service / product opportunities supporting SAP environmental, social and economic targets – fostering innovation growth within the company.

YOUR PROFILE

• Proven track record in technical supplier management (development projects, supplier innovation management).

• Proven experience in LCA management solutions (preferably with expertise in advanced supply chain or blockchain solutions for ESG (e.g., Catena-X, TFS (Together for Sustainability)).

• In-depth technical knowledge of sustainable Materials & Services solutions, such as building technologies solutions, material technologies solutions (3R-materials, cement, polymers, steel, etc).

• Certifications in (technical) Supplier Management (eg Certified Auditor) preferred.

• Experience in pioneering environmental and sustainability projects.

• Strong analytical skills and ability to evaluate technical innovations with vision.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills (inside and outside own corporation) fostering long term trust and partnership.

• Preferably background in Technical Supplier Evaluation and Supplier Quality Management (QMS).

• Fluent German and English speaking.

ABOUT THE TEAM

We are committed to driving the transition towards a sustainable future. We harness the power of technology and innovation to shape the green energy landscape globally. Join us in our mission to redefine energy management for a better tomorrow.

​ Bring out your best

SAP innovations help more than four hundred thousand customers worldwide work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively. Originally known for leadership in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, SAP has evolved to become a market leader in end-to-end business application software and related services for database, analytics, intelligent technologies, and experience management. As a cloud company with two hundred million users and more than one hundred thousand employees worldwide, we are purpose-driven and future-focused, with a highly collaborative team ethic and commitment to personal development. Whether connecting global industries, people, or platforms, we help ensure every challenge gets the solution it deserves. At SAP, you can bring out your best.

We win with inclusion

SAP’s culture of inclusion, focus on health and well-being, and flexible working models help ensure that everyone – regardless of background – feels included and can run at their best. At SAP, we believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our company, and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realize their full potential. We ultimately believe in unleashing all talent and creating a better and more equitable world.

SAP is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provide accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with SAP and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please send an e-mail with your request to Recruiting Operations Team: Careers@sap.com.

For SAP employees: Only permanent roles are eligible for the SAP Employee Referral Program, according to the eligibility rules set in the SAP Referral Policy. (https://one.int.sap/me@sap/jobs_at_sap#17498858-1050-415e-8d82-21f91655666b_96fc) Specific conditions may apply for roles in Vocational Training.

Requisition ID: 427983 | Work Area: Administration | Expected Travel: 0 – 10% | Career Status: Professional | Employment Type: Regular Full Time