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Solution Architect – SAP Procure to Pay

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  • Bangalore, India
  • IT & Digital Solutions

Descizione del ruolo

  • ID dell'offerta: 350657

  • Data della pubblicazione: 30/06/2026

    • Who you are

    The solution architect is a key role, which safeguards and develops the design of the template/solution, has deep understanding & analysis of the business processes, to enable and steer optimal, scalable and holistic functional solution architecture and design which includes both new and legacy technology landscape.

    The role leverages strong leadership capabilities to work with key & senior business and digital stakeholders collaborate across domains where needed and influences discussions towards evolving a simpler technology landscape which enables business outcomes and business value at speed.

    Keeping up to date with the latest developments in the respective functional and technology area is key success criteria for this role. In addition, you are energized by working both independently and interdependently and cross functions. Last but not least you share and live the IKEA culture and values.

    Are you someone who appreciates the mix of strategic thinking and turning architecture trends and requirements into practice, get motivated to keep learning and being open to the change? If yes, keep reading—we might have the right role for you.

    We are now looking for a Solution Architect to take ownership and drive development within SAP S4 HANA Procure to Pay area. In this role, you will ensure that SAP Procure-to-Pay domain supports how we operate within Group Function- Digital area.

    Furthermore, we believe that you bring:
    15+ years in SAP Procure to Pay (MM, LE, LO) area with significant experience in S/4HANA implementations and transformations.
    Proven experience in evangelizing organizations with outside in technology knowledge which is practical and relevant to the business processes and the tactical and strategic objectives of the business
    Strong understanding of VIM (Vendor Invoice Management), Master Data Management (MDM) and integration touch points with Financial (FICO) & Sales and Distribution (SD)
    Experience with SAP Integrations with legacy systems, troubleshooting, debugging codes.
    Experience in drafting 3-year and 5-year roadmaps for digital organizations in the relevant technology area. Knowledge of other ERP capabilities is an added advantage.
    Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
    Demonstrable critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
    Good knowledge of SAP platform architecture/engineering across multiple modules and technology domains
    Proven track record leading complex projects from concept to completion

    Nice to have:
    Experience with Finance & Payment operations in SAP
    Awareness of trends shaping the area (e.g. SAP BTP, Joule, RPA, RISE)
    It is important that you recognize yourself in the IKEA values. They are the compass that guides us in everything we do. Our culture is formed when we put these values into action. To read more visit https://www.ikea.com/global/en/our-business/how-we-work/ikea-culture-and-values/
    If this sounds like a match for you, then keep reading and apply if this role sparks your interest!

    A day in your life with us

    As a Solution Architect – Procure to Pay, you will play a key role in ensuring that SAP Procure-to-Pay domain delivers value to the business and supports efficient, data-driven decision-making.

    You will take ownership of your area, continuously improving it by aligning capabilities with business needs. You will work hands-on with S4 HANA MM, LE, VIM ensuring solutions support how we actually operate.

    You will collaborate closely with stakeholders across senior business leaders, key stake holders and technology architects, ensuring alignment and driving adoption.

    This role combines strategic thinking with hands-on execution, where your work directly impacts the delivery of high-quality solutions, technological advancements, and the organization's growth and efficiency.

    To be concrete, you will:
    Possess a deep understanding of business processes in the retail industry and their implementation in the relevant technology platform, functional modules, coupled with strong leadership, cross-functional collaboration, business process analysis and optimization, stakeholder management, and complex ecosystem familiarity.
    Understand and analyze the technology, functional and business process landscape, interfaces.
    Works with Functional teams to analyze requirements, cross functional, cross solution and cross domain impact. Ensures conceptual designs/blueprints are holistic and effectively documented.
    Own product backlog and prioritize the releases along with process owners.
    Co-leads & participates in workshops to clarify requirements and arrive at confirmed scope. Participates in the relevant cross functional/domain meetings for analyzing and communicating impact
    Provides input and builds solutions that could positively pivot business case.
    Provide technical leadership and guidance throughout the project lifecycle. Collaborates with development and project/program teams to design and implement enhancements, and interfaces, ensuring compliance with best practices and standards.

    Beyond delivery, we expect you to:
    Take initiative and drive solutions forward independently
    Create a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement
    Encourage collaboration and knowledge sharing across teams
    Focus on real business value — not just delivery
    Continuously improve processes and ways of working
    Ensure solutions are trusted, relevant, and actively used

    We can offer you:
    Opportunity to shape how Finance & Procurement is developed and improved
    A collaborative, cross-functional environment
    Opportunities to learn, grow, and work with modern ways of working
    A workplace that values ownership, simplicity, and continuous improvement

    At IKEA we believe that we’re better when we’re physically together for collaboration, dialogues and conversations. We believe in the power of human interactions; the informal chats, the energy, belonging and creativity generated by people being in the same place.

    Our approach is that we spend majority of our time in the IKEA workplace and with flexibility to work from home when relevant.

    Together as a team

    We’re the ones who make it possible for people to have a smarter life at home and a hassle-free and rewarding shopping experience. Together we work to find new digital solutions for every business need to help make IKEA a great and efficient place to work. We like to think of ourselves as innovative and modern, and we believe that nothing would actually work without us.








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