Job Description

We help the world run better
At SAP, we keep it simple: you bring your best to us, and we'll bring out the best in you. We're builders touching over 20 industries and 80% of global commerce, and we need your unique talents to help shape what's next. The work is challenging – but it matters. You'll find a place where you can be yourself, prioritize your wellbeing, and truly belong. What's in it for you? Constant learning, skill growth, great benefits, and a team that wants you to grow and succeed.

Network Deployment Lead

What you’ll build

In this role, you’ll help organisations transform how they buy, collaborate, and interact with Trading Partners through the SAP Business Network You’ll lead digital and supply chain Trading Partner enablement programs that deliver measurable business outcomes focusing on, increased spend visibility, improved Trading Partner adoption, faster invoice processing, and stronger supply chain visibility and improved coordination and transparency across asset management operations.

You’ll partner with customers who have invested in the SAP Business Network and guide them from strategy through execution. Your work will directly impact how trading partners collaborate across sourcing, procurement, invoicing, logistics, and asset collaboration processes.

You will:

• Design and deliver end-to-end Trading Partner enablement strategies that maximise return on investment
• Build actionable onboarding roadmaps that drive adoption, transaction growth, and long-term value
• Lead cross-functional project teams across customer stakeholders, partners, and internal experts
• Identify risks and opportunities early and proactively adjust plans to ensure delivery success
• Translate complex procurement and finance processes into practical digital workflows
• Present insights, performance metrics, and recommendations to senior stakeholders
• Influence customers on the responsible and practical adoption of AI across procurement and supply chain processes
• Act as a trusted advisor, strengthening relationships between Trading Partners

This role contributes to the digitisation of supply chains and supports more sustainable, transparent commerce.

What you bring

You’re a commercially minded project specialist who enjoys solving complex operational challenges and building strong stakeholder relationships.

You bring:

• Experience working with procurement, accounts payable, and/or digital supply chain processes

• Hands-on experience with AI, enterprise business applications or cloud-based platforms (upto 3 years preferred).
• Min 3+ years of relevant experience
• Strong project coordination or project management skills in customer-facing environments, with the ability to provide consultative guidance and recommendations (upto 3 years preferred).

• Demonstrated ability to lead multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously
• High confidence in presenting to senior business leaders and facilitating workshops
• Analytical thinking with the ability to interpret operational metrics and translate them into action
• A collaborative mindset and comfort working across distributed internal and/or global teams
• Has knowledge & experience about AI, emerging technologies etc., including how AI enhances procure-to-pay and supply chain processes
• Practical understanding of AI usage in enhancing procurement processes, improve efficiency, and support data-driven decision-making.
• Has knowledge & experience on AI tools (Claude or any other AI tool) which augments procurement and supply chain processes (e.g., automation, exception handling, predictive insights).
• Understanding of cloud technologies, SaaS platforms, and digital business networks.
• SAP Business Network, SAP Ariba solutions, or B2B e‑commerce workflows.

Experience with cloud-based business networks, digital commerce platforms, and SAP solutions. We welcome candidates from consulting backgrounds who can bring transferable skills and fresh perspectives.

Travel within India may be required (5 to 10%).

Program Managed Services – Supply Chain Management
Location: Preferably Bengaluru (New Delhi, Gurgaon, Mumbai, Pune also available)

Where you belong

You’ll join a collaborative team within Supply Chain Management that values accountability, curiosity, and continuous improvement. We work closely with account management, solution experts, and global centres of excellence to deliver meaningful outcomes for our customers.

You’ll thrive here if you:

• Enjoy balancing strategy with hands-on execution
• Take ownership of results and hold yourself to high quality standards
• Build trust quickly with customers and colleagues
• Are motivated by solving real business problems, not just delivering tasks

We invest in your growth through mentorship, leadership development, and exposure to complex transformation programs across industries including public sector and natural resources.

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 world.

SAP is committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provides 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. Specific conditions may apply for roles in Vocational Training.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability, in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local legal requirements.

Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.

AI Usage in the Recruitment Process

For information on the responsible use of AI in our recruitment process, please refer to our Guidelines for Ethical Usage of AI in the Recruiting Process

Please note that any violation of these guidelines may result in disqualification from the hiring process.

Requisition ID: 453705 | Work Area: Consulting and Professional Services | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Professional | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid