Key Skills

Job Description

Did you always want to work in a company where your work can have a real impact? Do you enjoy working in an international environment with lots of room for personal development? We have an exciting opportunity at the Boxmeer facility for a Senior Specialist - SAP Authorizations and Security Architect Welcome to our team Our IT team functions as a strategic business partner, constantly proposing ideas and delivering innovative solutions that empower the organization with new capabilities. Through international collaboration, we strive to provide services and solutions that enhance productivity and drive innovation throughout the company. Purpose of the role In this role, the candidate will engage with a globally diverse group of teams, including SAP Basis, Security, ABAP, SAP functional team members, the infrastructure team, and other IT process partners. These collaborations will involve providing support for both ongoing operations and new initiatives. The candidate will work closely with the SAP Technical Architect, offering guidance on architectural matters and the integration of new applications and technologies. Additionally, the candidate is expected to lead cross-functional projects, address complex challenges, and contribute to program-wide initiatives. As our organization undertakes a transformation journey, leveraging the latest SAP technologies and infrastructure, the candidate should possess experience with these modern tools. The ability to both lead technical projects and perform hands-on tasks is essential. Key responsibilities As an SAP Authorizations and Security Architect, you will be responsible for supporting the strategy, design, and implementation of SAP authorizations and security across multiple SAP platforms, including the latest cloud environments. Serve as a member of cross-functional projects, providing expertise to resolve complex questions and supporting program-wide initiatives. Contribute to the development of technical strategy and best practices for SAP authorizations design across multiple SAP instances, ensuring system compliance. Offer security and compliance guidance for project and process improvement initiatives, and direct ERP Center of Excellence teams in solution implementation. Act as a contributor to SAP authorization strategies and execution, and serve as a subject matter expert on GRC, user management, ITGC, and SOX controls activities. Coordinate authorization technical support, lead improvement initiatives related to authorizations, and support the organization in executing the established authorizations strategy. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including business stakeholders, architects, and developers, to gather and analyze authorization requirements. Translate business needs into technical and authorization designs. Create and maintain technical documentation related to authorization design. Your profile Minimum 7 years’ experience with SAP Authorizations, Security Design, and rollout/implementation projects. Proven hands-on experience with S/4HANA, Fiori, BI, and at least one end‑to‑end SAP Security design or implementation. Knowledge of SAP Cloud solutions (e.g., BTP, Datasphere, Ariba, SolMan/Cloud ALM, IAG/IAM, HANA DB Security) is an advantage. Strong experience with SAP GRC, including SoD ruleset maintenance, risk remediation, and SOX audit/IT controls support. Experience in Life Sciences and familiarity with GxP-regulated environments is preferred. Experience with SOP development, documentation, testing strategies, and governance processes is preferred. Ability to independently manage multiple parallel projects, lead or support teams, and adapt to changing priorities in diverse environments. Holds a degree in IT, Engineering, or equivalent, with strong communication, analytical, and problem‑solving skills. What we offer We welcome you to a truly global, dynamic and challenging environment with great opportunities for personal development. Our benefits are very competitive Competitive salary; 35,5 days of leave; Attractive collective health care insurance package with considerable reduction rates; Solid Pension Plan; Bonus plan subject to the company annual results; Flexible working arrangements. Animal Health Division Our Animal Health division is a trusted global leader in veterinary medicine, dedicated to the health and well-being of animals. We are a global team of professionals working together to make a positive difference in animal care and the world’s food supply and have a deep sense of responsibility towards our customers, consumers, animals, society and our planet. We offer one of our industry’s most innovative portfolio of products, services and technologies that serve to prevent, treat, and control diseases across all major farm and companion animal species.

Core Responsibilities

Design, implement, and support SAP authorization and security strategies across multiple SAP platforms, including cloud environments, while ensuring compliance and supporting GRC, user management, ITGC, and SOX controls. Lead and contribute to cross-functional projects, translate business requirements into technical designs, coordinate authorization support and improvement initiatives, and maintain related documentation.

Requirements

Requires at least 7 years of experience in SAP authorizations, security design, and rollout or implementation projects, with hands-on experience in S/4HANA, Fiori, BI, and at least one end-to-end SAP security design or implementation. Strong SAP GRC experience and a degree in IT, Engineering, or an equivalent field are required; SAP cloud knowledge is advantageous, while Life Sciences/GxP and SOP, documentation, testing, and governance experience are preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• 35.5 Days Of Leave
• Health Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Bonus Plan
• Flexible Working Arrangements