ABAP Programming Language, Accounting, Agile Programming Methodologies, Ariba, Best Practices, Billing, Change Management, Computer Science, Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), Continuous Improvement, Driver's License, Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), Finance, Furniture Design, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Groundskeeping, Identify Issues, Information Technology & Information Systems, Leadership, Logistics, Logistics Management, Mentoring, OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer), Operational Support, People Management, Performance Analysis, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Process Improvement, Procure to Pay/Purchase to Pay (P2P), Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Tracking, Purchasing/Procurement, Reporting Dashboards, Request for Proposals (RFP), SAP, SAP Administration, SAP MM, SOAP (Simple Object Access Protocol), ScrumMaster, Secure/SSH File Transfer Protocol (SFTP), Supply Chain Management, Technical Leadership, Third-Party Logistics (3PL), Transportation Planning, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation, Vendor/Supplier Management, Vendor/Supplier Planning, Warehousing
SAP SCM Tech Lead
Hybrid - periodic travel to Newark, DE (2 weeks per month)
Must reside or be willing to relocate to TX, IL, NJ, OH, DE, MD, PA, VA, NC, GA, FL
Your role in our success:
The SAP SCM Technical Lead is responsible for the technical architecture, development, and implementation of SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) solutions that power our utility field operations. This role will define and govern the end-to-end architecture for Procure-to-Pay (P2P), inventory, warehouse, logistics, and vendor management processes, leveraging SAP S/4HANA (MM, EWM, TM) and SAP Ariba, fully integrated with Finance (FI/CO), Enterprise Asset Management (EAM/PM), and IS-U. Collaborates closely with business leaders, IT teams, and implementation partners to ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned to industry best practices, while mentoring technical teams and leading major project initiatives.
What youll be working on:
- Solution Architecture: Lead design and governance of SAP SCM solutions, standards, and technical roadmaps; chair design reviews and ensure alignment with utility operations.
- P2P & Vendor Management: Drive optimization of P2P processes (requisitions, sourcing, POs, goods receipts, invoice verification); oversee vendor master data strategy and lifecycle.
- Sourcing & Contracts: Design and implement RFQs, contracts, and purchasing frameworks, with robust approval workflows and compliance controls.
- SAP Ariba Integration: Lead integrations between S/4HANA and Ariba (SLP, Sourcing, Contracts, Buying & Invoicing) using CPI/BTP, OData/SOAP, IDocs, and SFTP.
- Inventory & Logistics: Lead Architect solutions for inventory, EWM storerooms, and transportation planning (TM) to support field operations and maintenance.
- Integration Management: Lead integrations with EAM/PM, IS-U, FI/CO, PS, GIS, and third parties (OEMs, 3PLs, eCatalogs, EDI).
- Leadership & Delivery: Manage technical staff and partner teams; establish development standards, oversee project delivery, testing, release planning, and change management.
- Analytics & Performance: Lead the building of dashboards to track supplier performance, spend, and contract compliance; drive continuous improvement.
Where youll be working...
Hybrid Remote with periodic travel to Newark, DE (typically ~2 weeks per month, may fluctuate due to business needs)
Who you are:
- Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Finance or Accounting (with strong IT background) or similar related field.
- 7+ years in SAP SCM (MM required; EWM/TM preferred)
- 2+ full lifecycle S/4HANA implementations
- 3+ years in a technical lead role
- Regular drivers license
Licensure/Certification:
- SAP MM/SCM and/or Ariba preferred
- PMP, Scrum Master, or Agile a plus
- Deep SAP MM and Fiori app expertise
- SAP Ariba integration experience (SLP, Sourcing, Contracts, Buying & Invoicing)
- Strong understanding of utilities procurement, field logistics, and EAM/PM integration
- Working knowledge of EWM/TM, ABAP development and troubleshooting, along with performance tuning
Whats in it for you?
Joining the CUC team will get you:
- Competitive base salary
- Fantastic opportunities for career growth
- Cooperative, supportive and empowered team atmosphere
- Annual bonus and salary increase opportunities
- Monthly recognition events
- Endless wellness initiatives and community events
- Robust and customizable benefit packages-choose what works best with your life. Options include generous 401k, medical, dental and life insurance, tuition reimbursement, compensated volunteer hours and MORE!
- Paid time off, holidays and a separate bank of sick time!
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce and a culture that promotes a sense of belonging for all employees. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, among other factors. Applicants with a disability that need assistance applying for a position may email careers@chpk.com.
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Chesapeake Utilities Corp
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is a diversified energy company focused on delivering outstanding service and attaining sustainable growth that generates long-term value for our employees, customers, investors, and other stakeholders. Our success in these efforts is due to our employees’ relentless commitment to excellence, our comprehensive strategic planning and our disciplined financial analysis of growth opportunities. For more than 100 years, the Company has successfully delivered safe, secure, reliable and efficient solutions that are environmentally and economically smart. Chesapeake positions itself for long-term growth that creates superior value. Chesapeake Utilities Corporation genuinely cares while turning aspirations into reality every day. We make meaningful connections with our peers, customers, communities, shareholders and partners.
We strive to provide operational excellence and positive experiences for our customers and the communities we serve. Chesapeake’s regulated energy businesses include natural gas distribution and transmission operations on the Delmarva Peninsula and in Florida, and electric distribution operations in Florida. Chesapeake’s unregulated energy businesses include its natural gas marketing subsidiary, its propane distribution operations, and its propane wholesale marketing subsidiary.
We have a talented workforce made of experienced professionals with diverse backgrounds who take pride in the work they do at Chesapeake. They are hard working people, who generously get involved in their communities because they care about them. At Chesapeake, we believe our employees make the difference, and we care about every one of them – every day. One way we show gratitude to our employees is through our Chesapeake Cares Program that focuses on employee morale and a satisfying work environment. One day each month we conduct an event focused on employee fun and fellowship. We recognize our employees’ contributions with a rewards and recognition program geared towards continuous growth and career development within the company.
500 to 999 employees
Paid Sick Days, Parking, Performance Bonus, Prescription Drug Coverage, Professional Development, 401K, Stock Options, Employee Referral Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Events, Retirement / Pension Plans, Tuition Reimbursement, Life Insurance, Merchandise Discounts