Business Analyst - Data Center Sourcing & Capacity Management (f/m/d) limited until 30.04.2027

What You’ll Do

Role Overview: The Business Analyst in the Data Center Sourcing & Capacity Management (f/m/d) (limited until ) will support with analytics, forecasting, and strategic sourcing to enable data‑backed sourcing and capacity decisions that directly impact SAP’s cloud delivery efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Support strategic data center capacity planning by analyzing global demand forecasts, infrastructure growth trends, and utilization metrics.
• Assist in sourcing and contracting processes for data center capacity extensions and reductions, collaborating with procurement and legal teams.
• Develop and maintain capacity tracking and forecasting dashboards using tools such as SAP Analytics Cloud, SAP Datasphere, or SAP S/4HANA.
• Support capacity monitoring and performance reporting across global GCID‑managed data centers.
• Contribute to the development of governance models and sourcing frameworks to standardize and optimize infrastructure‑related decisions.
• Analyze supplier performance data, contract KPIs, and operational metrics to ensure sourcing efficiency.
• Facilitate collaboration between sourcing specialists, project managers, and finance stakeholders to ensure alignment between demand and capacity planning.
• Participate in the continuous improvement of capacity reporting and data quality management processes.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Business Informatics, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related fields.
• 1–3 years of relevant experience in business analysis, capacity planning, sourcing, or infrastructure management.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data.
• Experience working with SAP Analytics Cloud, SAP Datasphere, or similar data management and visualization tools.
• Familiarity with data center operations, infrastructure lifecycle, or strategic procurement is an asset.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work across global teams.
• Proficiency in Excel (VBA) and SAP Analytics Cloud for data analysis.
• Working knowledge of Jira/Confluence or similar collaboration tools.
• Fluent in English (C1 level); German or any other European language skills are a plus.

SAP is committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provides accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities.