SAP Sourcing and Procurement Team Lead - w/m/d

With over 1,300 stores in 17 European countries and more than 27,000 employees, C&A is one of Europe’s leading fashion retailers. Every day, C&A welcomes millions of visitors to its stores in Europe and to its online shop. C&A offers high‑quality and long‑lasting fashion at affordable prices for all. We are building on 184 years of experience in the fashion industry and continuously modernise the company to become an omnichannel fashion retailer.

At C&A we are driven by our values. We are united by our passion for fashion and consumers. We believe that affordable and high‑quality fashion is not contradictory to caring for people & the planet. We see ourselves as an always‑on learning community, always forward‑thinking and acting to develop our business and innovate the industry. Only when we work together as a team can we face challenges and find innovative solutions. This is your chance to join the C&A Technology team as a Senior SAP Supply Chain Engineering Manager!

We are seeking a Senior SAP Supply Chain manager to join our SAP CoE who understands retail market and processes and will work in a challenging, purposeful and dynamic SAP transformation program with teams using their functional knowledge and experience (e.g., Supply Chain Planning, Inventory management, Logistics, Warehouse Management, Procurement etc.), coupled with their expertise in the cloud applications (e.g., SAP, S/4 HANA, Ariba, IBP, EWM, TM etc.) to lead and deliver an exciting transformation programme, with a focus on SAP innovations and best practices.

This servant leader will combine deep technical expertise about SAP Supply Chain architecture, with proven engineering leadership to drive best‑in‑class SAP Supply Chain capabilities (e.g., Material Management, procurement, Inventory/Stock Management, stock movements at Stores, Pricing components, Sales & Distribution, returns, integration, etc.). You will be responsible for the full solution lifecycle—from architecture and data modelling to delivery and support—while managing and developing high‑performing, cross‑functional SAP teams. A customer‑centric mindset, strong collaboration with product and SAP CoE teams, and a passion for continuous learning and innovation are critical to success in this role.

Your Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and mentor one or more cross‑functional SAP Supply change consultants or teams, fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and high‑performing culture.
• Manage the end‑to‑end implementation and support of the enterprise SAP CoE, ensuring robust integration with other systems.
• Drive the design and implementation of scalable logistics models, business rules, and data quality standards in collaboration with architects, business teams, and governance teams.
• Champion engineering SAP best practices across the team, including code quality, testing, observability, and documentation.
• Partner with Product Managers and the different SAP teams to align engineering execution with business goals and roadmap priorities.
• Project manage SAP delivery, including timelines, team briefings, team supervision, delivery of your functional area, and reviews including Directors and C‑level.
• Define and track KPIs for team performance and SAP platform health, proactively identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with enterprise architecture standards.
• Maintain awareness of emerging SAP functionalities and trends, and evaluate their applicability within the SAP CoE and specifically on the Supply Chain ecosystem.
• Present insights, risks, and progress updates to executive leadership as needed.
• Actively contribute to hiring, onboarding, and professional development of SAP engineering talent.

What You Bring

• Master's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical/business field, or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of experience in SAP in Supply Chain roles, including 5+ years in SAP engineering leadership.
• Proven track record in delivering and managing SAP Supply Chain solutions in enterprise environments.
• Hands‑on experience with SAP modules (e.g., SD/MM, STO Processes, procurement…).
• SAP S/4 HANA experience. Knowledge about SAP Private/Public cloud solutions is a plus.
• SAP retail and/or Fashion solutions experience.
• Agile experience.
• Strong technical and functional understanding of SAP Supply Chain processes in Retail environments.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly.
• Demonstrated ability to create a culture of continuous learning, experimentation, and technical excellence.

What We Offer

This is an opportunity for you to join us on a truly exciting transformation journey, where you’ll be able to leave footprints that last and contribute significantly to our vision. As well as knowing that you played a key part in the evolution of one of Europe’s most recognizable retail brands, you will also enjoy:

• Countless learning and development opportunities via our C&A academy
• A flexible hybrid work environment
• An employee discount of 20% in C&A stores
• An exciting job in an international and inspirational working environment
• A positive working atmosphere and a talented team with an open feedback culture

C&A fosters equal opportunity for people of all backgrounds and identities. We are led by a gender‑balanced board that is committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone can become their best self. We do not discriminate based on age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, parental and family status, or any other protected characteristic. We welcome applications from women, men and non‑binary candidates of all ethnicities and socio‑economic backgrounds. We encourage people belonging to under‑represented groups to apply. Even if you don't check every box, but see yourself contributing, please apply and help us build an inclusive community.