SAP Supply Applications Lead
Location: Richmond, Virginia
Country: United States
Category: ERP
Workplace Location: Onsite
Employment Type: Direct Hire/Perm
Posted Date: February 23, 2026
Job ID: 639658
Job Description
Job Title
SAP Supply Chain Applications Lead
Location
Richmond area, VA or Raleigh area, NC (Hybrid: Onsite Tuesday–Thursday)
Base Salary
$145,000 range
Bonus
20%
Relocation Assistance
Available
Visa Sponsorship/Transfer
Not available
Industry
Pharmaceutical
The IT Supply Applications Lead will serve as a strategic partner to Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Quality teams, driving continuous improvement and operational efficiency through SAP and related applications. This role combines hands-on application expertise with leadership, governance, and project management responsibilities in a regulated pharmaceutical environment.
Key Responsibilities Strategy & Governance- Define and maintain the IT roadmap for Supply functions
- Stay current with manufacturing, regulatory, and technology trends
- Lead governance efforts and regular business reviews
- Ensure super users are trained and supported
- Oversee vendor relationships and license management
- Partner with internal/external teams for development and support
- Collaborate with Information Security to mitigate risks
- Support audits and ensure compliance with policies
- Manage change control and application administration
- Build strong relationships with business and IT stakeholders
- Lead cross-functional teams across geographies
- Coach team members and guide vendors
- Manage projects to meet schedule, budget, and quality targets
- Identify and resolve resource constraints
- Oversee incident and request management for business systems
- Ensure systems operate in line with company policies and SOPs
- Conduct training, monitor interfaces, and manage SOX/ITGC controls
- Act as Project Manager for system improvements
- Lead all phases of the project lifecycle (requirements, configuration, testing, deployment, training)
- Design and implement process improvements
- Author documentation and training materials
- Define cutover and deployment plans
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Supply/Operations, or IT
- 7+ years of IT management experience in Supply applications within a regulated industry
- 10+ years of SAP MM and PP experience, with integration across SAP FICO
- Experience with SAP Global Template environments and intercompany processes
- Proven track record in process reengineering and partner integration
- Familiarity with SAP SCM (APO, IBP), MES, Quality, and Serialization systems
- SAP MM, SD, PP-PI, WMS, IBP, BI
- Power BI, ValGenesis, ServiceNow, Veeva QMS
- Windows, MS Office
- Customer-focused and results-oriented
- Strong communication and team collaboration skills
- Problem-solving and diagnostic capabilities
- Adaptable and pragmatic approach
- Fluent in English
- 3 weeks vacation + floating holidays and sick leave
- 401(k) with 75% match on first 6% + 4% profit sharing
- Employee stock purchase plan (15% discount)
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
- FSA, HSA, adoption assistance, tuition reimbursement
- Concierge/personal assistance services
- Discounts on gym, fitness, and cell phone plans
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