SAP Functional Lead - SD & Condition Contracts

SAP Functional Lead – SD & Condition Contracts
£55,000 - £75,000 plus great benefits (Work Level 5)
Manchester city centre (hybrid working). We’re open to applications from people who may require flexible working arrangements. There’ll be an opportunity to discuss your flexible working requirements during the interview process, and at offer stage.

This role is eligible for Skilled Worker (Tier 2) visa sponsorship

We’re reshaping our Digital, Technology and Data function for the future, creating new opportunities, strengthening our capability, and building clearer, more resilient ways of working so we can deliver even better services for our Co-op, our colleagues, members and customers.

We're looking for a SAP Functional Lead to join our Digital, Technology & Data team and help us shape, support and improve the SAP services that underpin key areas of our business. You'll lead the functional direction of our SAP SD (Sales & Distribution) and Condition Contracts landscape, making sure our systems are reliable, efficient and fit for the future. Working closely with colleagues across technology and the wider business, you'll help deliver improvements that support our commercial, trading, supply chain and finance teams.

Why this role matters

In this role you'll combine strategic thinking with hands-on functional expertise, helping us improve commercial processes, unlock new opportunities and deliver better outcomes for our colleagues and customers. Working across a broad stakeholder network, you'll have the chance to shape solutions, drive improvements and develop capability within the team while keeping us at the forefront of SAP best practice.

What you’ll do

•    Lead the functional design and ongoing development of our SAP SD and Condition Contracts landscape
•    Act as the subject matter expert for SAP SD and Condition Contracts Management (CCM), supporting business processes across trading, commercial and finance teams
•    Work with architects, engineers, product managers, business analysts and business stakeholders to design and deliver effective solutions
•    Provide oversight and quality assurance for change delivery, including work delivered by third-party partners
•    Support the management and optimisation of supplier funding, rebates, trading agreements, promotional support and commercial income processes
•    Ensure SAP solutions integrate effectively with finance, procurement, pricing, product and data services
•    Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to simplify processes, increase automation and improve performance
•    Coach and support team members, helping to build knowledge and capability across SAP commercial solutions

What you’ll bring

We’re committed to making our roles as accessible as possible, so we only ask for the minimum criteria. To thrive here, you’ll need to bring:

•    Significant experience in SAP SD, gained in roles such as Functional Consultant, Solution Designer, Product Specialist or similar
•    Strong expertise in SAP Condition Contracts Management, supplier rebates, settlement management or similar commercial funding processes
•    A good understanding of commercial, trading, procurement and finance processes within a large organisation
•    Experience designing and delivering SAP solutions that support supplier agreements, commercial income or related business processes
•    Knowledge of SAP S/4HANA and the wider SAP ecosystem, including integrations with finance, procurement and pricing platforms
•    Experience working on large-scale technology change or transformation programmes involving multiple stakeholders and delivery partners
•    Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts clearly and influence decision-making
•    The ability to balance strategic thinking with practical delivery, helping teams turn business needs into effective technology solutions

Why Co-op?

At Co-op, we’re owned by our members. And because we’re owned by you, we can do right by you. So when you join us, you’re not just taking a job, you’re joining a movement. We’re an organisation that puts people and communities first, and we’re powered by purpose. We want this to be a place where you can thrive, so you’ll also receive:

•    An annual bonus (based on personal and business performance)
•    28 days holiday (rising to 32 with service) plus bank holidays 
•    A pension with up to 10% employer contributions 
•    Private healthcare
•    Access to a subsidised onsite gym (at our Manchester HQ) 
•    30% discount on Co-op products and 10% off other brands 
•    Stream – early access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it 
•    Virtual healthcare including GP appointments, mental health support, nutrition and fitness advice 
•    24/7 colleague support service 
•    Training and support for your development and career progression
•    Cycle-to-work scheme

A place you’ll belong

We’re building diverse and inclusive teams that reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and are committed to creating a workplace where colleagues can feel like they belong, supported by our inclusive policies and the ways we work.

We’re proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme and offer interviews to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for a job. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, we’ll support you.

Learn more about our recruitment process at jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process and our inclusion commitments at jobs.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion