Principal Solution Architect

This role collaborates with procurement, legal, finance, technology, and business partners to develop solutions with transformation goals. You will also engage with enterprise architects, solution teams, and global forums to ensure scalable and secure procurement capabilities. Working multi-functionally, you will provide technical expertise and strategic guidance to support the delivery of digital procurement transformation.

This is an ERP leadership role which will be supporting and mentoring the ERP teams based in our Kuala Lumpur hub and will be the local leader as part of the extended ERP leadership team for the VP team.

Let Me Tell You About the Role

As a Principal Solution Architect for Procurement, you will be the strategic and technical authority for designing, governing, and delivering next-generation procurement solutions maximising SAP S/4HANA, Ariba, BTP, and complementary platforms. You will drive the digital transformation of Source-to-Pay (S2P) and Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes, integrating best-of-breed technologies such as Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM), eSignature, and supplier risk management tools.

What You Will Deliver

Define and lead the procurement architecture roadmap, including SAP S/4HANA, Ariba, OpenText VIM, Fieldglass, MDG-SLP, and integration with SAP Business Network and BTP Integration Suite.
Integrate non-SAP procurement technologies such as CLM (e.g., SirionLabs) and eSignature platforms (e.g., DocuSign) into the enterprise architecture.
Champion 'clean core' and fit-to-standard principles, minimizing customizations and improving SAP and third-party standard processes.
Lead the adoption of automation, AI, and data-driven insights to enable touchless buying, compliance, and operational excellence.
Translate sophisticated business requirements into robust, scalable, and secure procurement solutions across SAP and non-SAP platforms.
Coordinate end-to-end solution design, including process standardization, data governance, and integration patterns.
Ensure all solutions are aligned with enterprise architecture guardrails, security, and regulatory requirements.
Govern integration between SAP modules and third-party systems, using SAP BTP, APIs, cloud connectors, and iPaaS platforms.
Drive the adoption of digital procurement channels (e.g., guided buying, marketplaces, supplier collaboration) and enable seamless user experiences.
Enable digital contract management, e-signature workflows, and supplier onboarding through integrated platforms.
Actively participate in ERP architecture forums to finalize design decisions and ensure compliance with enterprise standards.
Lead, produce or supply to key design decisions (KDDs), architecture reviews, and change readiness assessments.
Ensure documentation, traceability, and audit-ability of all architectural decisions including governance through the relevant ERP design authority.
Mentor and enable solution teams, fostering a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and knowledge sharing.
Represent procurement architecture in global forums and transformation initiatives.
Proactively lead architectural risks, ensuring solutions meet security, privacy, and regulatory requirements.
Lead all aspects of technical assurance, vulnerability management, and compliance with digital security standards.

What You Will Need to Be Successful (Experience and Qualifications)

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
12+ years of SAP architecture experience, with at least 5 years in procurement transformation roles.
Deep expertise in SAP S/4HANA, Ariba, ECC, SRM, OpenText VIM, Fieldglass, and MDG-SLP.
Demonstrable experience in large-scale ERP/SAP deployments, process standardization, and digital procurement transformation.
Solid grasp of integration technologies (SAP BTP, Integration Suite, APIs), data governance, and automation.
Demonstrable ability to lead multi-functional teams and handle global programs.
Demonstrable understanding of process and solution integration of Procurement with other functional domains such as Sales, Asset Management, Finance.
Good communication, partner management, and leadership skills.

Additional Desirable Traits

Experience with SAP Business Network, BTP Integration Suite, and cloud-based procurement solutions.
Consistent track record of integrating non-SAP procurement tools with SAP S/4HANA, Ariba, and other enterprise systems.
Hands-on experience with leading CLM solutions (e.g., SirionLabs, DocuSign CLM) and eSignature platforms (e.g., DocuSign).
Familiarity with supplier risk management, digital onboarding, and compliance solutions (e.g., SAP Supplier Risk).
Knowledge of AI/ML, RPA, analytics, and digital workflow tools for procurement automation.
Exposure to global procurement transformation programs and multi-entity ERP rollouts.
Experience with security, compliance, and risk management in regulated industries.
Ability to evaluate, select, and implement best-of-breed procurement technologies to complement SAP investments.

About bp

bp is a global energy business with a purpose to reimagine energy for people and our planet. We aim to be a very different kind of energy company by 2030, helping the world reach net zero and improving people’s lives. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. Join bp and become part of the team building our future!

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