Tech Lead Application Delivery - SAP MM

With over 85 years as an industrial technology leader, Kennametal Inc. delivers productivity to customers through materials science, tooling and wear-resistant solutions. Customers across aerospace and defence, earthworks, energy, general engineering and transportation turn to Kennametal to help them manufacture with precision and efficiency. Learn more at www.kennametal.com. Follow @Kennametal: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube.

Job Title: Tech Lead Application Delivery - SAP MM

Location: Bangalore

Job Summary

• We are seeking an experienced SAP MM Solution Architect / Lead Consultant to join our
• IT Business Solutions team. The Business Solutions Architect will act as a subject matter
• expert to the SAP MM-Sourcing team, providing project and operational support across the
• SAP MM/Sourcing modules and their associated applications. The candidate will partner
• with Procurement, Purchasing, Sourcing, and Materials Management stakeholders to
• understand business requirements, evaluate technical feasibility, design scalable SAP
• solutions, and drive end-to-end delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and develop solutions that support the business within Kennametals

technology framework.

• Evaluate the technical and economic feasibility of proposed solutions.
• Research and evaluate alternative technology solutions.
• Using a matrixed team, plan, schedule, and deliver business solutions.
• Help drive the best out of the sourcing and financial management systems.
• Liaison with other internal IT and business functions to comprehensively resolve

issues.

• Identify technology development improvement opportunities and prepare action

plans.

• Identify and implement new uses of information technologies to assist Kennametal

in meeting its strategic objectives.

• Manage projects as needed, typically less than a year in duration.
• Plan and manage own work and others as required.
• Ensure quality, timeliness, efficiency, and effectiveness of deliverables while

providing regular and accurate status updates to business areas and line manager.

• Provide expertise on strategic issues and projects.
• Manage and participate in cross-functional teams and SAP projects.
• Represent and promote Kennametal through participation in technology community

activities, industry groups, and associations.

• Collaborate with business teams to gather and analyze procurement and material

management requirements.

• Design and deliver SAP MM / procurement solutions aligned with business

objectives and enterprise standards.

• Lead solution architecture, configuration, development coordination, testing,

deployment, and support activities.

• Evaluate technical feasibility and recommend optimal solutions.
• Drive end-to-end procurement processes including:
• Purchase Requisitions
• RFQs & Quotations
• Purchase Orders
• Contracts & Scheduling Agreements
• Vendor Management
• Goods Receipts
• Inventory Management
• Invoice Verification
• Stock Transfers
• Subcontracting & Consignment Processes
• Third-Party Procurement
• Services Procurement
• Procurement Analytics and Reporting
• Work closely with cross-functional teams and integrated SAP modules.
• Support continuous process improvement and SAP best practices.

• 10+ years of SAP experience with strong expertise in SAP MM (ECC and/or

S/4HANA). Workflow and Cross-Module Integrations (SD, PP, FI/CO, WM/EWM)

• Proven experience in Purchasing, Procurement, Sourcing, and Materials

Management processes.

• Hands-on experience across the complete project lifecycle, including requirements

gathering, solution design, testing, deployment, and production support.

• Experience working with global stakeholders and business teams.
• Excellent written and oral communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a multi-tasked environment.
• Ability to manage a team and work in a team environment, as well as independently.
• Ability to work with internal business partners to understand and define business

requirements, manage expectations, and implement solutions that meet business

objectives.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Commitment to detail, quality, and continuous improvement under tight deadlines.

Bachelors or masters degree from a recognized university in:

• B.Tech / B.E.
• B.Sc.
• B.Com.
• MBA
• M.Sc.
• MCA
• Equivalent degree in IT, Supply Chain, Business, or related disciplines

Employment Type: Full Time

Role: SAP MM Solution Architect / Lead Consultant – Procurement & Materials

Management

As part of our core values, Kennametal is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all people. We are an Equal Opportunity employer.