SAP MM/WM Specialist, Vanderbijlpark

SAP MM/WM Specialist required in Vanderbijlpark. A leading manufacturing business is looking for an experienced SAP MM/WM Specialist to join its SAP Centre of Excellence.

This is a hands‑on specialist role for someone who knows SAP Materials Management and Warehouse Management deeply, enjoys solving business‑critical system issues, and can work closely with users, vendors, technical teams, and senior stakeholders.

You will take ownership of the SAP MM/WM environment, support key procurement and materials management processes, drive improvements, manage system changes, and help the business get more value from SAP.

Salary: Around R1.2m per annum, with flexibility for the right candidate.

Key Tech:

SAP MM

SAP WM

SAP configuration

SAP integrations

SAP support and change management

Procurement and materials management systems

Technical specifications and system enhancements

Duties and Responsibilities:

Own and support the SAP MM/WM environment across materials management, warehouse management, procurement, and related processes

Act as the SAP MM/WM subject matter expert for the business

Support SAP users and resolve system issues within agreed service levels

Identify system bottlenecks and drive practical solutions

Manage SAP maintenance, enhancements, configuration, testing, and implementation work

Translate business needs into clear technical specifications

Manage change requests, demand requests, priorities, and order book items

Work with business stakeholders to understand requirements and improve processes

Communicate system changes clearly to users and affected teams

Deliver training and guidance to SAP MM users

Support cross‑module integrations and related peripheral systems

Work with third‑party vendors, including reviewing quotations and managing approvals

Maintain documentation and improve the SAP solutions knowledge base

Ensure solutions are fit for purpose, reusable, maintainable, and delivered with minimal rework

Support audit, legal, regulatory, and governance requirements

Participate in local and global SAP forums, initiatives, and improvement projects

Keep up to date with SAP trends, best practice, and relevant cloud‑based services

Reduce operational risk and support cost‑effective SAP delivery

Provide on‑call or call‑out support when required

Build strong relationships with users, technical teams, vendors, and leadership

Requirements:

Degree in Computer Science or a relevant qualification

NQF 7 qualification such as HND, BTech, M‑Diploma, or similar

SAP MM and/or SAP WM experience in a complex business environment

Strong SAP configuration and implementation experience

Experience supporting SAP users and resolving business‑critical system issues

Ability to develop technical specifications for enhancements and new developments

Good understanding of procurement, materials management, and warehouse processes

Experience with SAP integrations and related business systems

Strong service delivery mindset with the ability to meet agreed service levels

Experience managing change requests, demand, priorities, and stakeholder expectations

SAP certification would be advantageous

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Able to engage with users at all levels, from operational teams to senior management

Strong analytical and problem‑solving ability

Structured, organised, and able to manage competing priorities

Confident working under pressure

Good presentation, facilitation, and training skills

Strong relationship‑building and stakeholder management skills

Proactive, accountable, and comfortable taking ownership

Able to work independently and as part of a team

Passionate about technology, improvement, and delivering reliable business solutions

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