SAP Senior Engineer (Cloud)

We’re Kingfisher, A team made up of over 82,000 passionate people who bring Kingfisher - and all our other brands: B&Q, Screwfix, Brico Depot, Castorama and Koctas - to life. That’s right, we’re big, but we have ambitions to become even bigger and even better. We want to become the leading home improvement company and grow the largest community of home improvers in the world. And that’s where you come in! At Kingfisher our customers come from all walks of life, and so do we. We want to ensure that all colleagues, future colleagues, and applicants to Kingfisher are treated equally regardless of age, gender, marital or civil partnership status, colour, ethnic or national origin, culture, religious belief, philosophical belief, political opinion, disability, gender identity, gender expression or sexual orientation. We are open to flexible and agile working, both of hours and location. Therefore, we offer colleagues a blend of working from home and our offices, located in London, Southampton & Yeovil. Talk to us about how we can best support you! Your role is to provide administrative and base technical support and control to the support of Kingfisher SAP Technologies for group systems across all Banners, including the administration of relevant 3rd party suppliers. In addition, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring cost-effectiveness and efficiency in our utilisation of GCP resources.
Overview
We’re Kingfisher, A team made up of over 82,000 passionate people who bring Kingfisher - and all our other brands: B&Q, Screwfix, Brico Depot, Castorama and Koctas - to life. That’s right, we’re big, but we have ambitions to become even bigger and even better. We want to become the leading home improvement company and grow the largest community of home improvers in the world. And that’s where you come in! At Kingfisher our customers come from all walks of life, and so do we. We want to ensure that all colleagues, future colleagues, and applicants to Kingfisher are treated equally regardless of age, gender, marital or civil partnership status, colour, ethnic or national origin, culture, religious belief, philosophical belief, political opinion, disability, gender identity, gender expression or sexual orientation. We are open to flexible and agile working, both of hours and location. Therefore, we offer colleagues a blend of working from home and our offices, located in London, Southampton & Yeovil. Talk to us about how we can best support you! Your role is to provide administrative and base technical support and control to the support of Kingfisher SAP Technologies for group systems across all Banners, including the administration of relevant 3rd party suppliers. In addition, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring cost-effectiveness and efficiency in our utilisation of GCP resources.
Provide base Netweaver technical support for Kingfisher SAP ApplicationsHelp co-ordinate all SAP technical activities with 3rd partiesInvolvement in the full lifecycle (design, build, implementation) of business and infrastructure change programmeFull involvement in the ITIL process to ensure the team meet the SLA target across service management processes (via 3rd party management) and deliver to project SLA timescalesUnderstand and help promote/improve monitoring of SAP systems via use of Solution ManagerPlanning for all SAP technical activities are tracked, plans are up-to-date and communicatedProvide 24x7 support coverage as required by SAP Technical Operations Manager and drive Process Efficiency/Effectiveness (using 3rd parties where appropriate)Exploit new and existing functionality to help drive IT and/or Business opportunities and innovationDirect input into shaping the SAP roadmap and SAP Design and actively support the change approval processHelp to ensure effective service lifecycle management in conjunction with other service management personnel and service control
What's the job
Provide base Netweaver technical support for Kingfisher SAP ApplicationsHelp co-ordinate all SAP technical activities with 3rd partiesInvolvement in the full lifecycle (design, build, implementation) of business and infrastructure change programmeFull involvement in the ITIL process to ensure the team meet the SLA target across service management processes (via 3rd party management) and deliver to project SLA timescalesUnderstand and help promote/improve monitoring of SAP systems via use of Solution ManagerPlanning for all SAP technical activities are tracked, plans are up-to-date and communicatedProvide 24x7 support coverage as required by SAP Technical Operations Manager and drive Process Efficiency/Effectiveness (using 3rd parties where appropriate)Exploit new and existing functionality to help drive IT and/or Business opportunities and innovationDirect input into shaping the SAP roadmap and SAP Design and actively support the change approval processHelp to ensure effective service lifecycle management in conjunction with other service management personnel and service control
Provide base Netweaver technical support for Kingfisher SAP ApplicationsHelp co-ordinate all SAP technical activities with 3rd partiesConduct comprehensive analysis of financial expenditures within GCP, identifying areas of inefficiency and waste.Develop and implement strategies to optimize GCP billing and expenditures without compromising performance or reliabilityInvolvement in the full lifecycle (design, build, implementation) of business and infrastructure change programmeFull involvement in the ITIL process to ensure the team meet the SLA target across service management processes (via 3rd party management)Understand and help promote/improve monitoring of SAP systems via use of Solution ManagerPlanning for all SAP technical activities are tracked, plans are up-to-date and communicatedActively support the change approval processIdentify and eliminate time consuming manual process steps via implementation of new technologies.Help to ensure effective service lifecycle management in conjunction with other service management personnel and service control.Be Customer Focussed – constantly improving our customers experienceI listen to my customersI use available data to help make decisionsBe Human – acting with humanity and careI do the right thingBe Curious – thrive on learning, thinking beyond the obviousI build and share new ideasI try new things and share my learningsBe Agile – working with trust, pace and agilityI have courage to be creativeDone is better than perfect, I aim for 80/20Be Inclusive – acting inclusively in diverse teams to work togetherI embrace allyshipI have self-awareness and a desire to learnBe Accountable – championing the plan to deliver results and growthI own my actionsI understand the Kingfisher plan and how it relates to my roleAt Kingfisher, we value the perspectives that any new team members bring, and we want to hear from you. We encourage you to apply for one of our roles even if you do not feel you meet 100% of the requirements. In return, we offer an inclusive environment, where what you can achieve is limited only by your imagination! We encourage new ideas, actively support experimentation, and strive to build an environment where everyone can be their best self. Find out more about Diversity & Inclusion at Kingfisher here! We also offer a competitive benefits package and plenty of opportunities to stretch and grow your career. Interested? Great, apply now and help us to Power the Possible.#LI-BN1What we offer.Private Health CareOpportunity to receive up to family level cover with Bupa. Join within three months of starting or at annual renewal in April.(This benefit is subject to Benefit In Kind taxation).Kingfisher Pension SchemeImmediate eligibility through auto-enrolment. Contribute 8% to receive a max 14% from the Company.25 Days' Holiday25 days per annum plus bank holidays as stated in your contract (pro rated for part time colleagues).Staff Discount20% discount at B&Q and Screwfix.Eligible after 3 months service.Kingfisher Share Incentive Plan (SIP)Share ownership in a tax efficient way. Save between £10 to £150 per month. Join at any time once three months service is reached.Life Assurancex4 Salary plus benefit equal to value of your Retirement Account (if an active member of KPS-MP) or x1 Salary if not active member.BonusCompetitive bonus scheme that aligns to work level of role.Kingfisher Share SaveSave with the option to buy Kingfisher plc shares at the end of a 3 or 5 year period. Offered annually. Three months service is required at the annual invitation date, normally in October.
Our employees know us best.
We wouldn’t be Kingfisher without them. So, we want to share what they think with you. I’m proud to work for Kingfisher, I’ve had great opportunities that have enabled me to contribute to an exciting forward-thinking company.Development and progression is a high priority at Kingfisher, I’ve always felt well supported.Training & Development There’s so many ways you can grow, learn, and develop here at Kingfisher. At whatever pace suits you. Conversations with senior leadersYou’ll be able to have regular conversations with managers about personal development and gain a better understanding about what you want from your career and how to achieve it.Resources and tools to help you growImproving without instruments that help you learn is near impossible. That’s why we make sure you have everything at your fingertips to find exactly what you need to keep growing.Initiatives that measure developmentWith plans that ask you what goals you want to achieve and when you want to achieve them by, tracking progress and keeping development at the forefront of conversation is easy.Find your pathThe scale of group functions within Kingfisher is huge. That means you have the chance to build different career paths within multiple areas of the organisation.Sharing is caringWe aren’t selfish here at Kingfisher. Whatever your level of experience, you’ll work with colleagues who are always welcoming and ready to share their knowledge whenever you need it.Reach for the starsSo your ambitions are high? Good thing we have opportunities to find experiences in line with more senior roles and responsibilities. Here, you can evolve your career, no matter your level.Why KingfisherWe’re an
innovative, international retailer
on a journey to actively make a difference. Always striving to take that next step.
You can be part of the difference.
From bottom to top you can progress in a collaborative environment. So, why not Kingfisher?Application ProcessWhat to expect from our application process...Step 1: ApplicationSend in your application via our Kingfisher Careers website.Step 2: ReviewA member of the Talent Acquisition team will then review your application let you know if you have progressed to the next stage of the process.Step 3: Interview 1You’ll then have a telephone interview/one to one conversation with a recruiter.Step 4: Interview 2As you progress, you’ll be invited to attend a face to face or virtual interview.Step 5: FeedbackYour recruiter will be in contact with feedback and, if successful, the details of your job offer!
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