SAP Commercial & Sales Manager

<p><em>PolyPeptide is on a transformative growth journey – expanding globally, investing in new technologies, and increasing our production capacity through major site expansions and strategic projects.</em></p><p><em>As part of this journey, we are launching a global SAP S/4HANA implementation and building a new ERP organization from the ground up. We’re now looking for an experienced SAP Commercial &amp; Sales Manager to join us from the beginning and take the lead in designing and deploying scalable commercial and sales solutions that support our global business.</em></p><p><em>This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in the rollout and development of a new ERP platform – helping to shape how we manage customer, pricing, and order processes across regions and functions.</em></p><p></p><p><strong>About us</strong></p><p>PolyPeptide Group AG and its consolidated subsidiaries (“PolyPeptide”) is a specialized Contract Development &amp; Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) for peptide- and oligonucleotide-based active pharmaceutical ingredients. By supporting its customers mainly in pharma and biotech, it contributes to the health of millions of patients across the world. PolyPeptide serves a fast-growing market, offering products and services from pre-clinical through to commercial stages. Its broad portfolio reflects the opportunities in drug therapies across areas and with a large exposure to metabolic diseases, including GLP-1. Dating back to 1952, PolyPeptide today runs a global network of six GMP-certified facilities in Europe, the U.S. and India. PolyPeptide’s shares (SIX: PPGN) are listed on SIX Swiss Exchange.</p><p></p><p><strong>Our</strong> <strong>Values</strong></p><p><strong>Trust:</strong> We build and maintain trust in all our relationships – both with each other and with our customers. We support each other and work as a team.</p><p><strong>Innovation:</strong> We are curious and driven by finding smart solutions to the challenges we face.</p><p><strong>Excellence:</strong> We always strive to deliver high quality and adapt to meet the needs of our customers.</p><p></p><p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p>The SAP Commercial &amp; Sales Manager is a critical role in PolyPeptide’s global ERP program. In this role, you will serve as the lead expert and representative for all Commercial &amp; Sales aspects of our SAP S/4HANA solution, as well as related global applications (e.g., CRM/SRM) supporting end-to-end commercial processes.</p><p>You will act as a bridge between business functions, the ERP team, and third-party vendors, working closely with the ERP Solution Architect to ensure that the design and deployment of Commercial &amp; Sales solutions align with our global strategy and system architecture.</p><p></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li><p>Act as the main expert and representative for SAP S/4HANA Commercial &amp; Sales applications, ensuring technical and functional excellence across all related systems.</p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Serve as the primary liaison between business stakeholders and system integrators, translating complex requirements into robust solutions and ensuring alignment with company standards and regulations.</p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Manage the administration, configuration, maintenance, and support of SAP Commercial &amp; Sales modules, proactively resolving incidents and driving process improvements.</p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Take responsibility for application changes, lead process enhancements, participate in governance forums, and support internal IS/IT advancements.</p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Develop and maintain essential documentation (e.g., GSOPs, functional specs, training), ensure validation and compliance, and monitor licensing and application lifecycle management.</p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Engage with internal stakeholders and third-party vendors to ensure clear communication, effective SLAs, and alignment on project roadmaps and activities.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><strong>Your Profile</strong></p><p>To succeed in this role, you bring:</p><ul><li><p>Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.</p></li></ul><ul><li><p>5+ years of experience in SAP Commercial &amp; Sales with at least 3 years in SAP S/4HANA Commercial &amp; Sales solution architecture (Lead to Customer Contract, Order to Cash).</p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Experience in IT solution management in the CDMO/pharmaceutical industry is a plus.</p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Proven ability to lead, communicate, and build strong relationships across all organizational levels.</p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Proficient in English, both speaking and writing.</p></li></ul><p>As a person, you are collaborative, proactive, flexible, and thriving in dynamic environments. Strong problem-solving skills and a commitment to excellent internal service are essential for this role.</p><p></p><p><strong>FIND THIS INTERESTING? APPLY NOW!</strong></p><p>Are you eager to p