Expert SAP Authorization (m/w/d)

Field of Work:IT
Location: locationobj
Legal Entity: KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA (0001)
Contract Type: Regular
Is Full Time: Yes
Job ID: 15724

Are you experienced in authorization management and looking for a role with strategic impact rather than pure operations Would you like to work in an international environment where teamwork reliability and innovation are highly valued Then you are exactly the right fit for us!

We are looking for an Expert SAP Authorization (m/f/d) to join us at the earliest possible this role you will help shape our SAP landscape sustainably ensuring stable secure and efficient authorization management. The position is permanent full-time and based in Einbeck (Lower Saxony Germany).

Your responsibilities where you make an impact:

• Responsibility for developing implementing and continuously optimizing authorization and access concepts in SAP ECC systems S/4 HANA and the Fiori Launchpad
• Analysis of existing authorization structures their adaptation and harmonization to meet new requirements
• Design of individual roles and authorizations in line with corporate policies and legal requirements
• Execution of authorization and user reviews identification and mitigation of risks (e.g. Segregation of Duties conflicts SoD)
• Supervision and control of technical implementation of authorizations in collaboration with our service providers SAP authorization team and global key users
• Creation and maintenance of documentation and process descriptions for authorization solutions
• Consulting and support for business units and project teams on all SAP authorization-related questions
• Participation in internal and external audits and ensuring compliance with data protection and regulatory requirements
• Support and coordination of service providers in analyzing and resolving authorization issues in operational business (second-/third-level support)
• Integration of new technologies and tools into the existing authorization management particularly in the context of S/4 HANA and Fiori Launchpad
• Monitoring and reporting of relevant KPIs in the authorization environment

Your profile what you bring:

• University degree in (business) informatics business administration or a comparable qualification - alternatively equivalent professional experience in the field.
• Several years of practical experience in SAP Authorization Management particularly for SAP ECC S/4 HANA and Fiori Launchpad
• Strong knowledge in designing and implementing SAP authorization structures and roles
• Extensive experience in analyzing and resolving authorization issues especially Segregation of Duties (SoD) user and role management
• Familiarity with SAP Governance Risk & Compliance (GRC) as well as relevant legal and regulatory requirements (e.g. GDPR SOX)
• Experience conducting audits and collaborating with internal and external auditors
• Knowledge in handling SAP Fiori Launchpad including configuration and management of tile authorizations and launchpad designs
• Ability to document and communicate complex technical topics in a clear and comprehensible manner
• Analytical and solution-oriented mindset with a high degree of initiative and sense of responsibility
• Strong team orientation and communication skills also in an international environment
• Very good German skills and good English skills both written and spoken

Desirable additional qualifications:

• Knowledge of related modules such as Identity and Access Management (SailPoint) SAP Cloud Platform Identity Authentication Service (IAS) or SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP)
• Experience in process automation within the authorization environment e.g. using SAP GRC or SailPoint

What you can look forward to:

• A motivated and collegial team that values open communication and mutual support
• Exciting and varied tasks in an innovative international working environment
• Individual development opportunities through professional training and certifications
• As a family-owned company we live by our values: closeness reliability independence and foresight
• We create the right framework conditions for you: a permanent employment contract attractive collectively agreed remuneration (including annual employee participation Christmas and vacation bonus with 30 days vacation) financial benefits (company pension scheme capital-forming benefits subsidized canteen childcare allowance job bike etc.) excellent work equipment and flexible working hours with the option of (partially) mobile working (hybrid working model)!

If you are ready to contribute your expertise and grow within a strong team we look forward to getting to know you! Take your chance and apply now online (cover letter CV relevant certificates) via our application system!

About KWS

KWS is one of the worlds leading plant breeding companies. Nearly 5000 employees in more than 70 countries generated net sales of around 1.68 billion in the fiscal year 2023/2024. A company with a tradition of family ownership KWS has operated independently for almost 170 years. It focuses on plant breeding and the production and sale of seed for sugarbeet corn cereals vegetables oilseed rape and sunflower. KWS uses leading-edge plant breeding methods to continuously improve yield for farmers and plants resistance to diseases pests and abiotic stress. To that end the company invested more than 300 million last fiscal year in research and development. For more information: Follow us on LinkedIn at data privacy policy for candidates is available on Please select the country where the job you applied for is posted in and if applicable the specific business unit.