SAP Specialist

SAP Specialist

Pasadena, TX

Braskem is engaged in contributing to the value chain to strengthen the Circular Economy. Braskem's 9,000 team members dedicate themselves every day to improving people's lives through sustainable solutions in chemicals and plastics. With its corporate DNA rooted in innovation, Braskem offers a comprehensive portfolio of plastic resins and chemical products for diverse industries, such as food packaging, construction, manufacturing, automotive, agribusiness, health and hygiene, and more. With 40 industrial units in Brazil, the United States, Mexico, and Germany, Braskem exports its products to clients in over 70 countries.

Braskem America is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Braskem S.A. headquartered in Philadelphia. The company is the leading producer of polypropylene in the United States, with six production plants located in Texas, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia, as well as an Innovation and Technology Center in Pittsburgh and a New Renewable Innovation Center in Lexington, which focuses on leveraging groundbreaking developments in biotechnology and chemical catalysis.

Department: IT Operations & Security

Travel Involved: 5-10%

Job Type: Full Time

Job Description:

We are looking for an SAP Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate should have in-depth knowledge of the SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) and a solid understanding of IT principles and practices. Knowledge of SAP Basis and Azure is a plus.

Responsibilities:

• Design robust IT architecture solutions, aiming for synergy and optimal use of services available on SAP BTP.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to project development teams and in the implementation of cloud systems.
• Conduct architecture reviews and ensure adherence to best practices and standards.
• Perform system analyses and recommend enhancements or optimizations to improve system performance and stability.
• Stay up to date with the latest SAP technologies and industry trends, and assess their potential impact on the organization's IT landscape.
• Collaborate with infrastructure teams to ensure seamless integration of SAP systems with the overall IT infrastructure.
• Provide technical support and expertise to resolve complex issues related to SAP BTP.
• Maintain a broad view of the IT services landscape and propose a multi-cloud architecture in sync with other providers (Microsoft, Google, AWS).
• Knowledge and application of integration methods in ECC and S4/Hana platforms with SAP BTP cloud environment, Microsoft Azure, and Low Code services (Build, Power Platform, ServiceNow, Salesforce).

Requirements:

• Proven experience as an IT architect, with a focus on SAP BTP.
• Experience using and configuring SAP ATC.
• Deep knowledge of SAP systems, including architecture design, configuration, and optimization.
• Solid understanding of IT principles, including security, scalability, and performance.
• Proficiency in SAP BTP technologies, with the ability to design and implement complex solutions.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess business requirements and recommend suitable architectural designs.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to effectively interact with stakeholders at various levels.
• Experience with cloud technologies and integration of SAP systems with cloud platforms is a plus.
• Relevant certifications in SAP Basis and SAP BTP are highly desirable.
• Ability to communicate effectively in written and spoken Portuguese or Spanish is a plus.

What we offer:

At Braskem, we offer more than just a competitive pay package. Our total rewards package includes a wide range of benefits you need for every stage of your life. Our benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Retirement Benefits
• Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Teladoc
• A wide range of voluntary benefits like Pet Insurance, Legal and ID Theft Insurance
• Flexible work schedules like 9/80 schedules for eligible team members

Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be offered a position at a more appropriate level and/or ladder.

Candidates must be currently eligible to work in the United States without the need for any type of sponsorship now or in the future. Braskem is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees according to applicable law. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact the Talent Acquisition team.