Manager - SAP Material Management & Segmentation

Manager - SAP Material Management & Segmentation

Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company that has pursued and achieved breakthroughs in medicine for more than three decades, with the goal of creating a healthier world for all people. The company is committed to pursuing scientific invention to prevent and treat life‑threatening diseases, including HIV, viral hepatitis, and cancer. Gilead has operations in more than 35 countries worldwide, with headquarters in Foster City, California.

You will be part of a team that is helping millions of people live healthier, more fulfilling lives. We are a close community where every individual matters and everyone has a chance to enhance their skills through ongoing development. Inclusion is one of our core values, which means we are creating and fostering a work environment where our differences are valued, and everyone feels respected and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work.

By joining Gilead, you will further our mission to discover, develop and deliver innovative therapeutics for people with life‑threatening diseases.

The Gilead Business Services center in Raleigh’s Research Triangle region is home to some of the company’s critical shared service teams in North America, including Information Technology, Global Financial Solutions, HR Operations and Procurement Services Desk. These functions provide the necessary support to ensure Gilead’s business runs effectively and efficiently. The center is also a catalyst for standardisation of processes, digital transformation, and technology optimisation.

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We are seeking an experienced Manager – SAP Material Management & Segmentation with a strong background in Life Sciences to lead the design and implementation of SAP MM and Segmentation Functions. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in SAP MM & Segmentation, regulatory compliance (such as GxP and FDA), and life sciences processes. As a Business Systems Analyst, you will play a critical role in designing and optimizing solutions for MM & Segmentation processes, ensuring seamless integration with other SAP modules (PP, QM & EWM) and driving business process excellence in a regulated environment.

This role involves strategic oversight and technical expertise in SAP systems, working closely with cross‑functional teams to enhance material management, segmentation, and overall system integration.

Design, configure and optimise SAP MM and Segmentation solutions to meet business needs.

Lead the planning and execution of SAP MM module support initiatives.

• Implement, configure, and support SAP Materials Management (MM) solutions and analyse business requirements, providing recommendations for system improvements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to SAP MM, including purchasing, inventory management, and material master data.
• Perform system upgrades, patches, and other changes to ensure SAP MM remains aligned with business needs.

• Develop and implement segmentation strategies within SAP, ensuring accurate categorisation and optimisation of materials and vendors.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to define requirements for segmentation processes and ensure that solutions are aligned with business goals.
• Perform detailed analysis to support the segmentation of products, suppliers, and other key factors to enhance decision‑making and supply‑chain efficiency.

• Partner with business users, IT teams, and external vendors to ensure successful project delivery and problem resolution.
• Work closely with business stakeholders and cross‑functional teams to define functional requirements and transform them into SAP configurations.
• Provide input to create user documentation for SAP MM and Segmentation processes.
• Identify opportunities to enhance system functionality, streamline processes and improve efficiency through automation and system enhancements.
• Stay up to date with SAP updates and industry best practices, particularly related to MM and segmentation functionalities.