Senior ERP Application Manager

Senior ERP Application Manager | International Vaccine Manufacturer | Permanent Contract

 

Job Description

An international vaccine manufacturer is seeking an experienced Senior ERP Application Manager to support the management, optimisation, and further development of its SAP/AFAS application landscape. In this key role within the Information Management team, you will ensure the reliability, compliance, and continuous improvement of business-critical ERP systems supporting Finance, Procurement, Supply Chain, Operations, and HR.

 

You will act as the link between the business, IT, and external vendors, translating business requirements into functional solutions while supporting implementations, upgrades, integrations, and compliance activities. As the SAP Subject Matter Expert (SME), you will play a central role in the organisation's ongoing digitalisation programme within an international vaccine

manufacturing environment.

 

Essential Requirements

• HBO/Bachelor's degree level or equivalent working and thinking level
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant SAP ERP experience within a complex organisation
• Proven experience as a SAP Subject Matter Expert (SME) and ambassador for application support
• Experience with multiple SAP ERP modules, specifically: FI/CO, SD, MM, QM/QA
• Experience translating business requirements into functional SAP solutions
• Experience managing incidents, changes, releases, and testing
• Experience supporting SAP implementations, upgrades, and system integrations
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Ability to coordinate with business stakeholders, IT teams, and external suppliers
• Experience supporting validation, compliance, and audit activities

Preferred Requirements

• Experience with AFAS
• Experience with MES
• Experience with LIMS
• Experience within a GMP/GxP-regulated pharmaceutical environment
• Experience supporting HR processes
• Experience within a manufacturing environment
• Ability to contribute to ERP optimisation and continuous improvement initiatives

 

Practicalities

Start Date: ASAP

Location: Bilthoven, Netherlands (Hybrid)

Hybrid Working: Minimum 3 days per week on-site

Department: Information Management

Contract: Permanent, 40 hours per week.

 

Benefits:

• 13th month salary
• Pension scheme
• Attractive secondary employment benefits
• Significant opportunities for personal development and initiative

 

Additional Information:

• VOG (Certificate of Good Conduct) required as part of the recruitment process
• Opportunity to contribute to the digital transformation of an international vaccine manufacturer whose products support global public health initiatives.

 

Interested? Send your CV to Miguel Gomes at m.gomes@panda-int.com or call +31 (0)20 2044 502 / +41 (0)44 5514 407 to discuss the opportunity.