Lead Expert D&T SAP Basis

Job Title: Lead Expert D&T SAP Basis

Location: Barcelona, Spain

Lead Expert D&T SAP Basis plays a critical role in powering dsm‑firmenich’s digital transformation. You will own, run, and continuously evolve our global SAP transactional core—including S/4HANA, BW/4HANA, GTS, BTP, and cloud platforms—across on‑prem and cloud environments. Partnering closely with Digital Foundation Operations and Cyber, you will ensure secure, high‑performance, and scalable SAP services that support our business worldwide. This role offers the opportunity to shape a future‑ready SAP landscape, tackle complex global challenges, and build deep technical and leadership impact in a truly global organization.

Your key responsibilities

• Plan/perform upgrades & patches; ensure availability, performance and compliance with DFO/Cyber.


• Provide support on SAP Basis daily Activities.


• Stay current with SAP technology roadmap and propose improvements to the SAP environment.


• Monitor & tune systems, automate routine tasks.


• Maintain documentation/runbooks; participate in on-call as needed.


• Work with Platform /Product teams to support delivery of integration projects on SAP Basis scope.

We offer

• Work in very close proximity to our business in a global and intercultural environment.


• Progress to life. By being in D&T department you will shape the future through digital and innovative solutions.


• High challenger career and big opportunities within SAP solutions.


• A flexible work environment that empowers people to take accountability for their work and own the outcome.


• Barrier-free communities within our organization where every employee is equally valued and respected – regardless of their background, beliefs, or identity.


• An eagerness to be one team and learn from each other to bring progress to life and create a better future.

You bring

• 7+ years of experience in SAP BASIS, SAP Technologies, SAP Databases & Cloud Platforms administration.


• Proven experience in managing SAP systems with complex infrastructure set up (Multiple Data Centres & Cloud providers).


• S4HANA experience on cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, RISE) or hybrid environments.


• Solid know-how of SAP Technologies and technical architecture principles (incl. SAP BTP, Solman, ChaRM, Cloud ALM).


• High level of expertise in HANA, ORACLE, SYBASE & UNIX.


• Excellent problem-solving; collaborative team player.

About dsm-firmenich

At dsm-firmenich, we don’t just meet expectations – we go beyond them.

Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life.

From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions – every single day. Whether it’s fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that’s better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere.

And while you’re making a difference, we’ll make sure you’re growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They’re essential to our future. 

Because real progress only happens when we go beyond, together.

Inclusion, belonging and equal opportunity statement

At dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work – and that’s exactly the kind of culture we’re building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we’re serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we’re committed to reflecting the world we serve.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds — no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you.

And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we’re here to help – just let us know what you need, and we’ll do everything we can to make it work.

Agency statement

We’re managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich. If you’re applying as an individual, we’d love to hear from you. We’re not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.