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What Application Development & Maintenance contributes to Cardinal Health
Application Development & Maintenance performs configuration or coding to develop, enhance and sustain the organization's software systems in a cross-functional team environment through adherence to established design control processes and good engineering practices.
As the Principal of Application Development and Maintenance (SAP - Supply Chain ), you will drive the end-to-end architecture, strategic roadmap, and solution designs for the Supply Chain and Procure-to-Pay (P2P) functions across our Pharmaceutical Segment. Leveraging the core capabilities of SAP ECC and S/4HANA, you will ensure a highly scalable, integrated, and efficient system landscape. In this role, you will collaborate closely with business and technology leaders to design a digital supply chain that accelerates enterprise growth, operational maturity, and continuous innovation.
Location - Fully remote, open to candidates based nationwide (with willingness to travel to our HQ in Dublin, Ohio for quarterly meetings)
Responsibilities
End-to-End solution design & architecture
Own and govern end-to-end business processes architectures spanning procurement, inventory management, supply chain logistics and finance touchpoints.
Own supply chain architecture vision, roadmaps across procurement, planning, logistics and supplier collaboration.
Enforce SAP “fit-to-standard” principles to minimize customizations and technical debt.
Translate business requirements into a scalable and standardized SAP design.
Completing effort estimates, preparing proposals, and collaborating with functional partners to deliver solutions for value-add business functions.
Cross-functional integration & Ecosystem
Design resilient interfaces and data flows connecting SAP ECC, SAP S/4 HANA with non-SAP and specialized platforms such as Manhattan WMS, Kinaxis, TMS etc.
Lead design reviews and alignment sessions with supply chain, procurement, sales operations and finance leaders to resolve trade-offs and handle process exceptions.
Partner with enterprise architecture to connect supply chain and procure-to-pay roadmaps.
Ensure designs comply with SOX and audit controls in supply chain processes.
Migration, modernization & Delivery leadership Solution delivery and design leadership.
Keeping up with emerging technologies and changes in business processes.
Assess legacy landscapes and define S/4 HANA migration, greenfield or hybrid transformation paths.
Oversee testing strategies (E2E, Performance, Integration, regression, functional variation etc.), cutover plans, and post go-live stabilization and Hypercare activities.
Guide functional analysts, advise executive leadership on multi-year technology roadmaps and platform investments.
Provide leadership and direction to the teams during problem solving and crisis management.
Influence internal and external clients to leverage out of the box solutions and reduce customizations.
Closely follows the strategic direction set by the segment and executes on priority goals.
Qualifications
Ideally targeting individuals with 12+ years of experience and deep functional expertise in SAP ECC Superior knowledge of processes and technology with deep hands-on knowledge in all the areas of Procure-To-Pay and Supply Chain Execution domains, required Experience SAP S/4 HANA modules – MM, EWM, TM, preferred not required Strong experience in translating business requirements into technical capabilities and solutions.
Prior work experience in Planning, Purchasing and supply chain functions within S/4 HANA Enterprise is a plus Strong understanding of data architecture, analytics integration, and control frameworks Proficiency with ASAP (Accelerated SAP) Waterfall and Agile methodologies, a plus Strong experience in completing effort estimates, preparing proposals, and collaborating with our functional partners to deliver quality business solutions. preferred Prior experience closely collaborating with highly skilled onsite and offshore teams, preferred Ability to develop individuals and teams, preferred Excellent oral and written communication skills Excellent organizational skills Anticipated Salary Range $137,400 - $232,320 USD
Bonus Eligible - Yes
Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.
Medical, dental and vision coverage
Paid time off plan
Health savings account (HSA)
401k savings plan
Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Work-Life resources
Paid parental leave
Healthy lifestyle programs
Application window anticipated to close : 11/30/2026 * if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.
The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.
Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.
