GDE/AD - SAP Authorization Specialist (M/F/D)BASFfull-timeRequired skillsadaptabilityAgileAzurecomplianceDevOpsSAPtime managementuser storiesServiceNowAbout the role BASF Website: basf.com Job details: Responsibilities Design, implement, and operate compliant SAP authorization roles and user access to support BASF’s digital transformation Ensure secure and compliant platform operations through accurate authorization design and issue resolution Govern and steer authorization delivery by suppliers, including request fulfillment, escalation management, and SLA compliance Develop, enhance, and maintain SAP authorization concepts, guidelines, and security requirements Monitor existing authorization setups, define critical access objects, and perform authorization clean ups based on security assessments Optimize efficiency and performance through cost effective solutions, continuous improvement, and use of AI enabled capabilities Apply certified SAP add on products to ensure a compliant and robust authorization environment Independently manage tasks across multiple interfaces with strong international and cross organizational coordination Act as Lead Consultant for SAP Authorizations in projects, influencing solution design and delivery Communicate and negotiate complex or sensitive topics with diverse stakeholders, building commitment and alignment Contribute as a team player by sharing knowledge, best practices, and supporting collaborative problem solving Identify and drive innovative solutions by taking a holistic perspective in a complex work environment Resolve topics with a focus on operational excellence, balancing efficiency, risk, and implementation complexity Contribute significantly to customer, operational, project, and service objectives within the product scope Ensure stable and secure operation of BASF’s global SAP landscape, including on call support when required Support internal and external audits through analysis, reporting, and continuous quality improvementsRequirements Completed university degree in Business IT, Business Economics, Information Science, Engineering, or Natural Science, with at least 4 years of professional experience in SAP security and SAP authorization in both operations and projects Very good conflict ability and awareness Very good command of written and spoken English, in addition to the respective native language Strong technical expertise in SAP authorization and user management, basic platform programming languages & debugging Experience in supplier management and steering, agile ways of working (Agile Methodology, Growth Mindset, Continuous Learning, Customer Focus, User Stories, Metrics, Collaborative Development, Azure DevOps) Solid knowledge in service management processes and ServiceNow platform usage Excellent problem-solving skills (creativity, detail orientation) Strong self-management (time management, adaptability) Ability to manage additional responsibilities outside of own scope and to communicate/present complex topics to diverse audiences. Excellent knowledge in setting up and managing SAP authorizations for SAP R/3 and S/4 systems as well as BTP, BDC, HANA and Fiori, including solid SAP development knowledge Click on Apply to know more. This page is fully interactive when JavaScript is enabled. Please enable JavaScript to apply or browse related roles.