Principal Solution Architect Procurement

Kenvue Is Currently Recruiting For A:

Technology Architect

What We Do

At Kenvue, we realize the extraordinary power of everyday care. Built on over a century of heritage and rooted in science, we’re the house of iconic brands - including NEUTROGENA®, AVEENO®, TYLENOL®, LISTERINE®, JOHNSON’S® and BAND-AID® that you already know and love. Science is our passion; care is our talent.

Who We Are

Our global team is ~ 22,000 brilliant people with a workplace culture where every voice matters, and every contribution is appreciated. We are passionate about insights, innovation and committed to delivering the best products to our customers. With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means having the power to impact millions of people every day. We put people first, care fiercely, earn trust with science and solve with courage – and have brilliant opportunities waiting for you! Join us in shaping our future–and yours. For more information, click here.

Role Reports To:

Enterprise Architecture Lead

Location:

Asia Pacific, India, Karnataka, Bangalore

Work Location:

Hybrid

Job Description

What you will do

We are excited to announce an opening for Principal Solution Architect, Procurement.

Technology at Kenvue.

Please find below the details of the role and its responsibilities.

Skills Required:

C4, UML, SysML, ArchiMate, BPML, Cloud, AWS, Azure, GCP, Solutions, Solution,

Solutioning, Design Solutions, Enterprise Architect, Solutions Architect, Technical Architect,

Experience Range:

12 - 15 years

Job Description:

About Kenvue:

Kenvue is the world’s largest pure-play consumer health company by revenue. Built on

more than a century of heritage, our iconic brands, including Aveeno®, Johnson’s®,

Listerine®, and Neutrogena® are science-backed and recommended by healthcare

professionals around the world. At Kenvue, we believe in the extraordinary power of

everyday care and our teams work every day to put that power in consumers’ hands and

earn a place in their hearts and homes.

Principal Solutions Architect – Procurement Technology

This position will report into the Architecture Lead for Corporate Technology, and be

based in Bangalore, India.

Architecture is a core function in Kenvue Tech & Data (KTD), whose purpose is to

increase the velocity of moving from strategy-to-execution. We provide technology and

strategic leadership to the product teams and the lines of businesses. We lead the efforts

on application and technology portfolio rationalization and its modernization across the

enterprise. We actively support technology-driven changes and the adoption of emerging

technologies to strengthen Kenvue’s competitive edge and achieve our business

objectives

What You Will Do:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Solution Architect to lead the design and

implementation of an AI-driven Technology Solutions as part of our Procurement

Transformation Program. The ideal candidate will be responsible for architecting scalable

and secure solutions that integrate seamlessly with our enterprise systems like SAP Ariba

and enables real-time collaboration among stakeholders through shared content, process

steps, documents, and AI-powered chatbot assistance. This role will play a critical part in

designing, governing, and optimizing enterprise level technology solutions that align with

business objectives. The ideal candidate will provide technology depth, drive innovation,

and ensure seamless integration across our corporate functions.

• Define and implement consistent solutions across the procurement functions.
• Understand the current business processes, and map the solutions to make efficient
  
  

use of data and technology to design a fit for purpose solution for business to operate

on those processes.

• Model the current and future state of technology solutions that could be implemented
  
  

through a transformation program.

• Collect and maintain an up to date metadata for application portfolios, application
  
  

interfaces, and business capabilitie components across the procurement.

• Evaluate, select, and integrate enterprise technology platforms, ensuring they align
  
  

with industry standards and best practices.

• You will collaborate to optimize the application, cloud, security and data architectures
  
  

that impact our Procurement technology, while ensuring they are efficient and

cost-effective. You will also continually identify and validate opportunities for

rationalization, consolidation, and modernization. Key aspects of the role will

include defining standards, developing policies, managing reviews, and offering a

blend of technical expertise with architectural acumen.

• You will ensure alignment with our business objectives and technology goals, when
  
  

designing solutions or frameworks. To communicate your architecture decisions and

strategies effectively, you will create technical collateral, not limited to C4 models,

ADR, UML, ER, pipeline charts, and other relevant articles, guides, schemas, imagery

or diagrams. You would provide participative consulting throughout the lifecycle of

projects you manage, offering guidance on emerging technologies and practices.

• Upholding our commitment to security, you will ensure that all architectures meet the
  
  

highest standards, particularly with data protection and compliance. Furthermore, the

role extends beyond individual contribution, to guide teams in fostering a culture of

continuous learning and innovation.

What We Are Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Info Tech, Cloud Engineering or a related field.
• 8-15 years’ experience in enterprise tech, with expertise in architecture principles and
  
  

practices focusing on corporate functions (Finance, HR, Legal, Security, Procurement)

within a retail or consumer technology environment.

• Past experience of designing solutions around the SAP ecosystem especially Ariba,
  
  

including the usage of enterprise integration patterns for the S4 Environment.

• Strong architectural skills in Cloud-Native, Serverless, and Lakehouse solutions, with
  
  

demonstrated ability to design and implement scalable microservices and event-driven

architectures.

• Advanced skills in using C4, UML, SysML, ArchiMate, BPML or similar.
• Strong knowledge and experience in Agile way of working, principles and
  
  

methodologies (SAFe, Kanban, Scrum, Design Thinking)

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with a flair for communicating across
  
  

diverse teams.

• Strong proficiency in a modern programming language, SQL scripting, data and event
  
  

streaming platform, microservices.

• Strong knowledge of enterprise integration, cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP),
  
  

and security frameworks.

• Experience in working with large-scale, global enterprises.
• Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
  
  

Nice To Haves:

• Certifications in TOGAF, SAP, ServiceNow, or cloud architecture (AWS/Azure) are
  
  

advantageous.

• Expertise in data modelling techniques, including use of Databricks and Snowflake.
• Creating infra, app and data catalogues, while governing and managing product
  
  

lifecycles.

• Proficiency in data visualization and reporting.
  
  

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