Senior Systems Engineer - EXTEND
This job is with BBC, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly. Please read the information in this job post thoroughly to understand exactly what is expected of potential candidates. JOB DETAILS JOB TITLE: Senior Systems Engineer - EXTEND
JOB REF: 31320
JOB BAND: D
CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent, Full-time
DEPARTMENT: BBC Technology Group
LOCATION: London - Hybrid
PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: £55,00 - £65,000 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.
CLOSING DATE: 23:59 on the 12th of December
INTERVIEWS TO COMMENCE: 5th of January 2026*this may be subject to change
We're happy to discuss flexible working. If you'd like to, please indicate your preference in the application - though there's no obligation to do so now. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage.
Interview Process :
1 x hour Values based interview with technical questions
BBC EXTEND This role is advertised as part of our BBC Extend programme for disabled people. To apply for this role you should identify as deaf, disabled or neurodivergent and must meet either: the definition of disability in the Equality Act (2010), the definition of disability in the Disability Discrimination Act (1995) if applying in Northern Ireland. You're broadly defined as disabled under both acts if you have a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial and long-term negative or adverse effect on your ability to do normal daily activities. This definition includes both apparent and non-apparent conditions and impairments, and medical conditions such as Cancer, HIV or Multiple Sclerosis. We are committed to making the process of applying for this role as accessible as possible. If you need to discuss adjustments or access requirements for the application process, or have any questions about our Extend programme, please contact the BBC Extend team via the shared mailbox. The BBC are fully committed to providing workplace adjustments to help eliminate barriers in the workplace that disabled people face. To do this, we have our own dedicated BBC Access and Disability Service that provides assessments and support throughout employment with us. If you are successful in applying for this role and require workplace adjustments, we will work with you to get your adjustments in place. If you'd like more information on BBC Extend, please visit the BBC Extend webpage. OF THE ROLE This exciting role sits in the BBC's Technology & Media Operations group, which delivers the technology requirements of the BBC across broadcast, enterprise, and digital to the strategy set by the business. Reporting into the Procurement Systems Engineering manager, the role, working in partnership with third parties and peers supporting the broader corporate systems landscape, will be responsible for overseeing the implementation, management, and optimisation of the Procurement systems within the BBC, largely SAP and SAP partner solutions. This role plays a crucial part in ensuring that our procurement solutions align with business objectives and deliver value to the BBC.
WHY JOIN THE TEAM
You will be joining a small, established team that work well together in a rapidly developing and transformative space. You will have the opportunity to pick up new skills and Best Practice ways of working which help drive efficiency and Value for Money. The team are currently engaged in an exciting transformation in the Finance and Procurement space, which you will be a contributor to.
YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT: - Acting as a Co-ordinator for Small/Medium technical changes, clarifying requirements submitted by BBC Business Users and managing a change process followed by an outsourced technology provider, including Documentation Review, Technical Build, Testing Cycles, Production Deployment and Post Go-Live support
- Acting as a trusted team member for larger projects with technical change elements, working closely with Project Management and Project Stakeholders to deliver timely, high quality outcomes
- Building relationships with Internal and External stakeholders, offering support and influence focussed on best practice, achievable goals
- Working with Outsourced Technology partners and Internal Stakeholders to support the resolution of Incidents at varied severity levels
YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:
Extensive experience with Source to pay system landscapes, including understanding how best-practice configurations align with business processes and providing guidance to a wide range of technical and functional stakeholders.
Experience with the following software: SAP Ariba (Guided Buying, Sourcing, Contracting, SLP, Risk, Managed Gateway), SAP Contract Intelligence powered by Icertis, SAP ECC6 (MM), SAP MDG, Opentext VIM/CC4S,
Experience reviewing Technical and Functional Documentation, identifying and revising based on quality, clarity and completeness
Ability to engage and influence stakeholders at various levels, translating and imparting technical concepts into audience relevant information
Understanding the necessity of security, access control and segregation of duties in system design
DESIRED - Experience with the following software: SAP S/4 Hana (MM), SAP Netweaver Portal, SAP Fiori, SAP Signavio, SAP Joule, SAP Walkme
- Awareness of regulatory compliance requirements in Public Sector Procurement
- Experience with External Audit processes
Before your start date, you may need to disclose any unspent convictions or police charges, in line with our Contracts of Employment policy. This allows us to discuss any support you may need and assess any risks. xkybehq Failure to disclose may result in the withdrawal of your offer.
JOB REF: 31320
JOB BAND: D
CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent, Full-time
DEPARTMENT: BBC Technology Group
LOCATION: London - Hybrid
PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: £55,00 - £65,000 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.
CLOSING DATE: 23:59 on the 12th of December
INTERVIEWS TO COMMENCE: 5th of January 2026*this may be subject to change
We're happy to discuss flexible working. If you'd like to, please indicate your preference in the application - though there's no obligation to do so now. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage.
Interview Process :
1 x hour Values based interview with technical questions
BBC EXTEND This role is advertised as part of our BBC Extend programme for disabled people. To apply for this role you should identify as deaf, disabled or neurodivergent and must meet either: the definition of disability in the Equality Act (2010), the definition of disability in the Disability Discrimination Act (1995) if applying in Northern Ireland. You're broadly defined as disabled under both acts if you have a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial and long-term negative or adverse effect on your ability to do normal daily activities. This definition includes both apparent and non-apparent conditions and impairments, and medical conditions such as Cancer, HIV or Multiple Sclerosis. We are committed to making the process of applying for this role as accessible as possible. If you need to discuss adjustments or access requirements for the application process, or have any questions about our Extend programme, please contact the BBC Extend team via the shared mailbox. The BBC are fully committed to providing workplace adjustments to help eliminate barriers in the workplace that disabled people face. To do this, we have our own dedicated BBC Access and Disability Service that provides assessments and support throughout employment with us. If you are successful in applying for this role and require workplace adjustments, we will work with you to get your adjustments in place. If you'd like more information on BBC Extend, please visit the BBC Extend webpage. OF THE ROLE This exciting role sits in the BBC's Technology & Media Operations group, which delivers the technology requirements of the BBC across broadcast, enterprise, and digital to the strategy set by the business. Reporting into the Procurement Systems Engineering manager, the role, working in partnership with third parties and peers supporting the broader corporate systems landscape, will be responsible for overseeing the implementation, management, and optimisation of the Procurement systems within the BBC, largely SAP and SAP partner solutions. This role plays a crucial part in ensuring that our procurement solutions align with business objectives and deliver value to the BBC.
WHY JOIN THE TEAM
You will be joining a small, established team that work well together in a rapidly developing and transformative space. You will have the opportunity to pick up new skills and Best Practice ways of working which help drive efficiency and Value for Money. The team are currently engaged in an exciting transformation in the Finance and Procurement space, which you will be a contributor to.
YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT: - Acting as a Co-ordinator for Small/Medium technical changes, clarifying requirements submitted by BBC Business Users and managing a change process followed by an outsourced technology provider, including Documentation Review, Technical Build, Testing Cycles, Production Deployment and Post Go-Live support
- Acting as a trusted team member for larger projects with technical change elements, working closely with Project Management and Project Stakeholders to deliver timely, high quality outcomes
- Building relationships with Internal and External stakeholders, offering support and influence focussed on best practice, achievable goals
- Working with Outsourced Technology partners and Internal Stakeholders to support the resolution of Incidents at varied severity levels
YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:
Extensive experience with Source to pay system landscapes, including understanding how best-practice configurations align with business processes and providing guidance to a wide range of technical and functional stakeholders.
Experience with the following software: SAP Ariba (Guided Buying, Sourcing, Contracting, SLP, Risk, Managed Gateway), SAP Contract Intelligence powered by Icertis, SAP ECC6 (MM), SAP MDG, Opentext VIM/CC4S,
Experience reviewing Technical and Functional Documentation, identifying and revising based on quality, clarity and completeness
Ability to engage and influence stakeholders at various levels, translating and imparting technical concepts into audience relevant information
Understanding the necessity of security, access control and segregation of duties in system design
DESIRED - Experience with the following software: SAP S/4 Hana (MM), SAP Netweaver Portal, SAP Fiori, SAP Signavio, SAP Joule, SAP Walkme
- Awareness of regulatory compliance requirements in Public Sector Procurement
- Experience with External Audit processes
Before your start date, you may need to disclose any unspent convictions or police charges, in line with our Contracts of Employment policy. This allows us to discuss any support you may need and assess any risks. xkybehq Failure to disclose may result in the withdrawal of your offer.