SAP Permanent Placement & Executive Search
Building permanent SAP teams through specialist recruitment
Growe Global specializes in permanent SAP hiring for organizations building long-term capabilities across S/4HANA transformations, SAP Centres of Excellence, and global support models. We don’t just know SAP roles — we know the people doing them exceptionally well today. Our ears are constantly on the ground, giving us access and real-time insight into what motivates top SAP professionals, what keeps them engaged, and what would genuinely make them consider a move.
The SAP talent market isn’t one audience — it’s three. There are active customers ready to buy, window shoppers quietly watching the market, and no-shoppers who aren’t looking at all. Most recruitment only speaks to the first group. Our strength is knowing how to engage the other two. Through targeted SAP headhunting, we identify and build relationships with high-performing consultants, architects, leaders, and executives — many of whom are not actively on the market but are open to the right conversation.
Backed by over 15 years of SAP talent intelligence, market mapping, and long-term relationships, we give clients a genuine hiring advantage — not competing with everyone else for the same visible candidates, but securing proven SAP professionals who will strengthen your organization for years to come.
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SAP Hiring Challenges Facing Organizations in 2026
With SAP spanning countless modules, industries, and delivery models, permanent hiring requires more than CV matching. Finding the right talent means understanding delivery environments, implementation experience, and cultural fit — whether building internal teams or scaling consulting practices.
The SAP recruitment market is uniquely constrained. SAP is a highly specialised ecosystem where skills take years to develop, demand consistently outweighs supply, and many of the most critical roles sit in extremely limited supply. As organisations accelerate S/4HANA programmes ahead of ECC end of life deadlines, competition for experienced SAP talent has intensified further.
At the same time, SAP continues to bring new products to market — often faster than the talent market can realistically adapt. This is especially evident in SAP S/4HANA Cloud, where demand for consultants with real, hands-on implementation experience far exceeds the number of professionals who have gained exposure to new areas.
Geography and compensation add further pressure. Location requirements, rising salary expectations, and limited mobility continue to narrow candidate pools, particularly outside major SAP hubs. Compounding this is a structural challenge within the ecosystem itself: high barriers to entry mean fewer professionals are entering the SAP market, while a growing proportion of experienced SAP talent approaches retirement.
As a result, the SAP professionals organisations most want to hire are rarely active candidates — and they’re not sitting in large numbers where there’s an abundance of options to choose from. Many of the most in-demand and niche skills are under constant competition, with the same individuals approached time and again. Most experienced SAP professionals are already embedded in delivery roles, while job adverts and inbound applications tend to surface only a small slice of the available talent market — often less than 15%.
Trusted By SAP Organizations Worldwide 🌎
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Why Leading SAP Organizations Choose Growe Global for Permanent Hiring
Organizations building long-term SAP capability partner with Growe Global to secure the right people — not just fill roles. Through targeted headhunting, deep SAP market insight, and a global network built on trusted relationships, we move beyond job ads to engage proven SAP professionals who aren’t actively on the market. The result is faster hiring, reduced risk, and stronger long-term outcomes — connecting clients directly with SAP specialists who deliver real value.
EXPERTS IN SAP RECRUITMENT
We know the SAP market because we work in it every day — alongside the people who shape it.
We spend every day inside the SAP ecosystem — speaking with professionals, tracking movement, and understanding how skills, teams, and programmes evolve in real time. This lived-in experience means we don’t just know the SAP market in theory; we know the people in it, who consistently delivers well, how reputations form, and where genuine experience is being built across industries and regions.
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TARGETED SAP HEADHUNTING BACKED BY INHOUSE DATA
We go to the right SAP talent — we don’t wait for them to come to us
Our headhunting approach is grounded in continuous market mapping. We actively track where specific SAP skills sit, which organizations are building relevant experience, and how talent typically moves between roles and programs. Rather than relying on job advertisements — which often leaves hiring to chance and forces organizations to compete for the same visible talent — we proactively engage the right people with context and credibility. This allows our clients to access SAP professionals well beyond the limited candidate pool traditional recruitment methods tend to reach.
KNOWING WHAT GOOD LOOKS LIKE
Shaped by 15+ years working inside the SAP talent market
Permanent SAP hiring requires judgement as much as structure. With years of experience supporting SAP teams globally, we know how to assess real delivery depth, distinguish proven capability from surface-level experience, and understand how individuals perform within complex SAP environments. That judgement is informed by internal SAP talent intelligence built over more than 15 years — shaped by thousands of conversations, placements, and long-term outcomes — allowing us to recognise patterns, anticipate risk, and help clients make confident, evidence-led hiring decisions rather than hopeful ones.
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HOW GROWE GLOBAL MAKES THIS EASY
High-impact SAP recruitment - without compromise.
Because we know the SAP market — and the people within it — we provide clear, practical guidance from the outset. We advise early on what will and won’t work in terms of scope, seniority, location, and compensation, grounded in real market conditions rather than assumptions. That honesty allows clients to adjust quickly, set realistic expectations, and make informed decisions, reducing risk and avoiding wasted time, failed offers, or short-lived hires.
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DIRECT HIRE SAP RECRUITMENT
SAP Skills We Cover
SAP IMPLEMENTATIONS
SAP S/4HANA Private and Public Cloud specialists supporting SIs and internal SAP CoEs.
SAP APPLICATION SUPPORT
Dedicated nearshore and offshore SAP expertise, supporting your systems around the clock.
SAP ADVISORY EXPERTS
Independent, business-side SAP guidance for complex SAP S/4 implementations.
SAP INDUSTRY EXPERTS
SAP Industry specialists for Retail & Fashion, Utilities, Oil & Gas, and Life Sciences organizations.
We provide skilled consultants across Finance, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Procurement, Sales, Data, and Technology — supporting end-to-end S/4HANA transformations, greenfield implementations, rollouts, upgrades, and optimisation programs.
Access experienced ECC functional and technical experts to stabilise your existing landscape, deliver enhancements, support AMS teams, and bridge gaps as you transition toward S/4HANA.
We provide experienced BTP Architects, Developers, and Integration Specialists who modernise, connect, and extend your SAP landscape. Our experts deliver app development, automation, API integrations, workflows, and secure extensions that enhance S/4HANA, ECC, and third-party systems — helping you accelerate delivery and maximise your SAP ROI.
From SAP TM, EWM, IM, WM, GTS, PP, MM, SD, and APO/IBP to Manufacturing Execution and Warehouse Automation — we supply niche logistics and supply chain consultants who understand complex, high-volume global operations.
We provide SAP Finance & Controlling specialists across FI, CO, Banking, Asset Accounting, Treasury, and Revenue Accounting. Our consultants support S/4HANA Finance, period-end processes, controlling, profitability analysis, and financial operations — ensuring accurate reporting, compliance, and strong financial governance across your SAP landscape.
Specialists in SAP BW, BW/4HANA, HANA, Datasphere, SAC, BTP Analytics, Planning, Reporting, and Data Modelling — supporting organisations to design, integrate, and scale modern data architectures.
ABAP, Fiori/UI5, BTP, CPI, PI/PO, API integration, extensibility, and custom development experts who deliver secure, scalable, and future-ready SAP solutions.
We provide SAP Program Directors, Project Managers, PMO Leads, Transformation Managers, and Fractional CIOs to lead complex SAP initiatives from strategy to execution. Our leadership talent ensures governance, stakeholder alignment, risk management, and delivery excellence across S/4HANA programs, global rollouts, AMS operations, and multi-year transformations.
We supply Data Migration Leads, Data Analysts, Cutover Managers, Conversion Specialists, and Release Readiness experts to support every phase of your SAP program. Our team manages data strategy, mapping, cleansing, validation, mock conversions, cutover execution, and hypercare — ensuring a smooth, low-risk transition to SAP S/4HANA or ECC.
SAP Basis, Cloud, Security, GRC, Solution Manager, Release Management, and SAP Landscape Administration specialists — ensuring smooth operations, system stability, cloud migrations, and high-availability environments.
SAP Industry Solutions specialists across Retail & Fashion, Oil & Gas, Utilities, and Pharma — helping organizations implement, optimize, and scale SAP solutions aligned to industry-specific processes, regulatory requirements, and complex operating models.
Our Geographical Reach 🌎
We’ve spent over 15 years working alongside SAP professionals across industries and regions. The result is a global network of SAP experts we trust — and who our clients trust to deliver.
North America
United States | Canada | Mexico
UK & Europe
United Kingdom - Ireland - France - Netherlands - Germany - Belgium - Denmark - Sweden - Norway - Finland - Spain - Italy - Portugal - Poland
Latin America
Brazil - Argentina - Colombia - Costa Rica - Chile - Peru
Asia
India - Sri Lanka - Japan - Hong Kong - Philippines - South Korea - Singapore - United Arab Emirates
Growe Global Helps You Hire SAP Talent More Effectively
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Established, Global SAP Talent Network
Our global SAP talent network is built through long-standing relationships and successful placements across regions and disciplines — connecting clients with experienced SAP professionals worldwide, from consultants and architects to programme leaders.
Faster Time-to-Hire Without Compromise
By bringing clarity, real-time market insight, and targeted shortlists, we help clients move decisively while maintaining high talent sourcing standards. Our go-to-market approach is continually refined to engage the right SAP talent effectively, maintain momentum, and deliver strong outcomes for both clients and candidates.
Extension of Your HR & Recruitment Team
By working as an extension of internal SAP and talent teams, we provide guidance beyond individual hires. Through deep market insight and continuous engagement, we help clients position roles effectively, reach a broader SAP talent market, and make informed hiring decisions that support long-term outcomes.
A Hiring Partner You Can Trust
Clients want hiring partners they can trust. We bring structure, transparency, and accountability to permanent SAP hiring — helping avoid stalled searches and short-lived placements. With clear SAP market insight, we enable confident hiring decisions and access to hard-to-find SAP skills.
Permanent SAP Hiring, Done Right
Our 5-Step Process
STEP 1 - Discovery & Role Definition
Tell us exactly what you need — we’ll shape the right plan.
We begin by understanding your SAP landscape, business context, and long-term objectives — including the skills required and how the role fits within your team. This involves clarifying technical requirements, delivery environment, team structure, and what success looks like beyond day one, ensuring the role is positioned realistically and attractively from the outset.
STEP 2 - Market Mapping & Search Strategy
Market Mapping & Go-To-Market Strategy
Using real-time market insight and long-term talent intelligence, we map where relevant SAP experience sits, identify target organisations, and define a tailored go-to-market strategy. This step ensures we focus on the right talent — not just the available talent.
STEP 3 - Proactive Headhunting & Engagement
Sourcing SAP talent through our extensive SAP network
We actively engage the SAP talent market through our network, internal systems, and direct outreach — starting real conversations rather than waiting for applications. By clearly sharing your hiring plans and technology roadmap, we create genuine interest with passive SAP talent. From there, we source, screen, and assess candidates carefully, progressing only those who are the right fit.
STEP 4 - Shortlist, Interview & Decision Support
We handle the admin. You focus on delivery.
We proactively source the SAP talent market through targeted outreach and ongoing conversations, assessing and scoring candidates against your requirements. You receive a focused shortlist of high-match profiles. We manage the process end-to-end, from interviews and feedback to continuous candidate engagement, protecting your time, maintaining momentum.
STEP 5 - Offer, Acceptance & Post-Hire Support
From offer acceptance to long-term success
We support offer positioning, manage counteroffer risk, and guide candidates through resignation and onboarding. We stay closely involved beyond joining, helping ensure a smooth transition, strong engagement, and a hire that settles in and succeeds for the long term.
SAP User Organizations
We work with Fortune 500 and mid-market organizations across Manufacturing, Pharma, Retail, Fashion, Aerospace & Defense, Media, Automotive, and more — providing SAP talent that delivers real impact.
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SAP Implementation Partners
We work with SAP consulting and implementation partners, from boutique firms to global Platinum Partners, helping build high-performing teams that deliver at speed.
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Who we partner with
Three Simple Steps to Finding the Right SAP Expert for Your Team
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February 9, 2026
Tell us what you need
20 minutes to align on scope, skills, and outcomes.
We take the time to understand your programme, delivery model, and constraints — so only relevant SAP specialists are engaged from day one.
February 12, 2026
We Search. Screen. Shortlist.
A short, high-quality selection of ready-to-work SAP experts.
Within 48 hours, you receive a curated selection of hand-picked, ready-to-work SAP specialists — with direct access to interviews and fast feedback cycles.
Hire top-tier, vetted talent. Fast.
February 19, 2026
Select. Onboard. Deliver.
Select your best-fit SAP expert. We manage everything else.
We manage all admin, ensuring your expert is onboarded, aligned, and embedded into your team, with ongoing support from us.
Feedback from Clients
We’ve Supported ⭐
Global Logistics Service Provider
Senior Director - SAP
I highly recommend the team at Growe Global. Since 2021, they’ve helped A.P. Moller Maersk hire 100+ top SAP specialists globally. Their dedication, expertise, and effectiveness make him a standout partner in critical hiring processes.
SAP Gold Partner - Fashion Solutions
Director of Human Resources
I’ve worked with many recruiting agencies over 17 years, and Growe stands out. Since 2014, they’ve helped me build a niche SAP consulting team with top-quality candidates. Their professionalism, attention to detail, and true partnership make them my go-to for SAP hiring.
Pharmaceutical Company
Global IT PMO Director
Growe has been outstanding. Every SAP professional they’ve placed has been technically strong and integrated seamlessly with our team. Our SAP Director called them “absolutely fabulous.” Thanks for consistently providing us with great SAP talent.
What SAP professionals say about working with Growe⭐
Start a Conversation with Our SAP Team
Stop competing for full-time SAP talent — and start winning it through Growe’s search methodology, shaped by 15+ years in the SAP ecosystem.
Everyone has access to the same SAP talent market. The difference is how you engage it — and whether you truly have your ear to the market. Our headhunting-led approach gives SAP organizations access to high-caliber, hard-to-reach SAP professionals beyond the active market.
From leadership hires to specialist SAP roles, we deliver permanent talent aligned to your environment and long-term goals.
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