This role will play a key part in the design and delivery of Sourcing & Procurement capabilities within an S/4HANA implementation, working closely with Sourcing, Procurement, and cross-functional stakeholders and supported by System Integrator (SI) counterparts responsible for configuration and technical delivery.
The role is focused on modern S/4HANA Sourcing & Procurement capabilities and best practices, with strong emphasis on process harmonization, contract management, pricing, supplier collaboration, and close interaction with cross-functional partners across the enterprise.
S/4HANA Sourcing & Procurement Solution Ownership
- Act as an in-house functional consultant for SAP S/4HANA Sourcing & Procurement, coordinating with the Sourcing & Procurement Lead, with a focus on Purchase Contracts, Pricing, and SAP Business Network integration.
- Own the end-to-end functional design of sourcing processes within the S2P lifecycle.
- Translate business requirements into clear functional specifications for the System Integrator.
- Review and approve procurement configuration, enhancements, and functional designs.
Cross-Functional Integration & Collaboration
- Collaborate closely with Master Data management teams to ensure alignment of procurement-relevant master data (e.g., business partners, materials, purchasing info records, conditions).
- Collaborate with Finance teams where required to ensure integration for pricing, release strategies, and other design elements (without owning finance processes).
- Ensure end-to-end business process integration across Sourcing & Procurement and operational functions.
Business & Stakeholder Engagement
- Support the SAP Sourcing & Procurement Lead as contact for Sourcing leadership and teams.
- Facilitate workshops on sourcing processes, contract management, supplier collaboration, and pricing frameworks.
- Advise stakeholders on S/4HANA capabilities such as SAP Business Network and standard procurement functionality.
System Integrator Collaboration
- Work closely with SI consultants to ensure quality functional delivery.
- Review configuration rationale, RICEFW objects, and integration scenarios.
- Challenge non-standard or overly complex designs.
Testing, Cutover & Go-Live Support
- Define and support end-to-end testing, including cross-functional process validation.
- Support cutover activities related to Sourcing & Procurement.
- Provide go-live and hypercare support.
Integration & Landscape Design
- Support integration across an S/4HANA-centric landscape with multiple partner non-SAP systems.
- Contribute to harmonized sourcing and cross-functional process design.
- Ensure robust integration with SAP Business Network.
Post-Go-Live & Continuous Improvement
- Act as functional owner of S/4HANA Sourcing & Procurement.
- Manage enhancements and contribute to cross-functional roadmap initiatives.
