SAP Functional Lead (Procurement / Materials Management / Supply Chain)

Synopsis

The SAP Functional Lead (Procurement, MM & Supply Chain) will be responsible for the design, implementation, and optimisation of SAP S/4HANA Materials Management, Procurement, and Inventory Management processes across the enterprise. The role spans end-to-end Procure-to-Pay (P2P), sourcing strategies, master data governance, and supply chain integration. You will collaborate with procurement, logistics, supply chain, and inventory control teams to define future-state business processes using Signavio (or similar tools), ensuring alignment with SAP best practices and a fit-to-standard approach. Knowledge of SAP Ariba is a plus, to support future integration considerations and broader procurement transformation strategies.

Accountabilities

•    Lead full life cycle implementations of SAP MM, covering procurement, inventory management, material master governance, and supplier collaboration.
•    Drive the design and optimisation of P2P processes in close coordination with procurement and supply chain functions.
•    Conduct business workshops, gather requirements, and model business processes using Signavio or similar BPM tools.
•    Integrate SAP MM with key modules such as FICO, EAM, WM, and external logistics platforms.
•    Provide guidance on sourcing structures, approval workflows, inventory control policies, and master data strategy.
•    Develop and maintain robust inventory management solutions, including stock monitoring, replenishment, and valuation processes.
•    Support system configuration, testing, data migration, and cutover planning to ensure seamless go-lives and system stability.
•    Contribute to carve-out and M&A-related SAP landscape transitions, minimising disruption to procurement and inventory operations.
•    Produce high-quality documentation including process flows, functional specifications, training guides, and user manuals.
•    Deliver hypercare and continuous improvement support, identifying optimisation opportunities across procurement and inventory operations.
•    Provide input on future integrations with SAP Ariba and related platforms, where relevant.

Education & Experience

•    Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field.
•    Master’s degree or SAP certifications in Sourcing & Procurement or S/4HANA are a plus.
•    8+ years of hands-on SAP MM implementation and support experience, with a strong focus on procurement and inventory management.
•    Minimum 2 full-cycle SAP projects, with at least one S/4HANA greenfield implementation.
•    Experience with carve-outs, M&A projects, or multi-entity SAP rollouts is highly desirable.
•    In-depth experience in MM integration with FICO, EAM, and WM modules.
•    Familiarity with Signavio or similar BPM tools for process modelling and fit-gap analysis.
•    Knowledge of SAP Ariba (e.g., sourcing, contracts, procurement) is advantageous but not required.
•    Proven track record of delivering process standardisation and operational efficiencies.

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