(Senior) IT Inhouse Consultant Purchase-to-Pay (m/f/d)

Knauf Deutschland; Biebelried; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Security

Flexibility

Career development

Corporate benefits

Bike leasing

Relocation support

Health & wellbeing

Job summary

Knauf Information Services GmbH is seeking a proactive professional to shape Knauf's global Purchase-to-Pay ecosystem. You will drive implementations across SAP Ariba, S/4HANA Procurement and SAP Business Network, aligning with procurement, finance and IT stakeholders to deliver measurable business value.

You will design integrations, support rollouts, and explore AI and analytics to optimize processes, ensuring security and reliability across cloud and on-premise environments.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting or implementing enterprise applications in Purchase-to-Pay or related domains.
• Hands-on knowledge of SAP Ariba, SAP S/4HANA Cloud ERP Procurement, SAP Business Network, or SAP Fiori.
• Understanding of enterprise integrations, APIs, and cloud technologies.

Responsibilities

• Shape the evolution of Knauf's global Purchase-to-Pay ecosystem across requisitioning, guided buying, PO management, goods receipt, invoice processing and supplier collaboration.
• Turn business priorities into sustainable application solutions and roadmaps with stakeholders across procurement, finance and IT.
• Own platforms like SAP Ariba, SAP S/4HANA Procurement and SAP Business Network, ensuring reliability and security.
• Design integrations and data flows connecting SAP and non-SAP environments per enterprise standards.
• Collaborate with Product Managers and development teams to enable AI, automation and analytics in global solutions.

Skills

Purchase-to-Pay

SAP Ariba

S/4HANA Cloud Procurement

System integrations

Tools

SAP Ariba

SAP S/4HANA

SAP Business Network

SAP Fiori

Job description

Knauf stands for opportunity. This exciting role offers you the ideal opportunity to begin and further develop an impressive career within a values-driven culture.

As a global building materials manufacturer with 43,500 employees in 90 countries, we offer diverse opportunities to ambitious talent. We value every contribution and are committed to creating a safe and inclusive work environment with the aim of developing sustainable solutions for a better future.

Knauf Information Services GmbH is proud to be a part of the Knauf Group. With a long-standing tradition, and a growing international presence, we are seeking dedicated individuals to help us achieve our long-term vision.

Can you say 'yes'?

• Is respectful and appreciative interaction within the team a given for you?
• Do you always put the customer at the center of your actions?
• Do you consider the future and upcoming generations in your actions?
• Do you strive for personal and professional growth?

What you'll do

• Shape the evolution of Knauf's global Purchase-to-Pay ecosystem across Requisitioning, Guided Buying, Purchase Order Management, Goods Receipt, Invoice Processing and Supplier Collaboration
• Turn business priorities into sustainable application solutions, implementation initiatives and product roadmaps in close partnership with stakeholders across procurement, finance and IT
• Take ownership of business-critical platforms such as SAP Ariba, SAP S/4HANA Procurement and SAP Business Network-ensuring reliability, usability, security and measurable business value
• Connect SAP and non-SAP environments by designing integrations, interfaces and data flows aligned with Knauf's Enterprise Architecture standards and Group IT guidelines
• Bring global solutions to life by working with Product Managers, Solution Architects and development teams, supporting rollouts, optimisation and standardisation while exploring the potential of AI, automation and analytics

Who you are

• Experience in supporting, implementing or enhancing enterprise applications within Purchase-to-Pay, Operational Procurement, Procurement Operations, Finance Integration, Accounts Payable or a related domain forms the foundation of your profile
• Hands-on knowledge of SAP Ariba, SAP S/4HANA Cloud ERP Procurement, SAP Business Network, SAP Fiori or comparable cloud-based procurement applications enables you to make an impact from day one
• A strong understanding of enterprise integrations, APIs, middleware platforms, cloud technologies and application lifecycle management helps you navigate complex environments with confidence
• Translating complex business requirements into scalable technical solutions is what motivates you, and you build trusted relationships across business, procurement, finance and IT
• Curiosity for AI, process automation, digital procurement and data-driven decision-making comes naturally to you; additional experience with SAP QM, SAP MDG, SAP BTP or SAP Integration Suite is a strong advantage

What we offer you

We all shape our lives individually. As an employer, we play a significant role in the daily life of our employees and aim to support them with various offerings. This includes, among other things:

• Security: Permanent employment contract in a stable, successful family-owned company with attractive compensation in line with the collective agreement or above tariff
• Flexibility: 30 days of vacation, flexitime account and a modern hybrid working culture with weekly home office days
• Career and professional development: Continuous learning and individual development opportunities with a wide range of seminars, webinars and e-learning opportunities
• Corporate Benefits: Discounts on well-known brands and reduced-price employee purchases
• Bike leasing: Using tax advantages while promoting your own health
• Relocation support: Assistance with international relocation
• Fitness and health: Offers of active health promotion, company doctor, occupational health and safety, etc.
• Daily time savings: Short and convenient commutes thanks to ample parking and a shuttle service to our office in Kitzingen
• Feel Welcome: Structured onboarding days as well as company and team events for a successful start and quick integration into the team
• Take a Break: Canteen with subsidized meals

Knauf as an employer

Knauf Information Services GmbH, headquartered in Kitzingen, Germany, is a key driver of the KNAUF Group's global growth and digital transformation. A team of 500 highly qualified experts is committed to supporting the Group and its customers worldwide with innovative IT solutions and customized services. The core competencies of Knauf IT cover a wide range of IT services, including the development and implementation of complex software solutions, the optimization of business processes through digital technologies and ensuring IT security and data protection.

The Knauf Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment, and we make all personnel decisions across all areas of our company based on experience, skills and integrity. We encourage applicants from all walks of life to apply for our positions, regardless of age, gender, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, origin, religion and so forth.

Share our values and become part of the team to shape the future of Knauf together.