SAP Senior Functional Consultant – Supply Chain & Procurement (MM/EWM) Permanent positionAs our SAP Senior Functional Consultant, you will lead design, implementation, and system enhancement initiatives within the supply chain (MM/EWM) and procurement modules. Your role will be pivotal in optimizing SAP solutions and ensuring smooth integration with key SAP Module (Quality/Manufacturing) as well as external procurement solutions (COUPA). By bridging these domain technologies, you will enable end-to-end process automation, data integrity, and compliance within our highly regulated environment.
Key Responsibilities
- SAP Process Leadership and Design:
- End-to-End SAP Solutions: Lead the design, implementation, and support of SAP Supply Chain and Procurement processes, ensuring robust system configurations and continuous improvements.
- Integration: Enable seamless process integration with Manufacturing and Quality as well as Finance.
- Stakeholder Collaboration and Leadership:
- Serve as a subject matter expert and strategic advisor by gathering business requirements and translating them into SAP and system integration solutions.
- Collaborate closely with IT, supply chain, operations and quality assurance teams to drive cross-functional process enhancements.
- System Enhancements and Troubleshooting:
- Manage SAP system upgrades, patches, and continuous improvement projects while ensuring timely issue resolution to minimize operational disruptions.
- Develop detailed documentation, including functional specifications, integration architecture diagrams, process flow charts, and training materials.
- Training and Support:
- Provide end-user training on new integrations and system enhancements, ensuring smooth adoption and high levels of operational proficiency.
- Work in partnership with our AMS Partner to implement and troubleshoot end-to-end solutions, supporting a robust and scalable environment.
- Compliance and Regulatory Adherence:
- Ensure all processes adhere to industry standards, GxP regulations, FDA 21 CFR Part 11, and internal governance frameworks.
- Monitor system performance and integration functionalities to support audit readiness and risk mitigation.
Qualifications & Experience
- Experience:
- At least 10+ years of hands-on SAP functional consulting experience with a strong track record in Warehousing (EWM) modules.
- Proven expertise in integrating SAP with Procurement platforms like COUPA.
- Technical Proficiency:
- Deep expertise in SAP S/4HANA configuration, testing, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with a demonstrated ability to translate complex business requirements into efficient, integrated SAP solutions.
- Industry Insight:
- Experience working within pharmaceutical, biotech, or similarly regulated manufacturing environments.
- Familiarity with GxP protocols, FDA regulatory compliance, ISO standards, and other pertinent quality assurance standards.
- Educational Background & Certifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
- SAP certifications in EWM, or S/4HANA are highly desirable.
- Language Skills:
- Required: Proficiency in English.
- Bonus: Proficiency in French is highly desirable.
- Interpersonal Skills:
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Proven ability to work independently while fostering a collaborative team environment across multiple disciplines.