SAP Materials Management (MM) Associate Manager

Accenture; England; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days’ vacation per year

Private medical insurance

3 extra days for charitable work

Job summary

A leading global professional services firm is seeking an SAP Ariba Associate Manager to oversee large scale Source to Pay transformations. In this mid-senior level role based in the UK, you will manage SAP MM implementation projects and drive business process transformation initiatives. The ideal candidate will have 6-8 years of experience in SAP MM and a strong business process knowledge. This role offers a competitive salary, extensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of strong implementation experience in SAP Materials Management.
• Proven track record as a workstream lead on implementation projects.
• In-depth knowledge of SAP MM best practices for sourcing and procurement.
• Proven track record as a workstream lead on implementation projects.
• Experience in presales support and strategic partnership building.
• Experience in building strategic partnerships with SAP and other technology vendors to enhance solution offerings and drive Accenture’s business growth.
• Extensive experience in business process transformation and process integrations.
• In‑depth knowledge of SAP MM best practices for sourcing and procurement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage SAP MM implementation projects.
• Serve as a solution architect or delivery lead on SAP Supply Chain projects.
• Drive business process transformation initiatives.
• Articulate client requirements into scalable, best‑practice SAP solutions aligned with procurement transformation goals.
• Oversee process integrations, ensuring seamless connectivity between SAP modules and other enterprise systems.
• Lead presales and business development activities, including RFP/RFI responses, solution demos, and client workshops.
• Build and lead a high‑performing team, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including business leaders, IT teams, and external partners.

Skills

SAP Materials Management

SAP MM/IM/LE

Business process transformation

Relationship management

Presales support

Procurement transformation

Tools

SAP Ariba

Invoice Management solutions

Job description

Location: London/Birmingham/ Manchester

Salary: Competitive salary and package dependent on experience

Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. With our thought leadership and culture of innovation, we apply industry expertise, diverse skill sets and next-generation technology to each business challenge.

We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core values comprise of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual and Integrity. Year after year, Accenture is recognized worldwide not just for business performance but for inclusion and diversity too.

"Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: We care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and with the communities in which we work and live. It is personal to all of us." – Julie Sweet, Accenture CEO

In our team you will:

As an SAP Ariba Associate Manager at Accenture, you will be an integral part of growing the SAP UK & Ireland practice and delivering large scale Source to Pay transformations. In this senior role you will help define approaches, deployment roadmaps and lead the projects from start to finish. Your strong business process knowledge, combined with your in-depth SAP Ariba expertise will be key to effectively serving our clients. This role will give you the opportunity to support global companies achieve their Sourcing & Procurement ambitions and to shape new deals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage SAP MM implementation projects, ensuring successful delivery and alignment with business objectives.
• Serve as a solution architect or delivery lead on SAP Supply Chain projects, providing strategic direction and technical expertise.
• Drive business process transformation initiatives, leveraging SAP S/4 best practices to optimize sourcing and procurement processes.
• Articulate client requirements into scalable, best‑practice SAP solutions aligned with procurement transformation goals.
• Oversee process integrations, ensuring seamless connectivity between SAP modules and other enterprise systems.
• Lead presales and business development activities, including RFP/RFI responses, solution demos, and client workshops.
• Build and lead a high‑performing team, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including business leaders, IT teams, and external partners.

Qualifications

• 6‑8 years of strong implementation experience in SAP Materials Management.
• SAP MM/IM/LE
• Knowledge of Ariba and /or Invoice Management solutions is desirable.
• Proven track record as a workstream lead on implementation projects.
• Demonstrated ability to drive internal consulting practice development, contributing to knowledge assets, accelerators, methodologies, and training programs.
• Experience in building strategic partnerships with SAP and other technology vendors to enhance solution offerings and drive Accenture’s business growth.
• Extensive experience in business process transformation and process integrations.
• In‑depth knowledge of SAP MM best practices for sourcing and procurement.
• Experience in presales support and strategic partnership building.
• Industry experience in some of the following sectors: Pharma, Retail, Consumer Goods, Oil & Gas, and Utilities.

What’s in it for you:

At Accenture, in addition to a competitive basic salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes 30 days’ vacation per year, private medical insurance and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice!

Flexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role as there will be requirements to spend time onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery of the first‑class services we are known for.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Consulting

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting

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