SAP Procurement Functional Senior Manager

JR United Kingdom; York; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global professional services company seeks an SAP Sourcing & Procurement Functional Senior Manager to drive value and innovation in sourcing transformations. The role requires extensive SAP experience and offers a competitive salary along with a comprehensive benefits package, highlighting the company's commitment to diversity and support for personnel.

Benefits

30 days’ vacation

Private medical insurance

3 extra days off per year for charitable work

Qualifications

• 10+ years of SAP Sourcing & Procurement experience.
• 5 full lifecycle implementations of all phases.
• Recognized as a functional leader with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from start to finish, defining approaches and roadmaps.
• Manage large-scale SAP S/4 HANA and/or Ariba transformations.
• Drive innovation and enhance SAP solutions.

Skills

SAP Sourcing & Procurement

Project Management

Communication

Innovation

Job description

Job Description

Role Title: SAP Sourcing & Procurement Functional Senior Manager

Location: London

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 include 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

Responsibilities

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

Required Skills and Experience

• 10+ years of SAP Sourcing & Procurement experience
• At least 5 full lifecycle implementations of all phases
• Recognized as a functional leader and expert, providing thought leadership and insights, with strong communication skills with Procurement and IT professionals
• Experience leading large-scale SAP S/4 HANA and/or Ariba transformations and managing complex projects
• Proven capability in driving innovation and enhancing SAP solutions

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven ability to drive innovation within the SAP Sourcing & Procurement group and identify opportunities for continuous improvement
• Experience developing strategic partnerships with SAP and other technology vendors
• Ability to identify emerging trends and technologies in Sourcing & Procurement and incorporate them into SAP solutions
• Track record of influencing clients' transformation journeys and delivering business value

Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, you will enjoy an extensive benefits package including 30 days’ vacation, private medical insurance, and 3 extra days off per year for charitable work. Flexibility and mobility are required, as there will be onsite requirements with clients and partners to enable delivery of services.