SAP - MM - Manager - Chennai

PwC Acceleration Center India; Chennai District; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC Acceleration Center India is seeking a SAP MM - Manager to lead the SAP Procurement implementation, configuration, and support for diverse clients. You will oversee purchasing, supplier and inventory management, and drive process improvements while mentoring junior staff.

The role requires at least 9 years of experience, strong English, and one or more SAP procurement certifications. You will coordinate with global teams, deliver blueprints and documentation, and apply AI-driven tools to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 9+ years of experience required.
• English proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Lead SAP Procurement module implementation and configuration.
• Plan and execute MM activities including purchasing and inventory.
• Create process flows, decks, and configuration docs.
• Coordinate with onsite teams and clients for status updates.
• Manage procure-to-pay workstreams for S/4HANA Brownfield.
• Drive fit-gap sessions and delta analysis using S/4HANA tools.
• Apply AI and automation to optimize processes.
• Ensure alignment with client standards and requirements.

Skills

SAP MM

Procurement

Leadership

Client management

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP Ariba

S/4HANA

Microsoft Visio

Job description

The Opportunity

Join our Acceleration Center India and help shape the future of business for our diverse client portfolio across geographies and jurisdictions. You’ll work at the heart of global teams across Advisory, Assurance, Tax and Business Services—solving real client challenges through connected collaboration. We’ll help you grow your skills so you can go further. With hands‑on learning, cutting-edge tools and an inclusive culture, this is your opportunity to do inspiring work that makes a difference—every day.

As a SAP - MM - Manager, you will focus on implementing, configuring, and maintaining the SAP Procurement module to streamline and automate procurement processes, including purchasing, supplier management, contract management, and inventory management. As a Manager, you will lead teams and manage client accounts, focusing on strategic planning and mentoring junior staff. You are accountable for project success and maintaining standards. Enhancing your leadership style, you motivate, develop, and inspire others to deliver quality. You are responsible for coaching, leveraging team members’ unique strengths, and managing performance to deliver on client expectations. With your growing knowledge of how business works, you play an important role in identifying opportunities that contribute to the success of our Firm. You are expected to lead with integrity and authenticity, articulating our purpose and values in a meaningful way. You embrace technology and innovation to enhance your delivery and encourage others to do the same.

In this role at PwC Acceleration Center India, you will be responsible for planning and executing SAP Implementation, Development, and Support activities related to SAP Materials Management. You will handle all Purchasing and Inventory Management tasks, providing solutions and functional specifications to meet client requirements. Your role will involve creating presentation decks, process flows, and configuration documents, confirming alignment with client standards and requirements.

Responsibilities

• Leading the implementation and configuration of SAP Procurement modules to streamline purchasing and supplier management processes
• Planning and executing SAP Materials Management activities, including purchasing and inventory management
• Configuring SAP MM and delivering work products that align with client standards and requirements
• Conducting AS-IS studies, gap analysis, and blueprinting for SAP MM projects
• Integrating SAP MM with Extended Warehouse Management and other SAP modules
• Creating presentation decks and process flows for client workshops using Microsoft Visio
• Developing Process Definition Documents and Business Process Procedures for proposed solutions
• Managing procure-to-pay functional workstreams for SAP S/4HANA Brownfield projects
• Addressing module-specific functional conversion items such as vendor master harmonization and invoice consistency
• Applying SAP MM and Ariba integration expertise to support business continuity during migrations
• Driving fit-gap sessions and functional delta analysis using S/4HANA tools
• Utilizing AI and automation tools to optimize processes and enhance user experience
• Preparing test scripts and conducting testing post-MM upgrades
• Regularly interacting with onsite teams and clients to provide status updates and maintain relationships

What You Must Have

• At least a Bachelor's degree
• At least 9 years of experience
• Oral and written proficiency in English required

What Sets You Apart

• At least one of the following: One or more SAP certifications in SAP Procurement solutions, including SAP S/4HANA Sourcing and Procurement, SAP Ariba, SAP Fieldglass, or related spend management credentials
• Demonstrating proficiency in SAP Ariba and SAP Vendor Management
• Utilizing Source to Pay (S2P) Transformation skills for process optimization
• Applying analytical thinking to enhance procurement strategies
• Excelling in supplier relationship management (SRM) and spend analysis
• Embracing change and innovation in SAP implementation projects
• Leading teams with a focus on coaching and feedback