SAP Procurement Process Lead

Forward Eye Technologies; Patna; On-site; INR 20,00,000 - 30,00,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech solutions company based in Patna, Bihar, is seeking an experienced SAP Process Lead with extensive knowledge in Sourcing & Procurement. You will lead SAP transformation initiatives and support clients in their digital journeys. Ideal candidates will have 15-20 years of experience, particularly with S/4HANA and Ariba functions, and possess excellent English communication skills. This role offers the opportunity to drive innovation and work in a multi-cultural environment.

Qualifications

• 15-20 years of SAP experience with a background in Sourcing & Procurement.
• Expert understanding of Greenfield/Brownfield processes.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead SAP adoption initiatives in Digital Transformation.
• Drive solution strategy with stakeholders.
• Mentor a team of architects/SMEs.

Skills

SAP Solution and Delivery experience

S/4HANA Procurement

Ariba Upstream & Downstream functions

Experience in Agile methodologies

Communication skills in English

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

SAP ERP solutions

Job description

Job Overview:

• SAP Process Leads with ~ 15+ years SAP & 4-5 years Industry experience having an expert level knowledge of a Primary process area & integrations with other process streams
• A good understanding of at least one industry domain & complete value chain; having executed multiple SAP engagements with customers in the industry.
• Lead SAP adoption initiatives in the context of "Digital Transformation" in the customers' journey for your specific track & clearly demonstrating the business value
• Lead large strategic SAP transformation deals with global scope, take end to end responsibility of SAP solutioning for respective track working with SMEs across multiple geographies.
• Drive the solution strategy by working with account team/sales/partners and shape the deals in tune with the competitive scenario, client priorities, technology suitability/viability
• Defend developed solutions and offerings internally at the BU/MU/SBU level
• Plan, lead, present solution in client meetings/orals/workshops
• Interacting with customers, understanding the requirements, proposing solutions methodology etc.
• Drive innovation/transformation agenda in large existing accounts, provide delivery and solution assurance
• Support and guide solutions and offering in the Capability (COE)
• Provide expert support to various projects and delivery engagements
• Drive performance evaluation, feedback and correction process in collaboration with delivery managers
• Guide, develop, mentor a team of architects/SMEs and continuously drive solutioning capability enhancement improvement industrialization reusability automation

Primary Skills

• 15-20 years + of SAP Solution and Delivery experience with Functional background in Sourcing & Procurement
• Excellent knowledge of S/4HANA Procurement of Materials (Direct & Indirect) & Services, Inventory Management, Special procurement process, Invoicing, VIM
• Experience in Ariba Upstream & Downstream functions. Functional knowledge of RFX, Bidding, Auctions and Contract, SLP , Sourcing and Commerce automation Modules
• Global implementation experience (Template Design/build, Global roll out)
• Knowledge and experience of working in agile ways of working for Design and Build
• Expert understanding of overall process of Greenfield/Brownfield (System Conversion)/ Architecture, Configuration, management and day to day operation of SAP S/4HANA environment.
• Experience in integrating SAP ERP solutions with other SAP & Non-SAP solutions in respective process area
• Industry knowledge/sector knowhow in manufacturing Auto Retail CPG Lifesciences Oil & Gas is plus

Secondary Skills

• Understands how business works, can articulate in business language and can translate solution/technology propositions into business value
• Very good understanding of the competitive landscape in SAP/enterprise space, partner ecosystem in tune with continuously evolving market dynamics
• SAP S/4HANA Certification(s), in core areas preferred
• Experienced in a multi-cultural, multi-location distributed global delivery setup.
• Excellent communication skill in verbal and written English.
• Very good capabilities and experience in people management and stakeholder management.
• Experience in representing the practice/organization in industry events/forums