SAP PTP - Manager

PwC Acceleration Center India; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC Acceleration Center India is seeking an experienced SAP PTP Manager to lead procurement implementations and optimization across client engagements. You will drive strategy, governance, and delivery within SAP Procurement, Ariba, and Vendor Management domains.

The role focuses on building teams, coaching staff, and delivering value through Source-to-Pay transformations while collaborating with advisory and technology teams in a global network.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of SAP procurement experience.
• Experience implementing, configuring and maintaining SAP Procurement modules.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and configuration of SAP Procurement modules to streamline processes.
• Manage supplier relationships and contract management using SAP Ariba and Vendor Management tools.
• Conduct spend analysis and S2P transformations to optimize procurement strategies.
• Guide teams in planning and executing SAP Procurement initiatives.
• Use analytical thinking to identify opportunities for process improvements.
• Coach team members to develop skills and embrace technology changes.
• Engage in strategic questioning to address client needs and deliver service excellence.
• Validate data integrity and ensure compliance within procurement frameworks.
• Build relationships with stakeholders to enable seamless integration of business applications.
• Foster learning agility and innovation in procurement solutions.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Analytical thinking

Change management

Stakeholder management

Strategic questioning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP Ariba

SAP Vendor Management

SAP S/4HANA Sourcing and Procurement

SAP Fieldglass

Source to Pay Transformation

SRM

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 PTP Manager, you will play a pivotal role in our Business Application Consulting team, specializing in SAP Procurement. 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. Within our Technology Consulting practice, you will help clients optimize operational efficiency by analyzing client needs, implementing software solutions, and providing training and support for seamless integration and utilization of business applications.

As a Manager, you will enhance your leadership style by motivating, developing, and inspiring others to deliver quality. You are responsible for coaching, leveraging team members’ unique strengths, and managing performance to deliver on client expectations. You are expected to lead with integrity and authenticity, articulating our purpose and values in a meaningful way. You will 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 take ownership of projects, confirming their successful planning, budgeting, execution, and completion. You will address conflicts or issues, engaging in difficult conversations with clients, team members, and other stakeholders, escalating where appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Leading the implementation and configuration of SAP Procurement modules to streamline procurement processes
• Managing supplier relationships and contract management using SAP Ariba and SAP Vendor Management tools
• Conducting spend analysis and source‑to‑pay transformations to optimize procurement strategies
• Guiding teams in strategic planning and execution of SAP Procurement initiatives
• Utilizing analytical thinking to identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiencies
• Coaching team members to develop skills and embrace change in technology consulting environments
• Engaging in strategic questioning to address client needs and enhance service excellence
• Validating data integrity and compliance within procurement frameworks
• Building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders to support seamless integration of business applications
• Encouraging intellectual curiosity and learning agility to foster innovation in procurement solutions

What You Must Have

• At least a Bachelor's degree
• At least 10 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 effectively
• Excelling in Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) strategies
• Embracing change and fostering innovation in procurement processes
• Developing skills in spend analysis and strategic questioning
• Mentoring team members in SAP Procurement solutions and methodologies