SAP MM/Purchasing Consultant

Reply; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 125,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Syskoplan Reply, part of the Reply Network, seeks a Senior SAP MM/Purchasing Consultant to deliver best‑in‑class MM solutions on S/4HANA and S/4HANA Cloud using SAP Best Practices.

You will act as both strategic advisor and hands‑on configurator, lead fit/gap sessions, translate requirements into solutions, and collaborate with global teams. Travel up to 50% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Travel up to 50% expected.
• 8+ years SAP experience including 3 full cycles in public and/or private cloud.

Responsibilities

• Act as a business consultant to help customers achieve objectives.
• Troubleshoot and configure SAP MM and integrate with other modules.
• Lead fit/gap sessions and translate requirements into solutions.
• Provide knowledge transfer to clients and fellow consultants.
• Prepare clear documentation and timely status updates.
• Assess corporate impacts of changes and advise senior management.
• Support end users from functional and/or technical perspectives.

Skills

SAP MM/Purchasing expertise

Business process consulting

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

SAP Fiori

Migration Cockpit/LSMW

SAP Activate methodology

Job description

Syskoplan Reply is a part of the Reply Network, focused on delivering transformative projects to our clients leveraging SAP solutions. Syskoplan Reply is an SAP Gold partner and has recognized expertise executing global projects in various industries and a wide range of competencies including business process consulting, customer experience, intelligent automation, ERP and more.

At Syskoplan Reply, we are seeking a Senior SAP MM/Purchasing Consultant to join our team. You are an individual who has technical and functional expertise of the SAP MM module which allows you to solve problems and deliver optimum solutions for the client. You will act as both a strategic advisor and hands‑on configurator, delivering best‑in‑class solutions aligned with SAP Activate methodology and SAP’s fit‑to‑standard approach. You have strong business acumen, technical expertise, and the ability to translate complex MM processes into standard cloud‑based solutions using SAP Best Practices. You have hands‑on S/4HANA and S/4HANA Cloud experience including use case of standard Fiori applications.

Responsibilities

• Act as a business consultant to help customers achieve their objectives, understanding the importance of communication in a consultant's role.
• Problem solve with an extraordinary technical and functional understanding of business process and MM Principles and SAP products.
• Support end users from a functional and/or technical perspective, working closely with them and the business to analyze and review their business requirements or processes.
• Troubleshoot and configure SAP MM including integration points with other modules and cross‑functional design/build of other modules. Working on multiple projects as a project team member or team lead.
• Lead fit/gap and other types of working sessions to understand needs driven by business process requirements. Translate requirements into solutions, using SAP Best Practices.
• Prepare clear and concise documentation, as well as provide timely status updates.
• Proactively identify risks and develop strategies to mitigate potential issues. Assess corporate impacts of changes and recommend strategies to senior management.
• Provide knowledge transfer to clients and fellow consultants, in formal and ad‑hoc settings.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Travel up to 50%
• 8 years of SAP experience with a minimum of 3 full‑cycle SAP implementations including both public and private cloud.
• Deep expertise in SAP MM/Purchasing within manufacturing environments, including procurement processes, purchasing operations, source determination, inventory and materials management, vendor evaluation and management, goods receipt/invoice verification, subcontracting, batch management/traceability, integration with warehouse and production processes, and SAP Fiori apps.
• Expert in set‑up/configuration of MM and cross‑functional design/build of other module(s).
• Proficient in all aspects of a project from requirement gathering and gapping to realization to testing, go‑live prep and go‑live execution as well as hyper‑care support. Ability to lead sessions and create requirements to develop the right client solution.
• Highly skilled in MM master data set‑up, cleansing, harmonization and migration, including LSMW and Migration Cockpit.
• Ability to be a thought leader in your domain and contribute to ecosphere both within and external of Reply.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of IOT, Machine Learning and Big Data a plus.
• International project or SAP configuration experience in NAFTA, LATAM and/or EMEA.
• S/4 Public and/or Private Cloud Certification.
• Experience with SAP Activate methodology and SAP’s fit‑to‑standard approach.

About Reply

Reply specializes in the design and implementation of solutions based on new communication channels and digital media. Reply is a network of highly specialized companies supporting global industrial groups operating in the telecom and media, industry and services, banking, insurance and public administration sectors in the definition and development of business models enabled for the new paradigms of AI, cloud computing, digital media and the Internet of Things. Reply services include Consulting, System Integration and Digital Services. www.reply.com

The base compensation range for this full‑time position is between $125,000-$165,000 plus benefits. Compensation decisions are supported through market data, where regional variances may exist based on cost of labor. We also consider prior experience, relevant skills, education, training, certifications, and other job‑related qualifications. If you have questions regarding compensation, the talent acquisition team can provide details during the interview process.

Reply is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to provide equal opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you need assistance and reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, email us at [e-mail]. Visit our website at www.reply.com to learn more about our open roles.