SAP - Procurement and Inventory - Senior - Consulting - Location OPEN

EY; Des Moines (IA); Remote; USD 103,000 - 188,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Pension and 401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

EY is helping clients leverage SAP S/4HANA and SAP Ariba to modernize procure-to-pay processes across purchasing and inventory management. The role focuses on translating business needs into effective SAP configurations and delivering value in complex transformations.

As a Senior Technology Analyst, you will lead requirements gathering, design workshops, and collaborate with Finance, Supply Chain, Manufacturing and Sales to deliver integrated SAP solutions that meet client objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 2–4 years SAP Procurement or consulting experience.
• Experience supporting at least one full lifecycle SAP implementation, preferably an SAP S/4HANA transformation.
• Hands-on experience in one or more SAP Procurement specializations, including SAP S/4HANA Procurement (Direct Materials), SAP Invoice Management and Accounts Payable Integration, SAP Inventory Management, SAP Ariba Supplier Lifecycle and Performance (SLP), Strategic Sourcing, or Contracts, SAP Ariba Buying and Invoicing.
• Experience configuring SAP MM procurement processes, including material master, business partner (vendor), RFQs, contracts, purchase requisitions, purchase orders, approval workflows, output management, goods receipts, stock transport orders, ALE, and IDocs.

Responsibilities

• Support SAP Procurement and Procure-to-Pay (P2P) workstreams within SAP S/4HANA implementation and transformation engagements.
• Design and configure SAP Materials Management (MM) solutions across purchasing, inventory management, goods movements, and invoice verification processes.
• Advise clients on procurement leading practices and SAP standard capabilities while balancing business requirements with scalable solutions.
• Translating complex business requirements into detailed technical specifications
• Develop functional specifications, process documentation, test scripts, training materials, and other project deliverables.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams across Finance, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Sales to help deliver integrated business solutions.

Skills

Procure-to-Pay

SAP configuration

Requirements gathering

Communication skills

Project management

Client service

Analytics

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

SAP Ariba

SAP MM

Job description

Location: Anywhere in Country

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world.

Our goal is to give clients a unique business perspective on how SAP technology can enhance their operations. By leveraging EY’s expertise in SAP, Supply Chain, FICO, BPC, Data & Analytics, Customer Solutions, Technology & Architecture, and SuccessFactors, we assist clients in enhancing performance and increasing productivity.

The Opportunity

Our SAP Procurement practice helps organizations modernize and optimize their source-to-pay operations through SAP S/4HANA. We work with clients to transform procurement processes, improve supplier collaboration, increase operational efficiency, and strengthen controls across purchasing, inventory management, and invoice processing.

As a Senior Technology Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in bridging the gap between business needs and technical solutions. You will interact with business stakeholders to gather and analyze requirements, ensuring that newly implemented technology solutions meet their needs. Your collaboration with technical teams will be essential in designing and delivering effective system architecture solutions.

Your Key Responsibilities

As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for delivering top-notch business analysis and system configuration. Your day-to-day will involve:

• Support SAP Procurement and Procure-to-Pay (P2P) workstreams within SAP S/4HANA implementation and transformation engagements.
• Design and configure SAP Materials Management (MM) solutions across purchasing, inventory management, goods movements, and invoice verification processes.
• Advise clients on procurement leading practices and SAP standard capabilities while balancing business requirements with scalable solutions.
• Translating complex business requirements into detailed technical specifications
• Develop functional specifications, process documentation, test scripts, training materials, and other project deliverables.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams across Finance, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Sales to help deliver integrated business solutions.

Skills And Attributes For Success

On a typical engagement, you will work directly with procurement, supply chain, and finance leaders to understand business challenges and translate requirements into scalable SAP solutions. Success in this role requires a combination of functional procurement expertise, SAP configuration experience, and the ability to guide clients through large-scale transformation initiatives.

We are seeking professionals with demonstrated experience in one or more procurement specializations and an understanding of related end-to-end Procure-to-Pay processes.

Key skills include:

• Deep understanding of Procure-to-Pay business processes and their integration points across the enterprise.
• Experience designing SAP-enabled procurement solutions that balance business requirements with standard SAP functionality.
• Ability to lead requirements gathering sessions, process design workshops, fit-gap assessments, and solution validation activities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate complex business and system challenges.
• Proven ability to manage workstream deliverables, project risks, stakeholder expectations, and timelines.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence both technical and business audiences.

To qualify for the role, you must have:

• A bachelor's degree with at least 2-4 years of SAP Procurement, Supply Chain, or consulting experience.
• Experience supporting at least one full lifecycle SAP implementation, preferably an SAP S/4HANA transformation.
• Hands-on experience in one or more SAP Procurement specializations, including:
• SAP S/4HANA Procurement (Direct Materials)
• SAP Invoice Management and Accounts Payable Integration
• SAP Inventory Management
• SAP Ariba Supplier Lifecycle and Performance (SLP), Strategic Sourcing, or Contracts
• SAP Ariba Buying and Invoicing
• SAP Ariba Integration, including Cloud Integration Gateway (CIG)
• Experience configuring SAP MM procurement processes, including material master, business partner (vendor), RFQs, contracts, purchase requisitions, purchase orders, approval workflows, output management, goods receipts, stock transport orders, ALE, and IDocs.
• Experience in one or more SAP Ariba solutions, including Ariba Supplier Lifecycle and Performance (SLP), Strategic Sourcing, Contracts, Buying and Invoicing, Supply Chain Collaboration, Commerce Automation, or Cloud Integration Gateway (CIG).
• Knowledge of integration points with Accounts Payable, Production Planning, Sales & Distribution, and other related SAP modules.
• Experience leading the Procure-to-Pay (P2P) workstream, including facilitating solution design workshops and developing proof of concepts.
• Strong written and verbal communication, presentation, client service and technical writing skills.
• Knowledge of leading practices, benchmarking, peer company environments and prior advisory experience relevant to industry specific finance and technology functions.
• A flexibility and willingness to travel to meet client needs; travel is estimated at 40-60%.

Ideally, you’ll also have:

• Previous consulting experience within a professional services environment.
• SAP S/4HANA Sourcing & Procurement certification or other relevant SAP certifications.

What We Look For

We seek individuals who are proactive, innovative, and eager to contribute to team success. Top performers are those who demonstrate strong analytical skills, the ability to communicate effectively, and a passion for technology and its impact on business.

What We Offer You

At EY, we harness our collective strength to empower you to shape your future with confidence through professional growth, personal fulfillment and an inclusive culture. Learn more at ey.com/us/careers.

• The salary range for this job is:
• New York City, Boston, and Washington DC Metro Areas, Washington State, and Southern California offices – $122,900 to $204,900
• Bay Area California offices – $128,100 to $213,400
• All other offices locations in the US, including Sacramento – $102,500 to $187,900
• Individual salaries within these ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.

EY | Building a better working world

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EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.

All in to shape the future with confidence.

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