SAP Procurement for the Public Sector (PPS) Consultant

Accenture Federal Services; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,500 - 203,400; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Federal Services in Washington seeks an SAP Procurement Consultant to design and optimize public-sector procurement processes. The consultant will work closely with finance and compliance teams to ensure regulatory adherence and efficient procurement cycles, utilizing SAP PPS. Applicants should have over a year of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in Business or a related field. This role offers a collaborative work environment with opportunities for career growth and training.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of hands-on experience with SAP PPS or public-sector procurement modules.
• Strong understanding of government procurement processes.
• Ability to design SAP procurement solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design and configure procurement processes for public-sector environments.
• Support integration between PPS and other SAP modules.
• Conduct user training and develop documentation.

Skills

SAP PPS

Public-sector procurement knowledge

SAP MM

Bidding and contract compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

SAP Ariba

Job description

At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations.

Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands‑on experience, certifications, industry training and more.

Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward!

The Work

The SAP Procurement for the Public Sector (PPS) Consultant is responsible for designing, configuring, and optimizing procurement processes specific to public‑sector environments using SAP PPS. This role partners closely with operational, finance, and compliance teams to ensure procurement operations meet regulatory, transparency, and audit requirements. The consultant leverages SAP best practices to enable efficient, secure, and compliant procurement cycles across sourcing, bidding, awarding, purchase order management, and vendor interactions.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze business requirements related to public‑sector procurement, sourcing, supplier management, and compliance.
• Configure and support SAP PPS components including Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), Materials Management (MM), and procurement workflows.
• Implement end‑to‑end procurement solutions aligned with public‑sector mandates, including transparency, auditability, and regulatory adherence.
• Support integration between PPS and other SAP modules (FI/CO, FM, HCM, SD).
• Design and maintain bidding processes, tendering mechanisms, approval workflows, and contract‑management capabilities within SAP PPS.
• Create functional specifications for enhancements, interfaces, forms, and reports.
• Troubleshoot system issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure data accuracy and compliance with public‑sector procurement standards (e.g., FAR, state contracts, grant requirements).
• Conduct user training and develop documentation tailored for procurement and compliance teams.
• Support testing cycles (unit, integration, UAT) and lead change‑management activities.
• Stay current with SAP PPS updates, public‑sector innovations, and procurement best practices.

Here’s what you need

• 1+ years of hands‑on experience with SAP PPS, SAP MM, SRM, or public‑sector procurement modules.
• Strong understanding of government procurement processes, bidding rules, contract compliance, and vendor‑management requirements.
• Experience designing SAP procurement solutions, workflow configurations, and process mapping.
• Ability to translate business requirements into SAP functional designs.
• Knowledge of public‑sector funding, budgeting, and approval structures.

Nice to have

• Experience with SAP S/4HANA Public Sector and SAP Ariba.
• Familiarity with public‑sector regulations (Federal, State, Local), including competitive bidding requirements.
• SAP certifications in MM, SRM, or related modules.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Information Systems, or related field.

Eligibility Requirements

• US Citizen (no dual citizenship).
• Must be eligible to obtain a government clearance.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%.

Compensation

As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Washington, Vermont, the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland. The base pay range for this position in these locations is $70,500—$203,400 USD. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience.

What We Believe

As a company wholly dedicated to serving the US federal government, we bring together the best talent to help reinvent how federal agencies operate and deliver greater value for their mission and the American people. We have an unwavering commitment to creating a culture in which all our people are respected, feel a sense of belonging, and have equal opportunity. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture Federal Services has the responsibility to create and sustain a culture where everyone feels welcomed and included. This is grounded in our core values and our experience that hiring and developing great people who reflect different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds is key to driving innovation and delivering the results that our clients and the country count on.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities. For details, view a copy of the Accenture Federal Services Equal Opportunity Policy Statement. Accenture Federal Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Additionally, as an affirmative action employer for veterans and individuals with disabilities, Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.

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Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by Accenture Federal Services and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired. If you are being considered for employment opportunities with Accenture Federal Services and need an accommodation for a disability or religious observance during the interview process or for the job you are interviewing for, please speak with your recruiter.

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