SAP - Procurement - Manager - Tech Consulting - Open Location

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 141,000 - 259,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Technology Business Analyst Manager, where your expertise in SAP will drive innovation and improve client outcomes. You’ll bridge business needs with technical solutions, ensuring system architecture aligns with objectives. This role offers the chance to lead significant projects, engage with clients, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement. With a comprehensive benefits package and a commitment to your professional growth, this opportunity promises to elevate your career while making a meaningful impact in the world of technology and business.

Benefits

Health coverage

Pension

401(k)

Paid time off

Flexible work model

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of related experience in SAP implementations.
• Strong communication and technical writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver high-quality processes and solutions.
• Lead the translation of business requirements into technical specifications.

Skills

SAP S/4HANA

Procurement

Inventory Management

Invoice Processing

Client Service

Technical Writing

Business Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

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Location: Chicago

Other locations: Anywhere in Country

Date: May 1, 2025

Requisition ID: 1591061

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture, and technology to become the best version of you. We value your unique voice and perspective to help EY improve. Join us to build an exceptional experience for yourself and a better working world for all.

The exceptional EY experience. It's yours to build.

EY emphasizes high ethical standards and integrity among its employees, expecting all candidates to demonstrate these qualities.

Our goal is to provide clients with a unique perspective on leveraging SAP technology to enhance their operations. This is rooted in EY’s SAP service line capabilities (Supply Chain, FICO, BPC, Data & Analytics, Customer, Tech/Arch, and SuccessFactors), focused on improving performance and productivity.

The opportunity

We innovate with SAP to co-create innovative solutions, drawing on our integrated competencies in tax, assurance, transactions, and risk, as well as SAP implementation expertise. We help clients achieve better outcomes and lasting results, from strategy to execution.

Join our dynamic team as a Technology Business Analyst Manager, where you will bridge business needs and technical solutions. You will analyze business models and processes to capture requirements and translate them into technical specifications. Your role is crucial in ensuring system architecture solutions align with business objectives.

Your key responsibilities

As a Manager in Technology Business Analysis, you will manage and deliver high-quality processes, solutions, or projects, focusing on risk management. Responsibilities include continuous process improvement, innovation, and leveraging best practices. You will oversee professional employees or supervise teams to achieve complex technical initiatives, maintain billable client hours, lead delivery streams, manage projects, and engage with clients regularly. Travel may be required based on client needs.

• Lead the translation of business requirements into technical specifications.
• Evaluate and ensure alignment of technology solutions with business objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation in processes and solutions.

Skills and attributes for success

You will work with key stakeholders to understand their needs and advise on SAP system capabilities. Responsibilities include requirement gathering, solution architecture, blueprinting, testing, workflow completion, documentation, and functional design. You will liaise with stakeholders and technical teams to translate needs into business solutions, configuring and integrating SAP and non-SAP systems.

• Demonstrate in-depth technical capabilities and strong business acumen.
• Lead and deliver quality SAP projects or workstreams.
• Gather requirements, architect solutions, blueprint, configure, test, document, and design solutions.
• Deliver quality client services, monitor progress, manage risk, and keep stakeholders informed.
• Establish relationships with client personnel at appropriate levels.

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 4-6 years of related experience.
• At least 3 full SAP lifecycle implementations, including one with SAP S/4HANA.
• Experience with SAP Materials Management Module, focusing on Procurement, Inventory Management, and Invoice Processing.
• Knowledge of cross-functional areas like Sales, Distribution, Production Planning, and Accounts Payable is a plus.
• Led Procure to Pay workstream, solution design workshops, and proof of concepts.
• Strong communication, presentation, client service, and technical writing skills.
• Knowledge of industry best practices, benchmarking, and advisory experience relevant to finance and technology functions.
• Willingness to travel up to 80%.

Preferred qualifications

• Prior consulting experience.
• SAP certifications.
• Experience with at least 3 full lifecycle implementations focusing on Procure to Pay, including SAP S/4HANA.

What we look for

We seek someone skilled in functional business skills and in-depth SAP technical capabilities.

What we offer

We provide a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, with salaries ranging from $141,200 to $258,900 nationally, and higher in certain regions. Our Total Rewards include health coverage, pension, 401(k), paid time off, and a flexible hybrid work model. We support your continuous learning, leadership development, and a diverse, inclusive culture. EY is committed to equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.

EY is part of a global organization that may include multiple member firms. For California residents, additional information is available.

To apply, demonstrate your qualifications and contact us promptly. EY aims to build a better working world through trust, innovation, and societal contribution.