Business Processes (Senior) Consultant (f/m/d) for Procurement
About this role
We help the world run better. At SAP, we keep it simple: you bring your best to us, and we'll bring out the best in you. We're builders touching over 20 industries and 80% of global commerce, and we need your unique talents to help shape what's next. The work is challenging – but it matters. You'll find a place where you can be yourself, prioritize your wellbeing, and truly belong. What's in it for you? Constant learning, skill growth, great benefits, and a team that wants you to grow and succeed.
What you’ll build
As a Senior Business Processes Consultant within our Center of Expertise (CoE) for Procurement, you will deliver high-impact customer engagements across both functional and technical areas, with a strong focus on SAP S/4HANA and SAP Ariba. You will drive customer success and innovation in the procurement area. The dynamic nature of customer situations makes this role both challenging and rewarding.
Key Responsibilities: Drive Customer Transformation & Adoption: Support our customers in their journey towards SAP S/4HANA and SAP Ariba solutions. We place a strong emphasis on design review activities, as well as providing comprehensive support for prototyping and Proof of Concept development for both standard and custom solutions. Analyze & Optimize Processes: Evaluate complex procurement-focused business processes, perform root cause analysis, and optimize processes in diverse system landscapes. Deliver Expert Services: Collaborate with experts from our own and other CoEs to provide remote and on-site services, including system optimization, conceptual planning, and empowering customers with the latest best practice knowledge. Embrace Flexibility: Navigate the constantly changing customer situations with a high degree of flexibility and adapt your approach to each new customer. Travel Requirements: Regular travel may be required, with an estimated range of 10-20%.
What you bring
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Minimum of 7 years delivering services, projects, or support for SAP Procurement solutions (SAP ERP MM, SAP S/4HANA Sourcing & Procurement, SAP Ariba, and SAP Fieldglass)
- End-to-end business process expertise in S/4HANA Procure-to-Pay/Source-to-Pay, SAP Ariba, and SAP Fieldglass
- Strong functional knowledge of customizing, setup, and configuration
- Advanced Analytical and Technical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities; Proficient in programming languages such as Java, C++, and ABAP
- Technical expertise in SAP systems, integration architecture, ABAP, and HANA Database
- Effective Communication and Stakeholder Management: Business fluency in written and spoken English; Proficiency in German is strongly advantageous; Proven experience interacting with C-level sponsors
- University degree in Computer Science, Business Engineering/Administration, or a related field
- Familiarity with Cloud Solutions, Business Technology Platform, IoT, AI, big data, and blockchain is a plus
- Demonstrated dedication to staying current with solution advancements and industry trends; Excellent root cause analysis and debugging skills
Where you belong
The Center of Expertise (CoE) is dedicated to supporting customers with Premium Engagement contracts (MaxAttention) through tailored service delivery. Our mission is to help customers maximize the potential of their SAP applications, efficiently realize transformation and innovation projects, and provide trusted support with specialist expertise. You will be part of a dynamic, highly motivated, international team that combines the energy of young professionals with the experience of seasoned experts.
Bring out your best
SAP innovations help more than four hundred thousand customers worldwide work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively. Originally known for leadership in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, SAP has evolved to become a market leader in end-to-end business application software and related services for database, analytics, intelligent technologies, and experience management. As a cloud company with two hundred million users and more than one hundred thousand employees worldwide, we are purpose‑driven and future‑focused, with a highly collaborative team ethic and commitment to personal development. Whether connecting global industries, people, or platforms, we help ensure every challenge gets the solution it deserves. At SAP, you can bring out your best.
We win with inclusion
SAP’s culture of inclusion, focus on health and well‑being, and flexible working models help ensure that everyone – regardless of background – feels included and can run at their best. At SAP, we believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our company, and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realize their full potential. We ultimately believe in unleashing all talent and creating a better world.
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