SAP S/4HANA Direct Procurement Consultant

This is a remote position.

Our client, a leader in the global healthcare sector, is seeking a SAP S/4HANA Direct Procurement Consultant to join their team. Client wants someone who will serve as the Process architect for Direct Procurement (Req2PO) processes. This role blends SAP S/4HANA expertise with process optimization and digital transformation initiatives. You will use Signavio for process mapping, design global P2P templates, and drive automation to modernize procurement operations across our manufacturing sites. Experience with SAP modules, along with the ability to analyze complex process data, implement digital workflows. This role partners closely with Procurement, Finance, IT, and Manufacturing to deliver seamless end-to-end Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes.

This is a contractual role which will run through 2026. The candidate must be flexible to work in the client’s preferred time-zone, which may include EST or CEST.

The Role

• Lead detailed analysis and process mapping of Direct Procurement processes in Signavio.
  
• Identify inefficiencies in SAP MM, including master data, inventory, and invoice management.
  
• Successful adoption of SAP S/4HANA and digital workflows in P2P processes.
  
• Support automation initiatives and digital workflows within SAP to reduce manual effort and elevate process efficiency.
  
• Enable real-time data reporting, dashboards, and analytics for procurement and manufacturing operations.
  
• Partner with IT to integrate AI/ML, workflow automation, and digital tools across the Procure-to-Pay lifecycle.
  
• Contribute to global digital transformation initiatives ensuring consistent standards across EMEA manufacturing sites.
  
• Drive global Direct Procurement template design in SAP S/4HANA (MM).
  
• Integration with Plan-to-Make (PP) and Quote-to-Cash (SD) processes.
  
• Collaborate with Procurement, Manufacturing, and IT teams to ensure alignment.
  
• Drive UAT, integration testing, and validation of complex manufacturing scenarios.
  
• Provide guidance and training to operational teams for successful adoption of SAP process and digital changes.
  
• Prepare dashboards, process flows, and presentations to support leadership decisions.
  

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in P2P, Procurement Operations, and SAP implementation in manufacturing.
  
• Hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA Procure-to-Pay modules.
  
• Proven experience in Signavio process mapping and process improvement initiatives.
  
• Strong understanding of ERP integration, workflow automation, and vendor management.
  
• Techno-functional ability to translate business needs into SAP configuration and system improvements.
  
• Proficiency in Lean/Six Sigma or continuous improvement frameworks is a plus.
  
• Exposure to digital transformation initiatives, such as automation, workflow redesign, or AI/ML applications.
  
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including training and change enablement.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in change management, training, or process governance.
  
• Background in global or complex organizational settings.