SAP S4 HANA Source to Pay / Procure to Pay Architect

Contract

MaxJobsClub US Contractor

Duration: Initially through end of year, will extend into 2022
Restrictions: Must be somewhat local for eventual safe transition onsite

Summary:
The primary focus of this position is the application support and
maintenance of the core SAP S4 HANA Source to Pay – Direct (STPD) / Procure
to Pay(PTP) Processes and how the system interfaces with other proprietary
and third-party systems/solutions.

Details:
This role will play an integral part in driving the SAP S4 HANA Cloud Source
to Pay Solution, leading the execution of high priority initiatives and
advising the teams on how to best leverage standard S4 STPD/PTP processes to
the fullest. Tactically, this role will be responsible for the Design,
Configuration, managing RICEFW ( Reports, Interfaces, Conversions,
Enhancements, Forms, Workflows) and ongoing support and maintenance of
various STP-D processes. This will also include working with other S4
streams such as Order to Cash (OTC), Record to Report (RTR), BW streams and
other inbound and out-bound interfaces to various third party systems such
as 3PL,Tax engines etc.

Responsibilities:
– Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, product vendors to
document business requirements, as well as technical, procedural and
functional gaps, then design/implement effective solutions to address those
needs.
– Work with technical teams to integrate STP-D processes to other streams
such as Order to Cash (OTC), Record to Report ( R2R), Business Warehouse (
B4 HANA) and other systems (ex. 3PL, Tax system, Workday etc.) to drive
efficiency and data consistency across the organization. Maintain, monitor
and support all system integration.
– Oversee the Change Management (monthly change request process for S4
Production migration) and Release Management (working with business leads on
monthly/Quarterly sprints for issues/enhancements) processes for S4 STP-D
– Participate in recurring STPD audits on an as needed basis.
– Brings prior experience to organize and define work for complex or
ambiguous situations. Ability to prioritize (and re-prioritize) as business
needs change.
– Experience working with a diverse set of stakeholders in multiple
geographic locations.

Specific Job Responsibilities
– Manage workload from multiple projects at once and work with other SAP S4
streams and/or business areas to prioritize requests.
– Review functionality delivered in S4 STP-D releases to assess business
impacts and opportunities for enhancements.
– Work closely with Supply Chain (TECHOPS) and Business leadership to drive
and consult on key business initiatives, enabled through new or existing S4
Hana STPD functionality.
– Establish a process for vetting new requests in light of roadmap and
existing priorities.
– Serve as a point person for the business on STP-D related project
requests, helping to prioritize, develop and refine business requirements.
– Deep knowledge of S4 Hana Source to Pay Business Process Framework and
Security
– Experience with MRP (Classic and Dynamic), Purchasing including Classic
and Flexible Workflow, Subcontracting, Inventory Management and Valuation,
Logistics Invoice verification, Development of Inbound and Outbound
interfaces between S4 HANA and other third party applications such as 3PL
etc. (Configuration and testing experience is required in all the above STPD
processes)
– Solid understanding of all latest S4 HANA functionality in all above
Supply chain Business processes and their inter-dependencies or integration
with Finance, OTC areas in SAP.
– Must have ability to document, develop training material for end users,
testing of key enhancements

Required Qualifications:
– Minimum of 7 years of S4 SAP STPD experience with at least 3 full Life
cycle STP-D implementations of which at least 1 should be on S4 HANA.
– Bachelor’s degree
– Strong knowledge of and extensive experience working with the following
SAP S4 HANA Source to Pay processes such as MRP, Purchasing including
Subcontracting, Inventory Management and Valuation, Intercompany Processes
and other Logistics Processes, Invoice Verification
– Extensive understanding of the end to end functional STP-D S4 Hana
Business processes and good knowledge of integration with Finance and Order
to Cash streams.
– Skilled in interviewing business users, collecting and interpreting
requirements, and explaining the solution details to business audience.
– Familiarity of Indirect Purchasing and integration with Ariba is a plus
– Experience driving and leading small/medium projects while meeting
deadlines and budgets.
– Familiarity with SAP S4 STP-D process audit requirements and process
controls where applicable
– Familiar with CFR Part 11 and other protocols in Pharma industry
– Familiarity with SAP Enable Now is a plus

Preferred Qualifications:
– Experience in Pharmaceutical industry is a must
– Experience implementing S4 STPD processes in other industries is
preferred.
– Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
– Ability to Adapt to a dynamic work environment.
– Experience in testing using Client ALM is preferable