SAP S/4HANA Materials Management Senior Product Specialist
India
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Job Description
SAP S/4HANA Materials Management Senior Product Specialist
Noida, Uttar Pradesh

Job Summary

Job Description: SAP P2P SME (Procure-to-Pay)

Role Title

SAP P2P SME

Experience Level

  • E4: 12+ years (Subject Matter Expert - SME)

Role Overview

SAP P2P SME is responsible for managing and optimizing end-to-end Procure-to-Pay processes within SAP (ECC/S/4HANA). The role ensures stable AMS delivery, efficient procurement operations, and continuous service improvement across purchasing, inventory, and invoice management.

Key KPIs

  • SLA adherence (>98%)
  • Incident resolution efficiency
  • Reduction in recurring issues
  • Backlog management
  • CSAT/ACSAT scores (>9 target)
  • Automation/CSI contributions

Typical Role Variants

  • SAP MM SME
  • SAP P2P Functional Lead
  • SAP Procurement Solution Architect

Differentiators for Large Global AMS Accounts (like Husqvarna)

  • Multi-country procurement processes
  • Strong governance & audit compliance focus
  • Integration with Ariba / supplier collaboration platforms
  • Emphasis on automation and digital procurement

Key Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

1. AMS Support & Service Delivery

  • Provide L2/L3 support for SAP MM/P2P processes
  • Manage incidents, service requests, and problem tickets with SLA adherence
  • Perform root cause analysis (RCA) and implement permanent fixes
  • Follow ITIL-based AMS processes

2. End-to-End P2P Process Ownership

Responsible for:

  • Vendor Master Data Management
  • Purchase Requisition & Purchase Order Processing
  • Source determination & pricing
  • Goods Receipt (GR) / Inventory Management
  • Invoice Verification & 3-way matching
  • Payment integration with FI

3. Change & Enhancement Management

  • New project discussions, analysis, roadmap discussions, solution and planning.
  • Manage Change Requests (CRs) end-to-end
  • Gather requirements and prepare Functional Specifications (FS)
  • Coordinate with ABAP, Basis, and integration teams
  • Support testing phases (UT, SIT, UAT) and defect resolution

4. Stakeholder Management

  • Act as a bridge between business (Procurement, Finance, Supply Chain) and IT
  • Participate in governance meetings, CABs, and service reviews
  • Provide proactive recommendations for process improvement

5. Cross-Module Integration

  • Strong collaboration with:
    • FI (Accounts Payable, Payments)
    • WM/EWM (Warehouse management)
    • Ariba/SRM (if applicable)
  • Ensure seamless upstream and downstream integration

6. Continuous Service Improvement (CSI)

  • Identify automation opportunities:
    • Invoice automation
    • PR/PO validation bots
  • Drive process standardization and simplification
  • Contribute to automation/AI initiatives and reusable assets

7. Documentation & Compliance

  • Maintain SOPs, KT documents, and process documentation
  • Ensure audit compliance (SOX, internal audits, IMEI/PMEI)
  • Support quality and governance initiatives

Skill Requirements

Required Skills

Functional Expertise

  • Strong experience in SAP MM/P2P (5–12+ years)
  • Expertise in:
    • Purchasing (PR, RFQ, PO cycles)
    • Inventory Management (GR/IR)
    • Invoice Verification (LIV)
    • Account determination
    • Release strategy (workflow approvals)
  • Experience in S/4HANA (mandatory for E3, preferred for E2)

Technical Knowledge

  • Ability to create Functional Specifications (FS)
  • Understanding of:
    • IDocs / EDI / API integrations
  • Basic ABAP debugging knowledge (preferred)

Domain Knowledge

  • Manufacturing / Retail / Supply Chain industry exposure
  • Understanding of procurement lifecycle and supplier management

Other Requirements

Preferred Qualifications

  • SAP MM Certification
  • S/4HANA implementation/support experience
  • Exposure to Ariba / Procurement cloud solutions
  • Experience in global AMS programs

Soft Skills

  • Strong communication and stakeholder handling
  • Problem-solving and analytical mindset
  • Ability to handle critical incidents and escalations
  • Mentoring and team guidance (E3 level)

 
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