The SAP Procure to Pay Lead will collaborate with cross-functional teams in Sales & Finance to implement and optimize SAP solutions, primarily focusing on processes within SAP S4 HANA and Ariba. This role will oversee the procurement process, from vendor setup through purchasing, including methods such as guided buying, MRP, Min/Max, and standard Purchase Orders. While not directly responsible for materials and inventory management, a strong understanding of material master setup, goods receiving, accounts payable (including invoice management), supplier payments, and GR/IR reconciliation is required.

This position is not technical and does not involve system configuration or development. The role will act as a key liaison between business users and IT, focusing on project delivery, requirements management, data mapping, change management, user support, and training.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the rollout of SAP solutions (S4 HANA and Ariba) across various markets.
• Manage the successful delivery of implementation tasks, meeting deadlines for portfolio projects and system enhancements.
• Oversee scope management, fit/gap analysis, acceptance testing, data migration, and change management for SAP S4 HANA projects.
• Produce clear, concise documentation, user training materials, and support content in various formats.
• Conduct system demonstrations, training sessions, and presentations to engage and upskill the user community.
• Resolve user issues efficiently, coordinating with the SAP support team when necessary.
• Support user access management by identifying impacted users and ensuring proper system permissions.
• Develop use cases and test scripts for User Acceptance Testing (UAT), ensuring thorough testing procedures are followed.
• Maintain and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for Procurement and Finance processes.
• Provide regular project status updates to business leadership, ensuring milestones are met.
• Ensure timely project delivery, collaborating with cross-functional teams to avoid delays.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or a related field, with a focus on Procure to Pay processes.
• 5+ years of experience with SAP Materials Management (MM) and Accounts Payable (AP).
• 2+ years of hands-on experience with SAP S4 HANA and Ariba.
• Extensive experience as an end user, key user, super user, or business lead in SAP Materials Management and Accounts Payable modules.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and MS Office, with experience working with large datasets.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Highly organized, with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Permanent U.S. work authorization (U.S. citizen or Permanent Resident) is required.