Our client, a leader in the global healthcare sector, is
seeking an experienced Direct Procurement Deployment Lead, responsible
for planning, coordinating, and executing the rollout of direct procurement
processes and new ways of working across business units and regions as part of
a global S/4HANA implementation.
This role focuses on ensuring the seamless deployment of the Req-to-PO (Req2PO) process for inventory-managed materials, maintaining
supply continuity while driving the transition from legacy systems to S/4HANA.
The role acts as a key bridge between global process design and local site
implementation.
This is a remote, contract position, working the Client's preferred CET timezone. This is a contractual role which will run
through the end of 2026, with likelihood of extension throughout 2027. There is the possibility of occasional travel up to 15% to the Client's headquarters.
Responsibilities
Develop
and execute deployment plans, including scope, timelines, resources, and
risk mitigation strategies
Translate
global process designs into SAP S/4HANA system configurations and
site-level implementation plans
Coordinate
cross-functional teams to ensure successful rollout across regions within
the SAP environment
Act as
the functional lead for SAP S/4HANA (MM/PP) within the Direct
Procurement workstream
Ensure
accurate configuration and deployment of Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes
in SAP for inventory-managed materials
Bridge
the gap between business requirements and SAP system functionality,
ensuring alignment with global design
Support legacy system transition to SAP S/4HANA, ensuring data integrity
and process continuity
Track
progress against project milestones and proactively manage risks and
blockers
Own
the SAP defect management lifecycle during SIT/UAT phases, ensuring
timely resolution
Coordinate
with IT and System Integrators to resolve SAP-related issues and
configuration gaps
Ensure
quality delivery and system readiness for go-live
Act as
the central point of contact for Direct Procurement (P2P) topics within
the SAP transformation program
Lead
and orchestrate User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for Direct Materials
Support
training initiatives focused on SAP S/4HANA processes and transactions
Requirements
8+ years of experience in Direct Procurement / Material Management
Proven experience in SAP implementations, preferably S/4HANA
Strong expertise in Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes for direct materials
Hands-on experience with SAP MM/PP modules
Proven experience in Signavio process mapping and process improvement initiatives.
Experience in managing testing cycles and defect resolution (Jira, ServiceNow, ALM tools)
Exposure to global rollouts and complex organizational environments