Senior Solution Analyst - Direct Procurement

Job Description Summary

Responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting Direct Procurement processes to ensure
seamless and efficient procurement operations 3rd party and including Intercompany and External
supplier organization. Deliver on the approved initiatives and implement the process improvements
Support in developing the strategic plans and initiatives.

Job Description

Major accountabilities: 

• Requirements Gathering: Work with business teams to understand their needs and translate them into clear, well‑documented requirements.
• Solution Design: Design Direct Procurement solutions across SAP S4, ensuring they fit business processes and global template standards.
• Implementation & Configuration: Configure S4 Procurement modules, support deployments, and ensure solutions are delivered on time, within scope, and with high quality. This includes Procurement related Intercompany setup.
• System Integration: Ensure smooth integration between Ariba, S/4HANA, iCertis, and other connected systems; troubleshoot and resolve integration issues
• Testing Support: Create and execute test scenarios; support UAT and ensure solutions meet business expectations.
• Stakeholder Communication: Act as the link between IT, business users, external partners, and deployment teams to ensure clear and effective collaboration.
• Documentation: Prepare and maintain documentation for solution design, configurations, processes, and test results.
• Training & Support: Provide guidance and support to end‑users, including training materials or hands‑on sessions when needed.
• Compliance: Ensure that all solutions follow internal governance, process standards, and regulatory requirements.

Key Performance Indicators

• Quality and completeness of business requirements documentation.
• Solution designs aligned to business needs and global template standards.
• Successful delivery of implementations within agreed timelines, scope, and quality expectations.
• Stable and efficient operation of integrations across SAP S/4HANA, Ariba, iCertis, and connected systems.
• Positive stakeholder feedback and strong business partnership.
• Successful test execution with high defect resolution rates.
• Accurate and up-to-date process, configuration, and design documentation.
• Effective user adoption and business readiness through training and support activities.
• Compliance with governance, audit, and process standards.

Essential Experience & Qualifications

• Proven hands-on SAP S/4HANA MM implementation experience, with ownership of solution design and configuration, not solely support, advisory, or architecture-focused responsibilities.
• Strong hands-on Direct Procurement implementation experience within manufacturing environments, including process design, configuration, testing, deployment, and business process optimization.

Demonstrated experience designing and implementing complex procurement processes, including:

• Intercompany and cross-company procurement processes (including Turntable scenarios)
• Stock Transfer Orders (STO)
• Subcontracting
• Third-Party Procurement
• Inventory ownership concepts
• MM-FI integration and associated accounting impacts
• Ability to translate business requirements into scalable SAP solutions while constructively challenging and influencing business stakeholders.
• Experience leading workshops, process discovery sessions, fit-gap assessments, and end-to-end solution design activities.
• Strong understanding of SAP integrations, including IDocs, APIs, EDI, Ariba, SAP CPI, and CIG.
• Experience configuring and supporting approval workflows, release strategies, and S/4HANA Flexible Workflow.
• Experience operating within global templates, governance frameworks, and large-scale transformation programmes.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with senior business and technology leaders
• Multi-national experience delivering global solutions at scale.
• Preferably SAP MM certified with experience in manufacturing, life sciences, or pharmaceutical environments.

Minimum Requirements

• Proven SAP S/4HANA MM implementation experience.
• Direct Procurement experience within manufacturing environments.
• Experience with Intercompany Procurement, Turntable scenarios, STOs, Subcontracting, and Third-Party Procurement.
• Understanding of MM-FI integration and inventory ownership concepts.
• Experience leading business workshops and solution design activities.
• Experience working within global template environments.
• Knowledge of SAP integrations including Ariba, CPI, CIG, APIs, IDocs, and EDI.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

 Skills:

• Analytical Thinking.
• Business Acumen.
• Change Management.
• Influencing.
• IT Governance.
• Organization Development.
• Planning.
• Presentation Skills.
• Servant Leadership.
• Stakeholder Management.

Languages:

• English.

The successful candidate will bring strong hands-on SAP S/4HANA MM implementation experience combined with deep Direct Procurement expertise gained within manufacturing environments. They will have a proven track record of designing and deploying end-to-end procurement solutions across complex scenarios including Intercompany Procurement, Turntable processes, STOs, Subcontracting, Third-Party Procurement, and MM-FI integration.

They will be confident leading workshops, challenging business requirements where necessary, influencing senior stakeholders, and translating business needs into scalable SAP solutions aligned with global template standards and governance frameworks.

Skills Desired

Analytical Thinking, Business Acumen, Change Management, Influencing, IT Governance, Organization Development, Planning, Presentation Skills, Servant Leadership, Stakeholder Management