SAP Functional Analyst (Procurement/STP)

The SAP Source-to-Pay (STP) Functional Analyst is responsible for supporting, enhancing, and optimizing SAP procurement solutions across the Source-to-Pay lifecycle. This role partners closely with Procurement, Supply Chain, Finance, IT, and business stakeholders to analyze business requirements, design functional solutions, configure SAP applications, and support system enhancements.

The analyst serves as the functional expert for procurement processes including sourcing, purchasing, supplier management, inventory integration, invoice processing, and related SAP modules, including integration with Coupa.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze business requirements and translate them into SAP functional solutions.
• Configure and maintain SAP procurement functionality supporting Source-to-Pay business processes.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Supply Chain, Finance, and business users to improve operational efficiency.
• Support end-to-end procurement processes including:
• Requisition Management
• Purchase Orders
• Goods Receipts
• Invoice Verification
• Vendor Management
• Contract Management
• Sourcing Events
• Support and maintain SAP integration with Coupa for procurement and Source-to-Pay processes.
• Perform business process analysis and recommend improvements aligned with SAP best practices.
• Create functional specifications for enhancements, reports, interfaces, conversions, forms, and workflows.
• Work closely with SAP technical developers and integration teams to implement custom solutions.
• Participate in SAP implementation, upgrade, migration, and enhancement projects.
• Conduct system testing including:
• Functional Unit Testing (FUT)
• System Integration Testing (SIT)
• User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
• Support production issues by troubleshooting functional problems and coordinating resolution across SAP and Coupa.
• Develop training materials and provide end-user support.
• Ensure system changes follow change management and governance processes.
• Maintain functional documentation, configuration documentation, and business process procedures.
• Support integration with other SAP modules including Finance, Warehouse Management, Sales, Manufacturing, and external procurement platforms.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Administration, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• 3 7+ years of SAP functional experience supporting procurement or Source-to-Pay processes.
• Hands-on SAP configuration experience in one or more of the following:
• SAP S/4HANA Procurement
• SAP Materials Management (MM)
• Coupa Procure-to-Pay
• SAP Supplier Lifecycle Management
• SAP Invoice Management
• Strong understanding of procurement business processes.
• Experience integrating SAP with Coupa or other procurement platforms.
• Experience gathering and documenting business requirements.
• Experience with SAP testing methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• SAP S/4HANA implementation experience.
• Experience implementing or supporting Coupa Procure-to-Pay.
• Experience with SAP Fiori applications.
• Knowledge of SAP Business Workflow.
• Experience integrating SAP with third-party procurement applications.
• SAP certification in SAP MM or SAP S/4HANA Procurement preferred.

Technical Skills:

• SAP S/4HANA
• SAP Materials Management (MM)
• Coupa Procure-to-Pay
• SAP Fiori
• SAP Business Workflow
• SAP Business Partner
• SAP Inventory Management
• SAP Invoice Verification
• SAP Purchasing
• SAP Vendor Master Data
• IDocs
• APIs and middleware integrations
• EDI
• Azure DevOps
• Microsoft Office Suite

Functional Knowledge:

• Source-to-Pay (STP)
• Procure-to-Pay (P2P)
• Strategic Sourcing
• Supplier Management
• Purchasing
• Contract Management
• Inventory Management
• Accounts Payable Integration
• Invoice Processing
• Three-Way Match
• Procurement Compliance
• Spend Analysis
• Master Data Management
• SAP-Coupa Integration

Core Competencies:

• Business Process Analysis
• Functional Design
• SAP Configuration
• Requirements Gathering
• Stakeholder Management
• Root Cause Analysis
• Documentation
• Change Management
• Project Delivery
• Continuous Improvement
• Customer Service
• Team Collaboration

Preferred Experience:

• Experience supporting global procurement organizations.
• Experience with multi-company or multi-country SAP environments.
• Experience supporting production environments and on-call rotations.
• Experience with SAP implementation or digital transformation programs.
• Experience supporting SAP-Coupa integration landscapes.

Success Measures:

• Deliver high-quality SAP functional solutions that meet business requirements.
• Ensure reliable integration between SAP and Coupa to support procurement operations.
• Improve procurement efficiency through process optimization.
• Minimize production support issues and system downtime.
• Ensure timely delivery of projects and enhancements.
• Maintain high user satisfaction through effective support and communication.

Salary/Rate: $50-$65/HR (depends on experience level). This is a contract position with candidates expected to work 40 hours/ week.

About The Company

Peterson Technology Partners (PTP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a transparent, inclusive, and human-centered hiring experience.

For more than 28 years, PTP has operated as one of the top IT staffing and recruiting firms in the USA built on trust, long-term partnerships, and technical excellence.

Based in the Chicago suburb of Park Ridge, IL, our team of more than 500 employees and consultants is dedicated to:

Helping every client make the best hiring decisions possible

Matching professionals with the right IT jobs and career opportunities

As part of that commitment, we believe in providing clear information about how our hiring technologies work and how your data is used. The following section outlines our AI-assisted interview process and your rights as a candidate.

AI-Assisted Interview Experience (Pete & Gabi Rebecca)

To provide a consistent, fair, and flexible experience for all candidates, we use AI-assisted tools to support parts of the interview process. This includes our proprietary AI platform Pete & Gabi, which includes AI recruiter Rebecca.

These AI hiring tools help us:

• Conduct recorded video interviews
• Transcribe interviews
• Summarize candidate responses
• Generate job-related insights
• Streamline communication and scheduling

Please note that:

The AI does NOT make hiring decisions; all decisions are made by our human recruiters, hiring manager, or client partners.

The AI does not evaluate facial expressions, emotions, or physical traits; it is used only to support fairnes, consistency, and efficiency.

If you prefer a non-AI interview format, we will gladly provide an alternative.

Technical or Case Interviews (Role-Dependent):

When applying for certain tech jobs, you may participate in:

• A technical interview
• A coding challenge
• A case study
• A client-specific assessment

We will always explain what to expect in advance so you can prepare with confidence.

Human Review & Selection:

Every candidate's profile including interviews, conversations, and assessments is reviewed by experienced recruiters and hiring leaders.

AI insights may assist with organization and evaluation, but final decisions are always human-driven.

Your Rights as a Candidate:

At PTP, every candidate has the right to:

Request a non-AI interview path

Ask how your data is being used

Request access to transcripts or interview recordings

Request deletion of your AI-recorded interview

Receive clear, timely communication

Our goal is to ensure you feel respected, informed, and supported throughout your experience.

Our Commitment:

For more than 28 years, PTP has focused on putting people first candidates, consultants, employees, and clients.

We're committed to a hiring process that is:

• Transparent
• Compliant
• Equitable
• Powered by innovative technology that enhances not replaces human judgment

Welcome to the future of hiring at Peterson Technology Partners.

We're excited to learn more about you.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Peterson Technology Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.