SAP S/4HANA Workstream Lead – Procure-to-Pay (P2P)

Job Title: SAP S/4HANA Workstream Lead – Procure-to-Pay (P2P)
 

JOB SUMMARY

A global enterprise is undergoing a comprehensive transformation to replace multiple legacy ERP systems with a unified SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud platform and standardized business processes. The SAP S/4HANA Workstream Lead – P2P will be a key member of the IT Business Applications team, responsible for leading the successful implementation of procure-to-pay and related financial processes.

This role involves close collaboration with the SAP implementation partner and stakeholders in procurement, sourcing, and finance to plan, execute, and support the ERP rollout. After go-live, the role ensures users are well-trained, efficient, and compliant with standardized procedures and best practices in SAP.

This position plays a vital role in supporting the organization’s growth and operational efficiency by working with global teams to understand current procurement operations and guide the transition to harmonized processes using SAP S/4HANA.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Learning: Gain a deep understanding of the organization’s procurement and sourcing operations.
• Planning: Collaborate with implementation partners and business users during discovery, preparation, and exploration phases to review deliverables, participate in workshops, validate processes, resolve issues, and finalize scope.
• Implementation: Support system configuration, data migration, environment setup (development, testing, production), testing, user training, and go-live activities.
• Support & Monitoring: Provide post-implementation support, conduct process health checks, troubleshoot issues, and ensure adoption of standardized practices and system benefits.
• Process Optimization: Analyze procurement workflows and identify opportunities for improvement using SAP S/4HANA and AI-driven capabilities.
• Procure-to-Pay Alignment: Work with internal teams and external vendors to ensure procurement processes align with SAP standards and best practices.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or Finance
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in procurement and procure-to-pay finance processes within a multinational organization
• At least 3 years of hands-on experience implementing procure-to-pay processes in SAP S/4HANA, preferably in the Public Cloud edition
• Proven ability to configure and deploy SAP S/4HANA solutions
• Strong understanding of supply chain and manufacturing operations

PREFERRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• SAP S/4HANA Certification
• Multilingual proficiency (German, Portuguese, or other languages is a strong advantage)
• Experience in the metal manufacturing industry
• Comfortable working with globally distributed, multicultural, and multilingual teams
• Self-starter with the ability to adapt in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Capable of mentoring and coaching team members
• Strong skills in relationship management, facilitation, project execution, and problem-solving

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Change Management: Embraces and leads change; encourages others to adapt and succeed in evolving environments.
• Communication: Communicates clearly and effectively across various formats and audiences; ensures mutual understanding.
• Customer Focus: Prioritizes the needs and expectations of both internal and external stakeholders.
• Team Collaboration: Promotes a cooperative and inclusive team culture.
• Results Orientation: Maintains accountability for deliverables; sets and meets high-performance standards.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Up to 10% travel, both domestic and international, is expected.