SAP Functional Manager (Procurement)

Responsible for the design, administration, and optimization of the SAP Ariba platform and S/4HANA Material Management (SAP MM), ensuring it effectively supports procurement, sourcing, and supplier management. As the SAP Ariba and SAP MM subject matter expert, this role drives efficiency and strategic alignment through solution architecture, process improvement, and data governance. The Manager collaborates with cross-functional teams to implement best practices, ensure ERP integration, and enable effective procurement strategies and compliance, adding value across the procurement lifecycle. The scope of responsibility for this position will include SAP Ariba and SAP S/4HANA Procurement tasks as well (i.e. MM / Inventory). Solution Architecture & Domain Expertise: Design and architect end-to-end SAP Ariba solutions that align with business objectives and industry best practices. Design and architect end-to-end SAP MM solutions. Act as the subject matter expert (SME) in SAP Ariba modules, including sourcing, procurement, contracts, supplier management, and guided buying. Act as the subject matter expert (SME) in SAP MM modules, including materials requirement planning, procurement, inventory management, and invoice verification. Define technical and functional architecture, ensuring seamless integration with SAP S/4HANA. Define the use of BTP in the extensibility of SAP functionality outside core SAP S/4HANA. Define the use of Cloud Integration Gateway (CIG) middleware in Ariba integration. Integration Management: Advise on integrations using SAP Cloud Integration Gateway (CIGI), APIs, and SAP Integration Suite (CPI). Business Process Expertise & Application Support: Provide advanced expertise to optimize and configure SAP Ariba and SAP MM functionalities. Supervise and conduct testing including unit, integration, and UAT. Data Management & Governance: Develop and implement data governance policies and procedures for SAP Ariba and SAP MM. Compliance, Risk Management & Process Controls: Ensure functionalities adhere to organizational policies and industry standards. User Training and Support: Develop comprehensive training programs and documentation. Cross-Functional Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate closely with IT, procurement, finance, and other functional teams. Continuous Improvement & Strategic Planning: Stay informed on advancements in procurement technology and lead strategic projects.