SAP Functional Manager (Procurement)

About the role

The SAP Functional Manager (Procurement) will lead the design, administration, and optimisation of the SAP Ariba platform and SAP S/4HANA Material Management (SAP MM). This role ensures that procurement, sourcing and supplier management processes are efficient, compliant and aligned with business strategy.

Key responsibilities

• Design and architect end‑to‑end SAP Ariba and SAP MM solutions that meet business objectives and industry best practices.
• Act as the subject‑matter expert for SAP Ariba modules (sourcing, procurement, contracts, supplier management, guided buying) and SAP MM modules (materials planning, inventory, invoice verification).
• Define technical and functional architecture, ensuring seamless integration with SAP S/4HANA, Cloud Integration Gateway (CIG) and other third‑party systems.
• Lead design workshops, capture requirements and translate them into detailed technical designs.
• Develop a strategic roadmap for continuous improvement, incorporating BTP extensions and emerging technologies.
• Advise on integration strategies using CIG, APIs and cloud‑based middleware.

Required profile

• Minimum of 1 month of relevant experience in SAP Ariba or SAP MM.
• Strong understanding of procurement processes and ERP integration.
• Ability to work with cross‑functional teams and drive solution adoption.

Required skills

• BTP Extensions
• SAP MM
• Data Migration
• SAP Ariba
• Data Governance
• Data Analytics