Direct Procurement Deployment Lead - German Markets (SAP)

Our client, a leader in the global healthcare sector, is
seeking an experienced Direct Procurement Deployment Lead, responsible
for planning, coordinating, and executing the rollout of direct procurement
processes and new ways of working across business units and regions as part of
a global S/4HANA implementation.

This role focuses on ensuring the seamless deployment of the Req -to -PO (Req2PO) process for inventory -managed materials, maintaining
supply continuity while driving the transition from legacy systems to S/4HANA.
The role acts as a key bridge between global process design and local site
implementation.

This is a remote, contract position, working the Client's preferred CET timezone. This engagement runs through the end of 2026, with likelihood of extension through all of 2027. Fluency in German (speaking/written) is required for this role. There is the possibility of occasional travel up to 15% to the Client's headquarters.

Responsibilities

• Develop
  and execute deployment plans, including scope, timelines, resources, and
  risk mitigation strategies
  
• Translate
  global process designs into SAP S/4HANA system configurations and
  site -level implementation plans
  
• Coordinate
  cross -functional teams to ensure successful rollout across regions within
  the SAP environment
  
• Act as
  the functional lead for SAP S/4HANA (MM/PP) within the Direct
  Procurement workstream
  
• Ensure
  accurate configuration and deployment of Procure -to -Pay (P2P) processes
  in SAP for inventory -managed materials
  
• Bridge
  the gap between business requirements and SAP system functionality,
  ensuring alignment with global design
  
• Support legacy system transition to SAP S/4HANA, ensuring data integrity
  and process continuity
  
• Track
  progress against project milestones and proactively manage risks and
  blockers
  
• Own
  the SAP defect management lifecycle during SIT/UAT phases, ensuring
  timely resolution
  
• Coordinate
  with IT and System Integrators to resolve SAP -related issues and
  configuration gaps
  
• Ensure
  quality delivery and system readiness for go -live
  
• Act as
  the central point of contact for Direct Procurement (P2P) topics within
  the SAP transformation program
  
• Lead
  and orchestrate User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for Direct Materials
  
• Support
  training initiatives focused on SAP S/4HANA processes and transactions
  

Requirements