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Within PPG we have the opportunity for a Senior SAP PTP Consultant-EMEA
- The position will be working as part of the General SAP Centre of Excellence
- Purpose of the position is to Lead PTP EMEA localization activities within our S/4 implementation project Connect PPG.
- This position requires broad expertise in SAP Sourcing and Procurement (previously MM-PUR and MM-IV) with strong knowledge of integration points to Finance (FI), Manufacturing (PP-MRP), Supply Chain (MM-IM) and Sales (SD).
- It is part of the role to support the implementation of OpenText VIM in EMEA and USCA region for account payable invoices.
- Implementation of localization related to forms and interface for countries in EMEA (NL, DK, BE, FR, GE, ES, PL, IT, etc.)
- FIORI experience to support FIORI first/only strategy.
- Leading activities within PTP domain and across team members, including SI partner.
- In this role you will be required to implement business solutions based Global Template and based on requirements analysis/design.
- Propose, design or configure, document and test business solutions according to the functional and technical requirements adhering to SAP standard and our foundational template as closely as possible.
- You will liaise remotely with a number of your colleagues across the globe including onshore and offshore.
- There might be the opportunity to travel due to the scope of the role.
- Within SAP CoE Organization you will report to Global SAP PTP Stream Lead.
**Responsibilities**:
- Analyze product owner feedback to drive and create user stories and requirements for the development team to action.
- Build strong and detailed acceptance criteria ensuring understanding of expectations across all team members.
- Work closely with Business Process Owner to review and approve test cases and validate test results.
- Adapt and develop effective working relationships across a diverse team of multiple functional, technical, and business partners.
- Work with the members of the development team following scrum and Agile principles to ensure consistent delivery.
- Explain and communicate technical solutions to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Utilize problem-solving skills for evaluating multiple approaches to find the most feasible solutions.
- Provide a high level of commitment to delivering high quality work in a dynamic and fast paced environment.
- Assess, document, and manage requirements changes, improvements and enhancements
- Proactively Participate in processes improvement, sharing best practices and proactively suggesting improvement points.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
**Performance Achievements**:
- You will be proactive in building excellent working relationships with both your IT colleagues and business stakeholders.
- Within 1 - 3 months you will prove yourself to be a self-starter who can quickly develop good understanding of S/4 template and build knowledge of our SBU processes in order to facilitate rapid solutioning.
- Within 3 months you will be required to evaluate the x-stream impact of any solutions proposed and ensure that SAP standard/our foundational S/4 template is adhered to as closely as possible.
- You will be expected to coach, lead, and support other members of the PTP project team in order to allow them to contribute fully on the project.
**Key Competence Requirements**:
**You’ll need to have**:
- Excellent English oral and written communication skills, including technical writing.
- A 4 year degree in Information Management, Computer Science, or other business-related field is required.
- 10 years’ experience with strong process knowledge of SAP Sourcing and Procurement (previously MM-PUR and MM-IV) as well as general SAP S/4 knowledge. Knowledge in MM logistic invoice posting is a must.
- Experience as a Senior Consultant role in numerous SAP implementations in SAP PTP domain.
- A commitment to delivering high quality work in pressurized environments and be a self-starter.
- An ability to work independently in a “remote working” organization.
**Your knowledge of SAP must include**:
- Deep understanding of S/4 MM modules as well as the end-to-end business processes related to PTP domains (Sourcing, Procurement, Logistic Invoice Verification)
- Strong understanding of direct and indirect procurement
- Extensive SAP MM integration knowledge with other modules, ie FI, SD, PP-MRP, PM, WM, etc.
- Strong understanding and familiarity with purchasing spend approval via release strategy/custom workflow (ECC) or flexible workflow (S/4)
- In-depth experience in the process and functional design, configuration and trouble-shooting of SAP PTP modules with intra/cross company business flows part of a complex global supply chain distribution network.
- Implementation experience of localizations related to local legal requirement.
- SAP FIORI
**Preferred Requirements**:
- Knowledge in OpenText Vendor Invoice Management (VIM