Supply Chain Consultant
About Candidate
Introduction:
The candidate is an experienced SAP P2P consultant with expertise in ERP implementations, procurement, and supply chain management. They have a strong background in SAP MM, IM, WM, SD, PP, TM, and Ariba, with hands-on experience in SAP S/4HANA and ECC. Their skills include end-to-end SAP implementations, business process improvement, configuration, data migration, and user training. They have worked extensively with SAP Active Methodology, SAP Cloud ALM tools, and various project management frameworks, including Prince2Agile®. Additionally, they are proficient in SAP SRM, Ariba (Buying, S2C, SCC, and SLP), and other procurement tools like Synertrade and Infor M3. Their experience spans project management, process analysis, and functional consulting across multiple industries. They have successfully led ERP migrations, go-live support, UAT testing, and integration with MES and BI tools like PowerBI, Cognos, and SAP BW. The candidate has also worked as a purchasing manager, handling category management, CAPEX, MRO, and indirect/direct spend. Their expertise includes supplier enablement, contract management, and procurement optimization. They have managed global projects, leading cross-functional teams and offshore resources, ensuring smooth implementation and adoption of SAP solutions. With a strong background in business process redesign, change management, and ERP training, they have played a key role in digital transformation initiatives for procurement and supply chain functions.
Responsibilities:
- Led end-to-end SAP P2P implementations, including requirement gathering, configuration, testing, and post-go-live support.
- Managed SAP S/4HANA and ECC implementations, focusing on procurement, inventory management, and supply chain processes.
- Configured and customized SAP MM, IM, WM, SD, PP, TM, and Ariba modules to align with business requirements.
- Conducted business process analysis and reengineering to optimize procurement and supply chain operations.
- Led data migration activities, ensuring accurate master data transfer and integration with legacy systems.
- Provided user training, documentation, and change management support for ERP deployments.
- Designed and implemented SAP Ariba solutions, including Buying, S2C, SCC, and Supplier Lifecycle & Performance.
- Managed ERP system integrations with third-party applications, including MES, BI tools (PowerBI, Cognos, SAP BW), and e-procurement platforms.
- Led procurement transformation projects, optimizing category management, supplier enablement, and contract management.
- Handled indirect and direct procurement, including CAPEX, MRO, and operational purchasing.
- Conducted UAT, SIT, and regression testing to ensure system functionality and compliance with business needs.
- Provided expertise in SAP Active Methodology, SAP Cloud ALM, and Agile project management frameworks.
- Led global and regional SAP projects, managing cross-functional and offshore teams.
- Supported SAP SRM implementations and integrations with procurement platforms like Synertrade and Infor M3.
- Managed supplier onboarding, negotiations, and compliance tracking within procurement systems.
- Oversaw go-live readiness, hypercare support, and post-implementation enhancements.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to drive ERP and procurement process improvements.
- Developed procurement strategies to enhance efficiency, cost savings, and supplier performance.
- Ensured compliance with procurement policies, SAP best practices, and regulatory requirements.