SAP Source To Pay Functional Lead

• Coordinate requirements review, functional specs, functional unit testing, and UAT, ideally spanning S/4HANA, Ariba, and OpenText VIM.
• Assist with data migration, cutover planning, and post-launch (hypercare) support.
• Train internal teams and transfer knowledge as the project matures.
• Establish the groundwork for Germany’s S/4HANA rollout, balancing the global template with local needs.
• Coordinate across multiple SAP workstreams running in parallel.
• Design and configure end-to-end Source-to-Pay processes, covering purchase requisitions, purchase orders, goods receipt, invoice verification, and payment cycles within S/4HANA.
• Oversee integration between S/4HANA, Ariba, and OpenText VIM, ensuring clean data flow and process continuity across procurement, invoicing, and finance touchpoints.
• Manage MM-FI integration points, resolving discrepancies between procurement and financial postings to keep Accounts Payable processes running smoothly.
• Partner with vendors and suppliers on onboarding, catalog management, and contract compliance within the Ariba platform.
• Support vendor negotiation efforts by supplying data-driven insights on spend patterns, supplier performance, and cost-saving opportunities.
• Act as the escalation point for vendor-related issues during testing and go-live phases, coordinating resolution with procurement, finance, and the SI partner.

• A decade or more in SAP, including at least two full-cycle S/4HANA implementations focused on Source-to-Pay.
• Strong command of Source-to-Pay processes, including MM-FI integration and Accounts Payable workflows.
• Familiarity with German procurement regulations and ESG compliance standards.
• B2 level of German fluency or above along with strong English communication.
• Functional expertise with invoice management and familiarity with German VAT
• Comfort operating in a fast-moving, multicultural project team.

Meta Resources Group München, Bayern, Germany, 80331 Unbefristet Our Client, a Global Health Care company, seeks a SAP Source to Pay (S2P) Consultant to drive end-to-end solution delivery across the full Source to Pay process lifecycle within a large-scale SAP S/4HANA implementation across Europe. This is a critical role that combines deep functional SAP expertise with cross-functional leadership, requiring close co-ownership with Global Process Owners, System Integration and business stakeholders partners to align global templates and operational requirements.

This is a remote, contract position with initial contract of 6 months, with the likelihood of extension. This role has an expectation of 10-15% travel, based on the Client’s needs. Candidates must be located in Europe and B2 level German Speaking fluency or above is required for this role.