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# SAP Source To Pay Functional Lead

- **Company:** Meta
- **Location:** München, Germany (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Contract
- **Skills:** Data Analysis, Unit Testing, Data Migration, Vim (Text Editor), SAP (Applications), Data Streaming, OpenText, SAP S/4HANA, SAP Ariba
- **Published:** August 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.de/details/5835895978

## About the Role

* 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.

## Description

* 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.


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