Sap S/4Hana Source -To -Pay Functional - German Taxation Consultant

Our Client, a Global Health Care company, seeks aSAP S/4HANA Source -to -Pay Functional - German Taxation Consultant to drive end -to -end solution delivery across the full Source to Pay process lifecycle within a large -scale SAP S/4HANA implementation in Germany. This is a critical role that combines deep functional SAP expertise with cross -functional leadership, local German regulatory standards (tax, e -invoicing, compliance, audit regulations) experience, 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 through the end of **, with the likelihood of extension well into **. This role has an expectation of **% travel, based on the Client’s needs.Key Responsibilities: Serve as the end -to -end solution lead for the Source to Pay workstream, co -owning delivery with GPO/business stakeholders and the System Integration partner across designated releases and business unitsCoordinate requirements reviews, functional specifications, functional unit testing, and UAT activities across SAP S/4HANA, Ariba, and OpenText VIM processesEnsure full compliance with German tax regulations, e -invoicing standards (XRechnung/ZUGFeRD), audit/compliance regulations, and procurement regulatory requirements including ESG obligationsManage vendor negotiations and partnership relationships, ensuring effective collaboration with external implementation and technology partnersSet the strategic foundation and alignment for S/4HANA implementation in Germany, balancing global template standards with local business and regulatory requirementsSupport data migration, cutover planning, and hypercare activities to ensure operational continuity and data integrity through go -live and stabilization phasesCoordinate and align across multiple cross -functional SAP streams and parallel releases to maintain consistency and resolve cross -workstream dependenciesProvide knowledge transfer, documentation, and training to internal teams to build sustainable capability and support long -term ERP adoptionApply analytical and strategic thinking to drive sourcing decisions, cost savings opportunities, and process optimization within the S2P landscape Requirements10+ years of SAP experience with a minimum of 2 full -cycle S/4HANA implementations in the Source to Pay stream Thorough knowledge of German VAT regulations, e -invoicing standards (XRechnung and ZUGFeRD), audit regulations, and German procurement compliance requirements including ESGDeep functional expertise in Source to Pay processes including Materials Management, MM -FI integration, and Accounts PayableDemonstrated experience with SAP Ariba and OpenText Vendor Invoice Management (VIM) in an enterprise implementation contextExcellent verbal and written communication skills in English; German language proficiency is preferred for this engagementExperience supporting parallel release management across multiple business units within a global SAP transformation programPreferred:Hands -on experience with SAP Workflow and SAP Fiori applications for Accounts Payable processingKnowledge of OCR/ICR document capture solutions integrated with OpenText VIM or comparable platformsExposure to Central Finance (CFIN) configurations or multi -entity ERP rollout programs

10+ years of SAP experience with a minimum of 2 full -cycle S/4HANA implementations in the Source to Pay stream Thorough knowledge of German VAT regulations, e -invoicing standards (XRechnung and ZUGFeRD), audit regulations, and German procurement compliance requirements including ESG

Deep functional expertise in Source to Pay processes including Materials Management, MM -FI integration, and Accounts Payable

Demonstrated experience with SAP Ariba and OpenText Vendor Invoice Management (VIM) in an enterprise implementation context

Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; German language proficiency is preferred for this engagement

Experience supporting parallel release management across multiple business units within a global SAP transformation program

Preferred:

Hands -on experience with SAP Workflow and SAP Fiori applications for Accounts Payable processing

Knowledge of OCR/ICR document capture solutions integrated with OpenText VIM or comparable platforms

Exposure to Central Finance (CFIN) configurations or multi -entity ERP rollout programs