SAP VIM Consultant

OpenText VIM certification SAP S/4HANA Finance Data Migration VIM Configuration SIT/UAT testing Project Methodologies SAP Integration

• We are looking for an experienced SAP Vendor Invoice Management (VIM) Consultant to support a major transformation program within the Life Sciences industry. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in OpenText VIM, SAP FI Accounts Payable, Invoice Processing Automation, and integration across the Source-to-Pay (S2P) landscape.
• This role involves working in a compliance-heavy environment with GxP, CSV, and regulated processes that require precision, documentation quality, and process adherence., Solution Design & Implementation:
• Lead design and configuration of SAP OpenText VIM including Invoice Capture, Approval Workflows, Exception Handling, and Vendor Invoice Processing.
• Configure and support SAP FI-AP functionalities including Vendor Management, Invoice Posting, ERS, Payment Runs, Tax, and Blocking/Release mechanisms.
• Define and design end-to-end invoice management processes in alignment with Life Sciences business needs.
• Work with cross-functional teams to ensure integration between VIM, S/4HANA, Procurement (MM), Ariba, and other S2P components.
• Conduct Fit-Gap Analysis, design workshops, prepare Blueprint documents, functional specs, configuration rationale, and process documentation.
• Automation, Workflows & OCR

Configure and optimize:

• VIM Approval Workflows
• OCR/Capture Center or Intelligent Capture
• Exception handling rules
• DP (Document Processing) and DP Dashboards
• Enhance automation for high-volume invoice processing.

Testing, Deployment & Support:

• Lead testing cycles (SIT, UAT) with complete test scripts, scenario creation, and defect resolution.
• Support data migration for open invoices, vendor masters, and historical documents.
• Collaborate with technical teams on interface design (IDocs, APIs, BAPIs).
• Provide post-go-live support, hypercare assistance, training, and user enablement.

Compliance & Life Sciences Domain Requirements:

Ensure all VIM & AP processes comply with:

• GxP
• SOX
• CSV (Computer System Validation)
• Audit and governance processes
• Maintain documentation aligned with validated environments (URS, FS, DS, Test Evidence).

Stakeholder Management:

• Act as the primary SME for Invoice Management and Accounts Payable processes.
• Work closely with business stakeholders, procurement leaders, finance teams, and compliance groups.
• Provide thought leadership and best-practice recommendations for S/4HANA and VIM-enabled AP transformations.

Core Functional Expertise:

• 6-12 years of experience in SAP Finance with 3-7 years specifically in OpenText VIM.

Strong hands-on configuration experience with:

• OpenText VIM (all key components)
• DP Processing & Workflows
• OCR/Capture Center (ICC/IC4SAP or equivalent)
• SAP FI-AP
• S/4HANA Finance (preferred) Understanding of Procure-to-Pay lifecycle and integration to MM/Ariba.

Life Sciences & Validation Experienc:

• Prior experience working in Pharmaceuticals, Biotech, Medical Devices, or Life Sciences mandatory or strongly preferred.

Experience in validated systems with strong knowledge of:

• GxP
• 21 CFR Part 11
• CSV documentation practices
• SOX controls and audit readiness

Technical & Integration Knowledge:

Integration expertise with:

• SAP S/4HANA
• Ariba / OpenText Ecosystem
• Banking interfaces (optional but beneficial)
• Workflow engines and OCR tools
• Basic understanding of ABAP objects, IDocs, Workflow UWL/BRF+ is a plus.

Soft Skills:

• Strong communication skills with ability to translate business needs into SAP solutions.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of driving issue resolution independently.
• Comfortable leading workshops, training sessions, and stakeholder discussions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• OpenText VIM certification (if available).
• Experience in global deployments and template rollouts.
• Familiarity with Agile/Hybrid project methodologies.
• Hands-on experience in S/4HANA migration projects.

The pay range that the employer in good faith reasonably expects to pay for this position is $52.24/hour - $81.62/hour. Our benefits include medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.