Senior Technical Specialist
HCLTech
Noida, Uttar Pradesh, IndiaPosted about 1 month agoDiscoveredMatch locked
Full-time5+ years exp
Role: SAP S/4HANA Materials Management Senior Product Specialist
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Section Title: Job Summary
Role Title
SAP P2P SME
Experience Level
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E4
12+ years (Subject Matter Expert - SME)
Role Overview
SAP P2P SME is responsible for managing and optimizing end-to-end
Procure-to-Pay processes
within SAP (ECC/S/4HANA). The role ensures stable AMS delivery, efficient procurement operations, and continuous service improvement across purchasing, inventory, and invoice management.
Key KPIs
- SLA adherence (>98%)
- Incident resolution efficiency
- Reduction in recurring issues
- Backlog management
- CSAT/ACSAT scores (>9 target)
- Automation/CSI contributions
Typical Role Variants
- SAP MM SME
- SAP P2P Functional Lead
- SAP Procurement Solution Architect
Differentiators for Large Global AMS Accounts (like Husqvarna)
- Multi-country procurement processes
- Strong governance & audit compliance focus
- Integration with Ariba / supplier collaboration platforms
- Emphasis on automation and digital procurement
1. AMS Support & Service Delivery
- Provide
L2/L3 support
for SAP MM/P2P processes
- Manage incidents, service requests, and problem tickets with SLA adherence
- Perform
root cause analysis (RCA)
and implement permanent fixes
- Follow
2. End-to-End P2P Process Ownership
Responsible for:
- Vendor Master Data Management
- Purchase Requisition & Purchase Order Processing
- Source determination & pricing
- Goods Receipt (GR) / Inventory Management
- Invoice Verification & 3-way matching
- Payment integration with FI
3. Change & Enhancement Management
- New project discussions, analysis, roadmap discussions, solution and planning.
- Manage
Change Requests (CRs)
end-to-end
- Gather requirements and prepare
Functional Specifications (FS)
- Coordinate with
ABAP, Basis, and integration teams
- Support testing phases (
UT, SIT, UAT
) and defect resolution
4. Stakeholder Management
- Act as a
bridge between business (Procurement, Finance, Supply Chain) and IT
- Participate in governance meetings, CABs, and service reviews
- Provide proactive recommendations for process improvement
5. Cross-Module Integration
- Strong collaboration with:
•
FI (Accounts Payable, Payments)
•
WM/EWM (Warehouse management)
•
Ariba/SRM (if applicable)
- Ensure seamless upstream and downstream integration
6. Continuous Service Improvement (CSI)
- Identify automation opportunities:
- Invoice automation
- PR/PO validation bots
- Drive process standardization and simplification
- Contribute to
7. Documentation & Compliance
- Maintain SOPs, KT documents, and process documentation
- Ensure audit compliance (
SOX, internal audits, IMEI/PMEI
)
- Support quality and governance initiatives
Functional Expertise
- Strong experience in
SAP MM/P2P (5–12+ years)
- Expertise in:
- Purchasing (PR, RFQ, PO cycles)
- Inventory Management (GR/IR)
- Invoice Verification (LIV)
- Account determination
- Release strategy (workflow approvals)
- Experience in
Technical Knowledge
- Ability to create
Functional Specifications (FS)
- Understanding of:
- IDocs / EDI / API integrations
- Basic ABAP debugging knowledge (preferred)
Domain Knowledge
- Manufacturing / Retail / Supply Chain industry exposure
- Understanding of procurement lifecycle and supplier management
Must Have Skills
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