SAP Source-to-Pay Functional Lead (with FICO)

Our client, supporting a top Health Care company, seeks a SAP S/4 HANA Source To Pay Solution Lead 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, requiring close co-ownership with Global Process Owners, business stakeholders, and System Integration partners to align global templates with local German regulatory and operational requirements.

This is a remote, contract position starting in July 2026 through the end of the year with likelihood of extension well into 2027. This role has an expectation of 15-20% travel, based on the Client's needs. Fluency in the German language is preferred, but not required for this role.

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 units.
  
• Coordinate requirements reviews, functional specifications, functional unit testing, and UAT activities across SAP S/4HANA, Ariba, and OpenText VIM processes.
  
• Ensure compliance with German tax, e-invoicing, and audit regulations Set the strategic foundation and alignment for S/4HANA implementation in Germany, balancing global template standards with local business and regulatory requirements.
  
• Support data migration, cutover planning, and hypercare activities to ensure operational continuity and data integrity through go-live and stabilization phases.
  
• Ensure full compliance with German tax regulations, e-invoicing standards (XRechnung/ZUGFeRD), and relevant audit and procurement regulatory requirements including ESG obligations.
  
• Coordinate and align across multiple cross-functional SAP streams and parallel releases to maintain consistency and resolve cross-workstream dependencies.
  
• Provide knowledge transfer, documentation, and training to internal teams to build sustainable capability and support long-term ERP adoption.
  
• Apply analytical and strategic thinking to drive sourcing decisions, cost savings opportunities, and process optimization within the S2P landscape.
  
• Manage vendor negotiations and partnership relationships, ensuring effective collaboration with external implementation and technology partners.
  

Requirements

• 10+ years of SAP experience with a minimum of 2 full-cycle S/4HANA implementations in the Source to Pay stream.
  
• 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.
  
• Thorough knowledge of German VAT regulations, e-invoicing standards (XRechnung and ZUGFeRD), audit regulations, and German procurement compliance requirements including ESG.
  
• Strong cross-functional leadership skills with the ability to coordinate across business units, IT teams, and external SI partners in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.
  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; German language proficiency is required for this engagement.
  
• Hands-on experience with SAP Workflow and SAP Fiori applications for Accounts Payable processing.
  
• Exposure to Central Finance (CFIN) configurations or multi-entity ERP rollout programs.
  
• Knowledge of OCR/ICR document capture solutions integrated with OpenText VIM or comparable platforms.
  
• SAP certification in relevant Source to Pay or Materials Management modules.
  
• Experience supporting parallel release management across multiple business units within a global SAP transformation program.