SAP Source To Pay Functional Lead

Job Description Our Client, a Global Health Care company, seeks a SAP Source to Pay (S2P) Consultant to drive end-to-end solution delivery across the full Source to Pay process lifecycle within a large-scale SAP S/4HANA implementation across Europe. This is a critical role that combines deep functional SAP expertise with cross-functional leadership, 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 with initial contract of 6 months, with the likelihood of extension. This role has an expectation of 10-15% travel, based on the Client's needs. Candidates must be located in Europe and B2 level German Speaking fluency or above is required for this role. The Role: 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. Requirements 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 s trong English communication. Functional expertise with invoice management and familiarity with German VAT Comfort operating in a fast-moving, multicultural project team.