Our Client, a Global Health Care company, seeks a
SAP 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 2026, with the likelihood of extension well into 2027. This role has an expectation of 15-20% travel, based on the Client's needs.
Key Responsibilities:
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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 full compliance with German tax regulations, e-invoicing standards (XRechnung/ZUGFeRD), audit/compliance regulations, and procurement regulatory requirements including ESG obligations
Manage vendor negotiations and partnership relationships, ensuring effective collaboration with external implementation and technology partners
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
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
