SAP PTP Indirect Architect

Tata Consultancy Services Ltd

Chicago, IL

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$150,000–$180,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounts Payable, Analysis Skills, Application Programming Interface (API), Ariba, Best Practices, Billing, Biotech and Pharmaceutical, Business Processes, Business Transformation, Content Management, Contract Management, Data Management, Data Migration, Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), GxP, Identify Issues, Legal, Loan Funding, Logistics, Master Data Management (MDM), Materials Requirements Planning (MRP), Middleware, Peer-to-Peer Architecture, Press Releases, Problem Solving Skills, Procurement Management, Procurement Software, Procurement Strategy, Production Support, Purchase Orders, Purchasing/Procurement, Regulatory Compliance, Risk, Root Cause Analysis, SAP, SAP Administration, SAP LSMW (Legacy System Migration Workbench), SAP Supplier Relationship Management, Strategic Analysis, Student Loans, System Integration (SI), Systems Administration/Management, TIBCO Adapters, Technical Strategy, User Interface Tools, Vendor/Supplier Management
LOCATION
Chicago, IL
POSTED
30+ days ago

Must Have Technical/Functional Skill

  • Strong Procurement knowledge: Design and implement robust, scalable Indirect and Direct Procurement solutions in SAP S/4HANA, incorporating industry best practices.
  • Indirect Procurement Expertise: Strong experience in SAP Indirect Procurement, focusing on designing and implementing complex enhancements.
  • SAP S/4HANA Fiori & AP: Expert-level knowledge of SAP Accounts Payable processes, specifically Invoice postings, 2-way match, payment blocks, and invoice verification. Extensive experience with SAP S/4HANA Fiori Procurement Apps (e.g., Manage Purchase Orders, My Purchase Requisition, Goods Reception, Invoice Payments).
  • System Integration (APIs/Middleware): Proven experience setting up and maintaining cross-module integrations between SAP S/4HANA and non-SAP systems via APIs, TIBCO/OpenText middleware.
  • Procurement Technology Stack: Hands-on experience with Demand Intake tools (Tonkean) and Coupa (P2P/CLM).
  • Contract Management: Practical experience with Procurement Contracts management in SAP.
  • Technical Build & Analytical Skills: Strong capability in analyzing, troubleshooting, and building API-based enhancements. Experience with OpenText for SAP content management is a plus.
  • Production Support: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify root causes and resolve Level 3 (L3) Production issues within SAP and its integrated systems.
  • End-to-End Integration: Experience managing integration enhancements for the full procurement process, ensuring seamless data flow between non-SAP front-end tools and SAP back end.

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Solution Architecture & Strategy: Design and implement robust, scalable Indirect and Direct Procurement solutions in SAP S/4HANA, incorporating industry best practices.
  • Business Transformation & Adoption: Adopt deep knowledge of pharmaceutical business processes (GxP, Non-GxP, E-Form) to design compliant procurement solutions.
  • Configuration & Customization: Expert-level configuration of PR/PO release strategies, account determination (automatic/manual), split valuation, and Vendor Invoice verification (LIV).
  • Indirect Procurement: Configure and customize indirect procurement processes, including SAP SRM, Fiori applications, external catalog integration (OCI), and supplier management.
  • Master Data Management: Configure and manage purchasing master data, including business partners, vendor account groups, info records, and source lists.
  • Planning & Logistics: Prior knowledge in Materials Requirement Planning (MRP) parameters, including MRP controllers, groups, and types.
  • Workflow & EDI Management: Design and optimize invoice/PO workflows between SAP systems and manage EDI/IDOC processes, providing resolution for errors.
  • Integration & Technical Skills: Implement procurement pro cesses with FI integration (Accounting/Project Systems) and SAP Ariba/Non-SAP systems, leveraging LSMW for data migration etc.
  • Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with affiliates, subsidiaries, external vendors, and purchasing teams to achieve organizational goals.
  • Risk & Strategy: Evaluate technological changes, threats, and compliance requirements to propose strategic, future-proof procurement strategies.

Salary Range $150,000-$180,000Per year

TCS Employee Benefits Summary:

Discretionary Annual Incentive.

Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Medical & Health, Dental & Vision, Disability Planning & Insurance, Pet Insurance Plans.

Family Support: Maternal & Parental Leaves.

Insurance Options: Auto & Home Insurance, Identity Theft Protection.

Convenience & Professional Growth: Commuter Benefits & Certification & amp; Training Reimbursement.

Time Off: Vacation, Time Off, Sick Leave & Holidays.

Legal & Financial Assistance: Legal Assistance, 401K Plan, Performance Bonus, College Fund, Student Loan Refinancing.

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