Our client is a US based medical device company focusing on non invasive treatment – primarily of cardiovascular, respiratory, neurological, digestive, urological and pelvic conditions.

We are looking for an experienced SAP Accounts Payable Architect to support the Accounts Payable implementation.

Key Skills & Responsibilities:

• The candidate should possess deep skills and experience in design, implementation, and deployment of Accounts Payable Processes in S/4 HANA
• Strong functional knowledge of Accounts Payable Processes and understanding on how Ariba integrates.
• Experience with Integrations with other SAP / 3rd Party Applications like Ariba, SuccessFactors, Vertex will be a plus.
• Lead collaboration with business and other stake holders to understand the requirement and provide solution to meeting business needs in Procured to Pay area
• Evaluate change requests for feasibility, and adherence to global design. Focus on resolution tracking and problem escalation.
• Understand data needs and sources and guide the data integration aspects of the project
• Lead team in translating requirements into designs that leverage the best practices
• Appropriately communicate project status, escalates issues, and manage timelines
• Identifies opportunities for improvement and drive execution of improvement plan driving operational / strategic benefits.
• Works closely with the development team (internal and external) to assure a timely solution is delivered according to the specifications and implementation needs of the business
• Strong process background Standards/Governance/System Change Management
• Experience partnering with external vendors and business partners on projects, including working with geographically dispersed teams
• Exposure to Agile & Product Team Methodology will be plus.

Experience / Qualification                                                                                      

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
• 10+ years of total experience in relevant technologies / workstreams.
• 5+ years of experience in SAP Accounts Payable.
• At least one SAP S4 HANA implementation completed.
• Understanding the integration with various SAP modules like FI, CO, SD, PM, and WM.
• Detailed knowledge of SAP Accounts Payable and Financials process, hands on experience in configuration of AP and P2P processes, including Vendor Management and Cash Management best practices.
• Strong/current experience with relevant business processes to include purchase to pay, cash management, master data management, vendor management, payment terms management
• Medical device, life sciences industry background preferred.
• Ability to identify and implement process improvement opportunities.