As the Sr Manager, IT – Procure to Pay (PTP), you will be responsible for leading and overseeing the implementation, maintenance, and optimization of SAP S/4 HANA modules of SAP MM, supplier relationships, sourcing, and procurement. ERP transformation is a key business transformation initiative for Advantage Solutions which is building a reliable and scalable SAP backbone to support the business initiatives in the areas of Finance, Order Management and Procurement. You will lead the activities for this transformation focused on Procure to Pay processes, suppler management, sourcing, and materials management.

You will collaborate with various stakeholders, including senior executives, department heads, and IT teams, to ensure effective utilization of ERP solutions to enhance business operations, streamline processes, and drive organizational growth.

• Lead mission-critical program and project initiatives in areas of Procure to Pay Processes and Integrations. Actively seek out and drive continuous improvement opportunities across business processes and system solutions. Provide Solution Leadership in SAP MM (2024).
• Design and optimize End to End SAP Core Procure To Pay processes.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into effective SAP solutions giving quick wins.
• Operate as the Solutioning expert managing integrations with customer engagement systems, payroll, tax etc.
• Oversee the implementation of SAP S/4 HANA application managing deliverables across all the phases.
• Identify opportunities for process automation, data analytics, and integration with other business systems.

• Bachelor’s or relevant experience in Business Administration, Information Systems, Computer Science or a related field
• Proven experience (10+ years) in SAP, specific to SAP S/4 MM, across multiple industries as a team lead in full cycle implementations.
• In depth knowledge of end-to-end P2P business processes.
• Implementation experience with SAP S/4 HANA is a big plus.
• Ability to identify risks and issues based on experience and mitigate the same in a timely manner to meet project timelines.
• Strong understanding of business processes, including finance, order management and procurement.
• Professional Services, CPG/ Retail experience is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams, manage projects, and deliver results.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills to identify and address business challenges using ERP solutions.
• Familiarity with IT governance, compliance, and risk management frameworks.