First Quality

Procurement Engineer

First Quality

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: North Carolina • South Carolina • United States

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About the role

  • Collaborate with business stakeholders, Solution Architects, and other SAP configuration specialists to gather, analyze, and document requirements, and implement approved designs.
  • Coordinate proactively with colleagues to understand business processes, system integrations, and dependencies to complete assigned tasks efficiently.
  • Manage small projects and enhancements within the Procure-to-Pay (PTP) domain, ensuring timely delivery and quality outcomes.
  • Perform hands-on SAP ECC configuration, with strong expertise in Procurement (direct and indirect), Supply Chain, Inventory Management, Workflow, and Approval processes.
  • Utilize deep knowledge of SAP tables, fields, and custom fields related to PTP pricing procedures; experience with BAPIs and function modules is required.
  • Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the PTP process, including release strategies, requisitioning, purchase order creation, goods receipt, invoice verification, and payment processing.
  • Support Solution Architects in evaluating solution options, brainstorming design approaches, and implementing the best-fit solutions within the existing environment.
  • Adapt systems and configurations to align with evolving business processes and requirements.
  • Integrate PTP processes with other SAP modules and non-SAP applications, including EDI interfaces.
  • Contribute to the execution of a multi-year Procure-to-Pay roadmap, including integration of systems from newly acquired entities.
  • Assist in developing an SAP S/4HANA migration roadmap and participate in downstream implementation activities.
  • Provide end-user training and develop comprehensive training materials to support adoption of new processes and systems.
  • Conduct unit testing, integration testing, and user acceptance testing (UAT) for PTP-related configurations and developments.
  • Maintain detailed configuration documentation, functional specifications, and process flows for audit and knowledge transfer purposes.
  • Ensure compliance with internal controls, SOX requirements, and procurement policies.
  • Identify opportunities to optimize PTP processes, reduce manual effort, and improve system performance.
  • Stay current with SAP ECC and S/4HANA PTP innovations, best practices, and industry trends.
  • Partner with Finance, Accounts Payable, Supply Chain, and IT teams to ensure seamless end-to-end PTP process integration.
  • Act as a subject matter expert (SME) for PTP in cross-functional projects.
  • Collaborate with external vendors, consultants, and integration partners to deliver solutions involving third-party systems.
  • Assist in change impact analysis, communication planning, and stakeholder engagement for PTP-related initiatives.

Requirements

  • 12+ years of IT experience supporting business processes within the Procure-to-Pay (PTP) scope
  • 10+ years of solution engineering experience, building solutions under established high-level and architectural designs
  • 2+ years of solution architecture experience, actively contributing to enterprise-level designs from process, technology, people, and data perspectives.
  • Extensive hands-on SAP ECC configuration experience in the PTP domain, including Procurement (direct and indirect), Supply Chain, Inventory Management, Workflow, and Approval processes.
  • Strong technical expertise with SAP tables, fields, custom fields, pricing procedures, BAPIs, and function modules.
  • Proven experience integrating SAP PTP processes with other SAP modules and non-SAP applications, including EDI.
  • Familiarity with SAP S/4HANA migration concepts and roadmap planning.
  • Project management experience or exposure, with the ability to manage small to medium workstreams.
  • Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) manufacturing industry experience preferred.
  • Business process design experience, with a focus on optimizing procurement and supply chain workflows.
  • Enterprise-level integration capabilities, including post-merger system integration.
  • Knowledge of compliance requirements (SOX, procurement policies) and ability to design solutions that meet audit standards.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills to build, develop, and maintain strong relationships internally and externally; proven ability to partner cross-functionally.
  • Genuine collaborator and team player with sound judgment and integrity.
  • Strategic mindset with the ability to align technology solutions to business objectives.
  • Strong change management and communication skills, with experience supporting organizational adoption of new processes and systems.
  • Ability to thrive in entrepreneurial, dynamic, and fluid environments while delivering results.
  • Comfortable with agility, able to handle ambiguity, and pivot strategies in response to changing internal and external dynamics.
  • Strong work ethic, professionalism, and a high level of integrity in all interactions that fit our culture.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify root causes and develop effective solutions.
  • SAP certification in MM, WM, or related modules.
  • Adaptability and resilience in managing change, ambiguity, and evolving priorities.
  • Collaborative mindset, able to work effectively as part of a team and contribute to shared goals.
  • Some experience with SAP Activate or ASAP, Agile or hybrid project methodologies.
  • Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook), including the ability to prepare professional documentation and presentations.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present confidently to cross-functional teams.
  • Ability to plan, prioritize, and manage multiple projects, tasks, and initiatives simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proven ability to build and maintain productive relationships with stakeholders at all levels, both internally and externally.
  • High level of organizational skills and attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and quality in deliverables.
  • Continuous learning orientation, staying current with emerging technologies, SAP innovations, and industry best practices.
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Hard Skills & Tools
SAP ECC configurationProcurementSupply ChainInventory ManagementWorkflowApproval processesSAP tablesBAPIsfunction modulesSAP S/4HANA migration
Soft Skills
interpersonal skillscollaborationstrategic mindsetchange managementanalytical skillsproblem-solving skillsorganizational skillscommunication skillsadaptabilityresilience
Certifications
SAP certification in MMSAP certification in WM