ERP Material Systems Lead in United States Embassy at Jobgether

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for an ERP Material Systems Lead based in the United States.

As the ERP Material Systems Lead, you will play a pivotal role in designing and evolving enterprise procurement and material management capabilities through a modern SAP S/4HANA environment. This position offers the opportunity to shape long-term ERP architecture while driving digital transformation across procurement, inventory, supply chain, and finance operations. Working in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams and implementation partners to build scalable, standardized, and efficient business processes. Beyond the initial ERP deployment, you will own the continuous evolution of Procure-to-Pay capabilities, ensuring the platform supports operational excellence, business growth, and strong financial governance. This role is ideal for an experienced SAP leader who enjoys combining strategic architecture with hands-on functional expertise to deliver lasting business impact.

• Lead the end-to-end design, architecture, and implementation of SAP S/4HANA Materials Management (MM) solutions, ensuring alignment with enterprise procurement and inventory management requirements.
• Define scalable Procure-to-Pay solution architecture that supports operational efficiency, financial controls, and long-term business objectives while following SAP best practices.
• Serve as the primary functional authority for SAP MM, guiding implementation partners and internal stakeholders throughout system design, configuration, testing, deployment, and post-go-live optimization.
• Drive standardization, process simplification, and adoption of clean-core, fit-to-standard SAP methodologies while minimizing unnecessary customizations.
• Oversee integration between procurement, finance, manufacturing, warehouse, supply chain, and supplier management processes to ensure seamless end-to-end operations.
• Support ERP transformation initiatives by providing architectural leadership, developing functional specifications, coordinating user acceptance testing, and ensuring successful system stabilization.
• Continuously evaluate and enhance ERP capabilities to improve scalability, operational performance, and business value over the long term.

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• At least 10 years of hands-on SAP Materials Management (MM) experience, including multiple full lifecycle ERP implementations.
• Minimum 3 years of experience designing SAP S/4HANA solution architecture within complex enterprise environments.
• Proven experience supporting SAP S/4HANA greenfield implementations or large-scale ERP transformation programs.
• Strong understanding of procurement, inventory management, supplier management, and broader supply chain business processes.
• Deep expertise in clean-core architecture principles and fit-to-standard SAP design methodologies.
• Experience writing functional specifications, leading user acceptance testing, and partnering with implementation teams through deployment and stabilization.
• Familiarity with SOX compliance requirements and financial systems governance is highly desirable.
• Excellent analytical, communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to influence technical and business decision-makers.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment where building and continuously improving systems is a key priority.

• Competitive annual base salary ranging from $171,191 to $285,319 USD, based on experience, skills, qualifications, and location.
• Eligibility for discretionary annual incentive programs and equity participation, where applicable.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Life insurance and disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Paid vacation and time off benefits.
• Opportunity to contribute to a major enterprise ERP transformation with long-term ownership of the platform.
• Collaborative, innovation-driven work environment focused on continuous improvement, teamwork, and professional growth.
• Equal opportunity workplace committed to inclusion, diversity, and providing reasonable accommodations throughout the hiring process.