The SAP MM Solution Architect will support global Business Units and collaborate closely with business stakeholders, functional teams, and application developers to design, enhance, and support mission-critical applications within the SAP Procure-to-Pay (PTP) landscape.
This includes SAP Material Management (MM), OpenText VIM, Fiori applications, SRM tools, and all related procurement/inventory interfaces.
The role involves solution design, issue resolution, system analysis, documentation, testing, and ongoing production support in a fast-paced international trade environment.
Key Responsibilities
Solution Design & Delivery
- Architect, configure, and optimize SAP MM/PTP solutions across procurement, inventory, and logistics functions.
- Work with global stakeholders to translate business requirements into functional specifications and solution designs.
- Design end-to-end solutions including SAP ECC/S4, OpenText VIM, Fiori apps, and 3rd-party procurement interfaces.
- Evaluate system architecture with focus on design quality, scalability, and integration.
System Support & Enhancements
- Provide L2/L3 support for SAP MM, VIM, and PTP processes across global locations.
- Analyze issues, perform root-cause analysis, and deliver long-term fixes.
- Support production, development, and testing landscapes.
Testing & Documentation
- Lead and coordinate functional testing, integration testing, defect resolution, and regression testing.
- Prepare and maintain detailed application documentation, configuration guides, process maps, and test cases.
Procure-to-Pay Process Governance
- Maintain and enhance PTP procedures, controls, and process governance models.
- Identify process gaps, improvement opportunities, and automation options.
- Support implementation of good procurement stewardship practices.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with Finance, AP, Planning, Logistics, and Technical teams to ensure seamless PTP integration.
- Partner with ABAP, Basis, and middleware teams to define technical designs and integration requirements.
- Participate in system conversions, migrations, and data load activities.
Required Skills & Experience
Core SAP Expertise
- Minimum 8–12 years of SAP MM experience with deep knowledge of PTP processes.
- Hands-on configuration experience in:
- Purchase Requisitions & Purchase Orders
- Product Catalog & Vendor Master
- Material Master
- Inventory Management
- MRP
- Foreign Trade / Customs
- Logistics Invoice Verification
- Valuation & Physical Inventory
- Delegation of Authority (DOA) approvals
- International trade transactions
- Mandatory: Experience in SAP PTP implementations (full lifecycle).
Specialized Skills
- OpenText VIM – configuration, troubleshooting, and workflow understanding.
- Fiori – PTP-related apps, configuration, troubleshooting.
- Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) applications – experience preferred.
- Experience supporting export, import, cross-border trade, and multi-country PTP scenarios.
Functional & Analytical Skills
- Strong system analysis and solution architecture capabilities.
- Ability to identify gaps, draft functional specs, and drive technical builds.
- Strong testing, documentation, and presentation skills.
- Ability to collaborate with global teams across time zones.
Other Requirements
- Remote only – no onsite requirement.
- Work schedule: 1:00 PM to 10:00 PM IST to align with international teams.
- Ability to travel occasionally for global project workshops or go-lives.