SAP MM Consultant

Job description / Role

Purpose
* Becomes the SAP 'go-to' specialist with regards to all procurement related business processes and system functionality.
* Coordinates all SAP related procurement activities
* First point of contact for all SAP procurement related queries from end-users based in Mercury MENA offices and project sites across the region.
* Manage the implementation of SAP and procurement process for a new Mercury MENA construction project.
* Ensure all users are trained. BoQ, procurement schedule reviewed and gaps identified
* Procurement analysis and reporting for all projects
* Monitor the way the system and process is being implemented within SAP and identify gaps in technology, people, process and data related issues.
* Flags up and logs all related risks and opportunities.

Training
* Works with end-users to understand training needs. Develops the training curriculum and the training program, documentation for the regional procurement team
* Delivers the training for any new system and process changes as well as general end-user training and also training for super-users to be consultants
* Maintains user inventory list with competency level for each of the procurement business process
* Ensure all procurement (buyers, storekeepers, HR/HO officers) are trained and using the system as per the correct process and procedure

Continuous Improvement - System and Process Change
* Regular co-ordination with head of department to assess operational changes within procurement as a result of new business initiatives and how this will impact SAP.
* Reviews options and plans for the change e.g. central procurement, e-bidding.
* Ensure system and processes readiness and a change management plan is in place
* Regular analysis of the existing procurement processes and how these could be streamlined to improve quality, efficiency and reduce cost.
* Presents and gets sign-off from head of department
* Identifies and implements best practice
* Works with IT, super users and head of procurement to define and execute SAP road map for procurement and its integration with other modules
* Business requirement gathering and sign-off from head of department. Takes approved system change and makes the configuration changes in SAP.
* Reviews changes, performs testing and oversees the implementation into the live SAP environment
* Work with end-users in overseeing change management
* Communicates changes to all procurement end-users and oversees training needs

Documentation
* Document owner; ensures all are up to date e.g. functional spec, technical spec, user manuals, business process flows
* Ensure user manuals are updated and changes communicated to the end-users
* Participates in change control board and advises and understands the changes to the system and how it can be optimised
* Sets up and manages procedure on how master data changes are requested and managed: data collected, audited, approved and entered.
* Reviews the data quality to ensure compliance by end-users
* Reviews and audits internal business processes

Requirements

* Construction industry; ideally MEP omain expertise.
* Minmum 5 years of SAP MM functional consultant experience - 2 SAP implementations with remaining as support projects.
* Knowledge of other modules
* Experience of leading change
* Managing complex projects and leading teams
* Excellent communicator and problem solver
* Excellent team working skills
* Good documentation experience

About the Company

Mercury MENA is an international engineering specialist solutions provider, with more than 5,000 employees operating in six countries in the Middle East and North African region with a client list that included many Fortune 500 companies. We provide excellent engineering services in Turnkey Construction, Mechanical, Electrical, HVAC, Life Safety, Facility Management and Interior Fit Outs.

Mercury MENA delivers an extensive range of engineering services across a multitude of sectors with an established reputation for completing iconic projects. The company earned a well-deserved name as a reliable service provider that offer clients with the highest level of service on every contract. We empower our team to a culture of engineering excellence with a commitment to deliver our clients expectations in a cost-effective and timely manner.