SAP Accounts Payable IT Configuration Lead

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Industry: Biotechnology Research, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, and Veterinary Services
Seniority for this role: Not Applicable
Job Description The Position We are seeking a leader for our Accounts Payable team, under the Source to Settle workstream, who will be responsible for designing and implementing our global Accounts Payable solutions while managing SAP configurations and collaborating with various business areas. This individual will ensure successful delivery of IT projects by overseeing scope, timelines, and budgets, while also managing vendor relationships and stakeholder expectations. Additionally, a key aspect of this role will involve training and mentoring team members to enhance their skills and ensure high-quality performance. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical skills in ECC Settlements, SAP configuration, and integration with procurement applications, alongside a solid understanding of finance and accounting principles. Exceptional communication skills, the ability to manage multiple initiatives concurrently, and proven leadership in project management are essential soft skills for this position. Enterprise IT (EIT) is an essential component of the current IT division that provides support to the Pharmaceutical Research, Supply Chain, Marketing organizations as well as Enabling Functions. The EIT SAP Platform Team is responsible for our Company’s SAP Global Template asset, delivering enterprise-level capabilities through harmonized business processes and data. The team is responsible for the operation of all our Company SAP and integrated solutions, governance of the associated enterprise assets, and cost-effective delivery of capabilities to support achievement of immediate and future state business objectives. What will you do? Design and shape our Accounts Payable solution globally, in line with the Global Supplier Management / Workplace Services (GSM/WS) Value Team. Manage and oversee the SAP configuration for Accounts Payable. Ability to collaborate with other SAP and Non-SAP Business Areas, Tax, Compliance, Finance, GSMG etc. Hold accountability for delivery on assigned IT Accounts Payable projects approved by our organization, including scope, timelines, and budget. Engage and manage outsourced vendors relationships in your area. Interact and manage expectations of senior business users and stakeholders. Ensure that AP team is delivering in accordance with regulatory commitments, sustainability requirements and highest standards of quality. Coordinate and work closely with other work streams and Application Maintenance Services leads. Qualifications, Skills & Experience Required Minimum of 5 years of strong technical skills in ECC Settlements, & Banking interfaces Configuration experience in SAP ECC is a must Integration experience with Direct / Indirect procurement applications, e.g. Ariba, FieldGlass, Master Data Governance, Concur. Excellent understanding of Finance and Accounting Principles Exceptional English communication skills Ability to manage multiple simultaneous initiatives and effectively prioritize work Proven capability to lead projects from initiation to completion, ensuring efficient resource allocation Nice to have Desired experience in SAP S/4HANA Preference for experience with Agile methodology Preferred background in the pharmaceutical industry Experience with HP/ALM, X-Ray for testing, JIRA and Service Now What We Offer Exciting work in a great team, global projects, international environment Opportunity to learn and grow professionally within the company globally Hybrid working model, flexible role pattern (e.g., even 80% full-time is possible in justified cases) Pension and health insurance contributions Internal reward system plus referral programme 5 weeks annual leave, 5 sick days, 15 days of certified sick leave paid above statutory requirements annually, 40 paid hours annually for volunteering activities, 12 weeks of parental contribution Cafeteria for tax free benefits according to your choice (meal vouchers, Lítačka, sport, culture, health, travel, etc.), Multisport Card Vodafone, Raiffeisen Bank, Foodora, and Mall.cz discount programmes Up-to-date laptop and iPhone Parking in the garage, showers, refreshments, massage chairs, library, music corner Competitive salary, incentive pay, and many more Ready to take up the challenge? Apply now! Know anybody who might be interested? Refer this job! Current Employees apply HERE Current Contingent Workers apply HERE Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails. Employee Status Regular Relocation VISA Sponsorship Travel Requirements Flexible Work Arrangements Hybrid Shift Valid Driving License Hazardous Material(s) Required Skills Data Engineering, Data Visualization, Design Applications, Software Configurations, Software Development, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Solution Architecture, System Designs, Systems Integration, Testing Preferred Skills Job Posting End Date 01/31/2025 A job posting is effective until 11 59 59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date. Requisition ID R329182 Show more Show less