Consultant – SAP Procurement & Contract Management (SAP MM/Contracts) – SAP IS-U

Location: Kolkata, West Bengal, India

Role Level: Consultant

Function: SAP Utilities / Procurement & Supply Chain Management

Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

We are seeking a motivated and experienced SAP Procurement & Contract Management Consultant to support procurement, sourcing, vendor management, and contract lifecycle processes within a SAP IS-U utility environment.

The consultant will be responsible for configuring, implementing, and supporting SAP procurement and contract management solutions, ensuring seamless integration with utility operations, maintenance, projects, inventory management, and finance processes. The role will play a key part in enabling efficient procurement of materials, services, metering equipment, network assets, and utility infrastructure components.

The ideal candidate should possess strong expertise in SAP MM (Materials Management), Procurement, Contract Management, Inventory Management, Vendor Management, and integration with SAP PM, SAP IS-U, SAP FI/CO, and project management functions.

Key Responsibilities

SAP Procurement & Sourcing

• Configure and support end-to-end procurement processes in SAP.
• Manage procurement lifecycle activities including:
• Purchase Requisitions
• Request for Quotations (RFQ)
• Vendor Selection
• Purchase Orders
• Goods Receipt
• Service Procurement
• Invoice Verification
• Support strategic sourcing and procurement automation initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and approval workflows.

Contract Management

• Configure and manage procurement and service contracts.
• Support:
• Rate Contracts
• Framework Agreements
• Annual Maintenance Contracts (AMC)
• Service Contracts
• Supply Contracts
• Project-Based Contracts
• Monitor contract utilization and expiry management.
• Support contract amendments, renewals, and closures.
• Ensure contract compliance and governance.

Vendor Management

• Support vendor onboarding and master data management.
• Manage supplier evaluation and performance monitoring processes.
• Ensure vendor qualification and compliance requirements are met.
• Coordinate with procurement and finance teams for vendor-related activities.
• Support supplier relationship management initiatives.

Inventory & Materials Management

• Configure and support inventory management processes.
• Manage:
• Material Master Data
• Stock Transfers
• Goods Receipt (GR)
• Goods Issue (GI)
• Physical Inventory
• Reservation Management
• Warehouse Transactions
• Support optimization of inventory levels and stock visibility.
• Ensure availability of critical utility materials and equipment.

Utility Procurement Operations

Support procurement of:

• Smart Meters
• Energy Meters
• Distribution Transformers
• Cables and Conductors
• Electrical Equipment
• Network Assets
• Maintenance Materials
• Project Materials
• Field Service Equipment
• Utility Infrastructure Components

Ensure alignment of procurement processes with utility operational requirements.

SAP IS-U Integration

• Collaborate with SAP IS-U teams to support utility business processes.
• Support procurement requirements related to:
• Meter Installation Projects
• Smart Metering Initiatives
• New Connection Programs
• Asset Maintenance Activities
• Utility Expansion Projects
• Ensure seamless integration between procurement and utility operations.

Integration with Other SAP Modules

Work closely with teams supporting:

SAP MM

• Purchasing
• Inventory Management
• Vendor Management

SAP PM

• Maintenance Procurement
• Spare Parts Management
• Service Procurement

SAP FI/CO

• Invoice Verification
• Cost Tracking
• Budget Control
• Financial Posting

SAP PS

• Project Procurement
• Capital Projects
• Project Cost Management

SAP IS-U

• Utility Asset-Related Procurement
• Metering and Infrastructure Procurement

Procurement Analytics & Reporting

• Support procurement reporting and MIS requirements.
• Generate and analyze reports related to:
• Procurement Spend
• Contract Utilization
• Vendor Performance
• Purchase Order Status
• Inventory Levels
• Procurement Cycle Times
• Assist in building dashboards and KPI monitoring reports.

Testing & Deployment

• Prepare:
• Functional Specifications
• Configuration Documents
• Test Scenarios
• User Manuals
• Execute:
• Unit Testing
• SIT
• UAT
• Regression Testing
• Support go-live and hypercare activities.

Production Support & Enhancements

• Provide L2/L3 support for SAP procurement and contract management processes.
• Analyze and resolve procurement and inventory-related issues.
• Support enhancement requests and process improvements.
• Ensure SLA compliance and operational stability.

Compliance & Governance

• Support procurement governance and audit requirements.
• Ensure compliance with:
• Procurement Policies
• Contracting Standards
• Financial Controls
• Regulatory Requirements
• Utility Industry Compliance Frameworks
• Participate in internal and external audits.

Stakeholder Management

• Collaborate with:
• Procurement Teams
• Store Operations Teams
• Finance Teams
• Maintenance Teams
• SAP IS-U Functional Teams
• Project Managers
• Vendors and Service Providers
• Conduct workshops and user training sessions.
• Support change management and process adoption activities.

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Information Technology, Commerce, or related discipline.
• MBA (Operations/Supply Chain) preferred.
• SAP MM Certification preferred.

Experience Requirements

• 3–6 years of SAP consulting experience.
• Minimum 2+ years of hands-on SAP MM/Procurement experience.
• Experience in SAP procurement, contract management, and inventory management projects.
• Exposure to SAP IS-U environments and utility business processes preferred.
• Experience in at least one SAP implementation or support project.

Mandatory Technical Skills

SAP Procurement & Contract Management

• SAP MM Purchasing
• Contract Management
• RFQ Management
• Vendor Management
• Purchase Order Processing
• Service Procurement
• Source Determination
• Release Strategy Configuration
• Invoice Verification
• Procurement Workflows

Inventory Management

• Material Master Management
• Inventory Management
• Goods Receipt / Goods Issue
• Stock Transfers
• Physical Inventory
• Warehouse Processes

SAP Integration

• SAP FI/CO
• SAP PM
• SAP PS
• SAP IS-U

Preferred Skills

• SAP S/4HANA Sourcing & Procurement
• SAP Ariba
• SAP Supplier Lifecycle Management
• SAP Fiori Apps for Procurement
• SAP EAM Integration
• SAP Analytics Cloud
• SAP Workflow
• SAP BTP
• Utility Procurement Processes

Preferred Industry Experience

• Power Distribution Utilities (DISCOMs)
• Electricity Boards
• Energy & Utilities Sector
• Smart Metering Projects
• Infrastructure & EPC Organizations
• Public Sector Utilities
• Large Asset-Intensive Industries

Soft Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Good understanding of procurement and supply chain processes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong documentation and presentation skills.
• Process improvement and customer-service orientation.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.