SAP S/4HANA Solution Architect - P2P (Accounts Payable)

Based at METRO Digital India in Pune, the SAP S/4HANA Solution Architect P2P will own the end-to-end solution architecture for Purchase to Pay within LUCA. The role combines deep functional understanding of procurement, accounts payable and invoice-management processes with the technical judgement required to govern integrations, workflows, extensions and implementation decisions. Working with Process Leads, Process Owners, country teams, technology teams and implementation partners, the architect will ensure that SAP AP, SAP MM, SAP Ariba, OpenText Vendor Invoice Management and connected systems operate as one coherent solution.

Responsibilities

Own the end-to-end solution architecture for the P2P process stream across SAP S/4HANA Finance, SAP procurement solutions and connected partner systems; Translate business requirements into coherent functional and technical designs covering procurement-to-invoice integration, supplier invoices, accounts payable, payment preparation, purchasing integration, service and maintenance procurement, SAP Ariba and OpenText Vendor Invoice Management; Lead and support Fit-to-Standard workshops, identify gaps and determine solution approach; Advise Process Leads and Process Owners on architectural decisions; Review and approve end-to-end designs, configuration concepts, functional specifications, workflow designs and integration solutions; Provide solution-architecture leadership for OpenText Vendor Invoice Management integrated with SAP S/4HANA; Ensure the VIM solution supports PO-based and non-PO invoice scenarios; Assess VIM enhancements and configuration choices for alignment with business controls, auditability and sustainable support; Ensure consistent integration across SAP AP, MM, PM, Ariba, OpenText VIM and partner systems; Oversee interfaces, extensions and enhancements, minimising unnecessary deviation from standard solutions; Identify cross-stream dependencies and drive them to resolution; Define architecture-relevant acceptance criteria and support integration, end-to-end, workflow, regression and user-acceptance test preparation; Support defect analysis and resolution, including review and approval of solution corrections and transports; Provide architectural input to data migration, cutover planning, system-readiness assessment and go-live decisions; Support post-go-live stabilisation and identify opportunities for process and system optimisation

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Informatics, Computer Science, Finance, Procurement or a related discipline; At least 10 years of SAP experience with substantial responsibility for P2P or accounts-payable solution design in complex transformation or implementation programmes; Deep functional and solution-architecture expertise in SAP S/4HANA Finance Accounts Payable and its integration with SAP Materials Management; Strong practical experience with OpenText Vendor Invoice Management for SAP Solutions, including invoice processing, workflow, exception handling, integration and deployment in an SAP environment; Good knowledge of SAP Ariba integration and procurement processes; Understanding of supplier invoices, PO and non-PO processing, account assignment, tax and posting dependencies, approvals, payment preparation and reconciliation; Experience designing SAP and non-SAP interfaces and coordinating dependencies across procurement, Finance, data, workflow, document processing and reporting; Experience supporting Fit-to-Standard, testing, migration, cutover and post-go-live stabilisation across at least one full implementation lifecycle; Strong analytical and structured problem-solving skills; Clear and articulate communication with business, functional and technical stakeholders at different levels of seniority; Ability to facilitate decisions, challenge constructively and build alignment across process teams, technology teams and implementation partners; High level of ownership, quality orientation and attention to detail; Excellent written and spoken English; Willingness and ability to travel when required

Nice to have

Knowledge of SAP PM-related procurement scenarios; Knowledge of SAP Fiori and SAP Business Technology Platform; SAP Finance, procurement or OpenText VIM certification; Retail-industry experience