SAP Procurement for the Public Sector (PPS) Consultant

Accenture Federal Services•Washington, DC

About The Position

The SAP Procurement for the Public Sector (PPS) Consultant is responsible for designing, configuring, and optimizing procurement processes specific to public-sector environments using SAP PPS. This role partners closely with operational, finance, and compliance teams to ensure procurement operations meet regulatory, transparency, and audit requirements. The consultant leverages SAP best practices to enable efficient, secure, and compliant procurement cycles across sourcing, bidding, awarding, purchase order management, and vendor interactions.

Requirements

1+ years of hands‑on experience with SAP PPS, SAP MM, SRM, or public‑sector procurement modules
Strong understanding of government procurement processes, bidding rules, contract compliance, and vendor‑management requirements
Experience designing SAP procurement solutions, workflow configurations, and process mapping
Ability to translate business requirements into SAP functional designs
Knowledge of public‑sector funding, budgeting, and approval structures
US Citizen (no dual citizenship)
Must be eligible to obtain a government clearance

Nice To Haves

Experience with SAP S/4HANA Public Sector and SAP Ariba
Familiarity with public‑sector regulations (Federal, State, Local), including competitive bidding requirements
SAP certifications in MM, SRM, or related modules
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Information Systems, or related field

Responsibilities

Analyze business requirements related to public-sector procurement, sourcing, supplier management, and compliance
Configure and support SAP PPS components including Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), Materials Management (MM), and procurement workflows
Implement end‑to‑end procurement solutions aligned with public‑sector mandates, including transparency, auditability, and regulatory adherence
Support integration between PPS and other SAP modules (FI/CO, FM, HCM, SD)
Design and maintain bidding processes, tendering mechanisms, approval workflows, and contract‑management capabilities within SAP PPS
Create functional specifications for enhancements, interfaces, forms, and reports
Troubleshoot system issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions
Ensure data accuracy and compliance with public‑sector procurement standards (e.g., FAR, state contracts, grant requirements)
Conduct user training and develop documentation tailored for procurement and compliance teams
Support testing cycles (unit, integration, UAT) and lead change‑management activities
Stay current with SAP PPS updates, public‑sector innovations, and procurement best practices