SAP Supplier Portal Functional Consultant / SME

Accenture Federal Services•Washington, DC

3d•$116,900 - $243,100

About The Position

The SAP Supplier Portal Functional Consultant / SME will play a critical role in optimizing and supporting supplier management processes within a complex SAP ecosystem. As the subject matter expert, you will guide the implementation, enhancement, and sustainment of supplier portal solutions, ensuring seamless integration with SAP Ariba Supplier Management, SAP Retail, and SAP S/4HANA. You will collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to analyze business requirements, design efficient workflows, and troubleshoot issues related to supplier onboarding, data management, compliance, and overall supplier lifecycle operations. Success in this role requires deep functional knowledge of supplier management processes, the ability to drive continuous improvement initiatives, and strong communication skills to support end‑users and align solutions to organizational objectives. Experience leading integrations, supporting change management, and managing large-scale data processes will be instrumental.

Requirements

7+ years of SAP experience
Experience with SAP Ariba Supplier Management, SAP Retail, and SAP S/4HANA
Strong understanding of supplier lifecycle management, procurement processes, and digital transformation initiatives
Background in business analysis, solution design, stakeholder engagement, and process documentation
Experience leading system integrations, performing data migrations, and supporting change management initiatives
US Citizenship required
Ability to obtain a government Public Trust Clearance

Nice To Haves

Experience with SAP implementation projects in large enterprise environments
Familiarity with testing methodologies and end‑user enablement strategies
Relevant SAP or supplier management certifications

Responsibilities

Serve as the Functional Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the Supplier Portal, providing expertise across SAP Ariba Supplier Management, SAP Retail, and SAP S/4HANA
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define business requirements and translate them into effective, scalable supplier portal solutions
Lead the design, configuration, and implementation of supplier management processes within SAP Ariba and SAP S/4HANA
Troubleshoot issues, support end‑users, and deliver training to ensure optimal supplier portal usage
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance supplier collaboration, portal functionality, and process efficiency
Ensure compliance with organizational policies, data standards, and industry best practices in supplier management
Partner closely with IT and business stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions on time and within scope
Prepare and maintain documentation related to supplier portal processes, configurations, workflows, and enhancements