SAP S/4HANA Functional Senior Consultant (Sourcing & Procurement)

Do you want to be a front-line participant in complex Digital transformations and do you have a passion for SAP? Are you looking for a position at the intersection of business administration and IT? And do you want to make an active contribution to the growth of our SAP Practice through surprising and innovative solutions that we realize for and with our customers? Then EY Consulting has the right challenge for you!

That starts with a culture where you get training, opportunities and creative freedom to continuously improve yourself and EY.

The opportunity - What future are you building towards?

As an S/4HANA Functional Consultant, your primary focus is to drive technology-enabled business transformation by leveraging leading industry practices within your functional area. This involves understanding our customers' requirements and objectives, ensuring clarity and transparency in communication, hands-on configuration of the S/4HANA system, and guiding the IT transformation process

You will have frequent customer contact and are also the point of contact for them. You are the SAP expert for the customer, can answer their functional questions well and know how to channel the more technical questions well. Finally, there is also the challenge of developing yourself further within the extensive SAP portfolio, keeping a close eye on developments and working with them hands-on.

Our team - Do great minds always think alike?

Within the SAP department, we continuously work on innovative solutions that allow our clients to stay ahead of the competition. We are part of a team of experts with extensive business, functional and technological knowledge and an understanding of the complexity in different sectors in which we implement SAP solutions. When you join us, you will have the opportunity to develop yourself in the field of SAP products and learn more about the unique EY methodology. This is based on best practices in implementing SAP systems.

Responsibilities – How can you make a lasting impact in a rapidly changing world?

• Leading the client workshops based on industry best practices and S/4 HANA capabilities;
• Translating business requirements into S/4HANA design;
• Drawing up the business (and technical) blueprint regarding S/4HANA design;
• Advising the client on improvement actions within the client's field of work (by means of interviews and workshops);
• Designing and implementing process improvements through the project cycle (design, build, test, training, go-live, post go-live support);
• Ensure the alignment between IT and business regarding S/4HANA transformation;
• Hands-on configuration of S/4HANA on premise (or cloud);
• Delivering S/4HANA ('train-the-trainer') training session for project members;
• Performing and supporting test work on S/4HANA;
• Supporting role of the Project leader in the form of PMO during the transformation.

Job requirements – Where do you start if you want to change the world?

• Completed Bachelor or Masters education, e.g. Business Economics, Computer Science, Information Management, or Business Administration;
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of relevant work experience in industry or consultancy;
• Experience in at least 2 full life-cycle S/4 HANA implementation projects;
• Knowledge of SAP related products and market developments;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Dutch and English;
• Strong knowledge of Source to Pay processes;
• Proven knowledge and experience with SAP S/4 HANA Sourcing and Procurement;
• An independent, proactive and flexible work attitude;
• Very good analytical and critical skills;
• Furthermore, you do not mind having to travel (internationally) regularly;

It's an advantage if you have:

• Knowledge and experience with SAP Ariba and Coupa solutions;
• Experience with SAP Activate;
• Skills to work well in a team and have ambitions to grow into a professional within our leading organization;
• Skills to independently identify (follow-up) assignments with existing customers;
• Skills and sense of responsibility to supervise more junior colleagues and to support them professionally.

Already interested? Apply now!

What we offer – Is everything that counts being counted?

• Vitality: the choice is yours. An online session with an external vitality coach, practical tips on topics such as nutrition, energy, sleep, and mindset and/or a voucher card to rent a padel court.
• Flexible working: you decide where and when you work in consultation with your team. At home, at the office, at the client or from another European country (up to 20 working days per year).
• Home office arrangement: to optimally set up your home office, EY has the following resources available for you: office chair, sit/stand desk, external monitor, desk lamp, (Bluetooth) headset and a large external keyboard.
• Laptop and smartphone: you are entitled to a laptop and smartphone with a business subscription. 
• Salary: in addition to your fixed salary, depending on EY's financial performance, you may be eligible for a bonus. You are also entitled to an expense allowance (depending on the function) and an internet allowance of €40 net per month.
• Time off: you are entitled to 25 vacation days per year when full-time employed.
• Sabbatical: the option to take unpaid leave after consultation.
• Birth leave: EY will pay 100% of the birth leave, in case of an additional birth leave EY will pay 70% of the salary.
• Training and education: EY believes it's important for everyone to always have the opportunity to further develop yourself. We therefore offer you the opportunity to take part in various soft & hard skills training, external courses and/or sign up for an additional education. For example, obtaining an MBA to broaden your skills in Leadership, Business and Tech.
• Mobility: Contribute directly to our ambition to reduce EY's carbon footprint to zero by 2025. With the new scheme you choose the most diverse sustainable options via the EY My Daily Travel app or online environment. Think of the use of lease bicycles, electric shared scooters, electric shared cars, flexible lease cars and various subscriptions for public transport. You can also view your CO2 footprint via the app.
• Bicycle arrangement: finance the purchase cost of your new bicycle from your gross monthly salary (purchase cost amount divided over 12 months) or from your non-statutory holiday entitlement.
• Pension scheme: you will build up a pension capital directly after your start at EY. Each month the available premium amount is transferred for you in an investment account at our pension provider. You will also have the option to build up additional pension capital on a voluntary basis. 

For more information about our employment terms, visit our page here.

The office

Our office in Amsterdam is located on the Zuidas: a bustling area where many companies are based. In our Cross Towers, as many as 1000 people are welcomed daily. Haven't had breakfast yet? Then a special smoothie will be made for you or simply a delicious cappuccino. During lunchtime, the team is ready to serve you a fresh lunch. For a breathtaking view of Amsterdam, head to the 22nd floor. Collaboration takes on a new meaning through the Wavespace. This high-tech environment brings together clients and colleagues virtually worldwide!

Recruitment procedure – How can you prepare for a long life together?

In principle, the selection process consists of 2 interview rounds and an (online) assessment.

Due to laws and regulations, and because EY (and in some cases its clients) has high demands on the reliability and integrity of its employees, every new employee will be screened. Depending on your rank the pre-employment screening could contain the following: Certificate of Conduct (in Dutch: VOG) or - if requesting a Dutch VOG is not possible - Criminal Background Check of the country you are currently living or have lived during the last five years, integrity questionnaire, verification of ID, diploma’s and/or work experience and consultation of the Dutch insolvency registry.