SAP S/4HANA Functional Consultant - Manufacturing & Quality (PP/QM)
Location: Spain preferred | Occasional onsite presence either Barcelona
Contract: Initial 12 month Contract-to-Permanent Opportunity
Start: February 2027
We are supporting our client, a pharmaceutical manufacturing organisation, as they prepare for a major SAP S/4HANA transformation and are looking to identify an experienced SAP Functional Consultant with expertise across Manufacturing Operations, Production Planning and Quality Management.
This position will form part of the organisation's developing internal SAP functional capability, working closely with manufacturing stakeholders, business process owners and implementation partners to support the design, delivery and long-term optimisation of SAP processes across multiple sites.
The role provides the opportunity to contribute from the early stages of the transformation, with the goal of moving into a permanent internal position following an initial contract period.
Key Responsibilities:
Act as the internal SAP functional specialist for Manufacturing Operations and Quality Management processes.
Support S/4HANA solution design, process mapping and fit-to-standard workshops.
Collaborate with manufacturing, production planning and quality stakeholders to understand operational requirements.
Work closely with the implementation partner throughout configuration, integration, testing and deployment.
Support standardisation of production, inventory and quality-related processes across manufacturing sites.
Participate in data migration, user acceptance testing, business readiness and go-live activities.
Provide ongoing functional support, business process optimisation and continuous improvement following implementation.
Required Experience:
Strong SAP PP and/or QM functional experience, ideally with practical exposure to both areas.
Previous participation in SAP S/4HANA implementation or transformation programmes.
Solid understanding of manufacturing operations, production planning and quality management processes.
Ability to translate operational business requirements into practical SAP solutions.
Experience working closely with manufacturing stakeholders and implementation partners.
Understanding of process integration, functional configuration and testing.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Highly Desirable:
Experience within pharmaceutical, biotechnology or other regulated manufacturing environments.
Knowledge of GMP/GxP requirements and manufacturing quality processes.
SAP PP-PI experience within process manufacturing.
Experience supporting multi-site ERP implementations and process harmonisation.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
An opportunity to play a central role in a significant S/4HANA transformation, combining hands-on functional expertise with business process ownership and the potential for long-term progression within an internal SAP team.
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