When you join KPMG Ireland, you are joining a community of over 4,200 employees who collectively work together, both in person and virtually, to achieve their full potential. 

We are known as an organisation who want you to come as you are and do work that truly matters. Joining KPMG Ireland is an opportunity to enhance your career, not only in the work that you enjoy doing, but equally through the global connections that you make, the lifelong learning that you can accomplish and the chance to make your mark.

Are you our next SAP Sourcing & Procurement Engagement Delivery Lead?

Location: Dublin, as part of our hybrid working model.

Grade: Associate Director

Contract type: Permanent

Powered Enterprise is KPMG’s world-class accelerated Enterprise Business Transformation approach for cloud-based solutions, such as SAP4 Hana, that uses pre-designed back-office leading practices and KPMG’s six-layer Target Operating Model. It enables clients to make better, faster decisions, resulting in a quicker implementation and a faster path to Return on Investment. This solution combines the breadth and scale of KPMG’s leading practice, capabilities and insight into a complete solution for an effective back-office.

Our teams are communities of technology focussed transformation professionals who work together to deliver KPMG Powered Enterprise. Our teams use their functional knowledge and experience (e.g., Finance, Quote to Cash, Procurement, Supply Chain), coupled with their expertise in the cloud applications to lead and deliver client programmes, support pre-sales activities and develop improvement and extensions to Powered Enterprise.

Your experience, skills and capabilities:

• A minimum of 6-8 years of relevant experience in SAP Source to Pay key areas (Sourcing & Contracts, Central & Operational Procurement,  Spend Management, Supplier-Invoice and Payment Management etc.)
• Led a minimum of two E2E implementation experience with at least one or more of the SAP Sourcing & Procurement solutions (preferably SAP S/4HANA Cloud Sourcing & Procurement, SAP Ariba Suite, Central Invoice Management)
• Hands-on & deep understanding of sourcing & procurement concepts like Procurement planning, sourcing & contract management, PR-PO processing, Intercompany procurement, Supplier & Invoice Management etc.
• SAP Solution & Process Integration understanding with auxiliary SAP & non-SAP solutions (preferably SAP Ariba suite, SAP Concur, SAP Fieldglass etc.)
• Working knowledge around SAP Best Practices, Industry solutions & SAP implementation methodology (SAP Activate)
• Customer engagement and delivery skill
• Strong written, oral and presentation skills
• Strong workshop / meeting facilitation skills

Your key responsibilities as part of the team:

• Leading the SAP Procurement capabilities to turn client requirements into value-adding, SAP-based business solutions
• Managing the E2E customer engagement on their Procurement transformation projects
• Interacting with experienced client buyers and/or influencers and making a significant contribution establishment and growth of our SAP business in Ireland
• Contributing to Proof-of-Concept initiatives and consulting projects with SAP Sourcing & Procurement prospects and clients including business requirements definition, process analysis, data preparation, and solution deployment
• Demonstrating intimate knowledge and/or a proven record of success with the SAP Sourcing & Procurement solutions
• Support with SAP Sourcing & Procurement solutions for ongoing projects across value chain
• Developing staff by supporting SAP training, mentoring and on-the-job coaching
• Working across the KPMG network to leverage solutions and assets

Discover How KPMG Can Enrich Your Life Beyond Your Career

Benefits Tailored for You

At KPMG, we understand that life is multifaceted. That’s why we offer a flexible benefits package designed to support your unique lifestyle. Our benefits include:

• Discounted Health Insurance: Prioritise your well-being with our health insurance options.
• Additional Annual Leave: Purchase extra leave to spend more time with friends and family or to travel.
• Enhanced Family Leave: Enjoy more time with your family with our generous leave options.
• Emergency Childcare Cover: For times when your regular childcare plans fall through
• Social Events: Connect and network with colleagues through our engaging social events.
• Early Finish Fridays: Start your weekends early on bank holidays and during the summer.
• Relocation Assistance: Smooth your transition if you’re moving to Ireland.
• Learning & Development: Access our extensive supports, including LinkedIn Learning, to grow your skills.

We also offer a variety of flexible working options to help you balance your professional and personal life.

Career Progression with Continuous Support

From the moment you join KPMG, you’ll receive dedicated support from your performance manager to enhance your skills. Our award-winning Business School provides continuous learning opportunities to deepen your expertise.

We stand out as the only Big Four firm to announce promotions four times a year, offering you frequent opportunities for career advancement.

Commitment to Inclusion & Diversity

Inclusion, diversity, and equity are at the heart of KPMG. We celebrate diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, and we’re committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable environment at every level. Our goal is to attract and retain the best talent by building a culture where everyone can achieve their potential. Learn more about our commitment here - https://kpmg.com/ie/en/home/about/inclusion-diversity-equity.html 

Ready to Join Us?

If you meet most of the criteria, we encourage you to apply by submitting your CV. KPMG is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from people of all backgrounds. We are happy to provide reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process if needed. Necessary arrangements can be made at interview stage to accommodate the needs of candidates with disabilities.

For any specific queries about the role, please contact Shauna Maguire.

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Please note that agency assistance is not required for this position. 

By clicking apply to this role your application will not only be considered for this position, but your details will be stored on our database and may be considered for similar future positions that may arise. This means that the personal data contained in your application and provided to KPMG as part of the application process may be retained by us for up to 18 months from the date of your application and you hereby agree to that. If you do not wish your details to be stored on our recruitment database, please email careers@kpmg.ie stating this and we will ensure that such information is not stored other than for the purposes of this application.