SAP P2P Architect - UK Statutory & Localisation

Job Title - SAP P2P Architect UK Statutory & Localisation

Experience Required - 10+ Years
Timezone - 4:30 PM 1:30 AM IST



Work Mode: Remote
Duration: 6+ months, with possibility of extension based on project requirements

Profile: SAP P2P Consultant with hands-on S/4HANA procurement configuration , UK VAT and invoice automation experience



Primary Focus: Hands-on P2P configuration , VAT compliance and go-live delivery within a UK S/4HANA programme



Experience: 7+ years in SAP P2P and MM

This is a hands-on delivery role within a large-scale S/4HANA programme . Working under the P2P Architect, you will configure, test and support go-live across UK Procure-to-Pay scope including vendor onboarding, PO flows, GR/IR, invoice verification and VAT compliance :

Support validation of UK procurement processes including vendor onboarding, purchase order flows and GR/IR within the SAP design.
Configure and support UK VAT compliance and statutory reporting alignment across procurement and finance touchpoints.
Support documentation of UK-specific exceptions and localisation requirements against the global template.
Work alongside offshore configuration teams to ensure accurate and timely delivery of P2P scope.
Execute SIT and UAT test cycles , log and triage defects and support functional sign-off activities.
Support cutover preparation including open purchase order migration and vendor master data readiness .
Assist with business readiness activities including training support and go-live preparation.

SAP P2P & MM Configuration

7+ years of hands-on SAP P2P and MM configuration experience on S/4HANA.



Vendor master configuration: account groups, partner functions and vendor onboarding workflows.



Purchase order configuration: PO types, document schemas, release strategies and approval workflows.



Goods receipt and GR/IR configuration: goods movement types and GR/IR account clearing processes.



Invoice verification: Logistics Invoice Verification (LIV) , tolerance keys and blocking reason configuration.
Strong documentation skills: configuration guides, test scripts and functional specifications.

UK VAT & Compliance

Working knowledge of UK VAT rules and their impact on procurement transactions, PO tax codes and invoice posting .
Statutory reporting support: ensuring procurement configuration supports UK compliance and audit requirements .
Experience with UK-specific procurement compliance requirements within an SAP environment.

Invoice Automation & Vendor Management

Invoice automation configuration: electronic invoice processing, workflow routing and exception handling.
Familiarity with Ariba, Coupa or equivalent third-party procurement platforms and their SAP MM integration.
Vendor management support: supplier onboarding workflows and vendor evaluation configuration.

Testing & Delivery

SIT and UAT execution: test script preparation, defect logging, triage and functional validation.



Cutover support: open PO migration checks, vendor master readiness and hypercare stabilisation.
Experience working in offshore-onshore delivery models within global programme environments.

Solid working knowledge expected across the following:



SAP S/4HANA Procurement



Invoice Verification (LIV)



UK VAT & Tax Compliance



Invoice Automation



Purchase Order Management



Ariba / Coupa Integration



GR/IR Account Management



Vendor Master Management

Comfortable working as part of a larger programme team, taking direction from the Architect and delivering against defined scope.
Experienced collaborating with offshore teams across configuration, testing and go-live workstreams.
Clear written communication for configuration documentation, test evidence and defect reporting.
Proactive in flagging issues, risks and blockers early to keep delivery on track.

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