SAP S​/HANA Functional & Technical Consultant

Job Title: Open Text Vendor Invoice Management (VIM) – SAP S/4

HANA Functional & Technical Consultant

Location: Remote / On‑site at client locations (as required) –global candidates welcome

Employment Type: Fixed‑term contract (estimated 4–6months) with the possibility of extension for managed‑services support

Number of Openings: 1

A leading digital transformation partner for manufacturers, helping global enterprises migrate to SAP S/4

HANA and integrate best‑in‑class solutions such as Open Text Vendor Invoice Management (VIM) and Ariba. Our client portfolio includes major players in the chemical and broader manufacturing sectors. We are seeking a seasoned SAP/Open Text professional to drive a high‑impact automation project that will raise invoice‑processing automation from 20% to 70% in a live S/4

HANA environment.

The selected consultant will act as both a functional and technical authority for Open Text VIM within an SAP S/4

HANA 2021 (FPS
02) landscape. Working closely with the client’s project lead and the implementation partner, you will:

• Analyse the current VIM configuration, identify gaps, and design a robust re‑configuration that meets the target automation rate.
• Lead the end‑to‑end configuration, testing, documentation, and production rollout of Open Text VIM 20.4 SP07 (including integration with Ariba).
• Provide on‑site/virtual hyper‑care and warranty support post‑go‑live, ensuring a smooth transition to business users.

• Discovery & Design
  • Conduct a detailed gap analysis of the existing VIM set‑up.
  • Review current item‑match logic, exception handling, background jobs, and user determination.
  • Propose configuration enhancements (e.g., robust item‑match rules, custom exceptions, automated background jobs).
• Configuration Planning
  • Create a step‑by‑step configuration plan aligned with the agreed implementation date.
  • Coordinate directly with the client's project lead and implementation partner to synchronize build activities in both the current and upgraded S/4 systems.
• Build & Test
  • Perform configuration following the standard dev → quality → production transport path.
  • Develop, execute, and document System Integration Testing (SIT) scripts.
  • Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) – troubleshoot issues, refine configurations, and obtain sign‑off.
• Documentation
  • Capture all configuration settings, custom logic, and exception rules on client‑provided templates.
  • Produce a comprehensive “as‑built” document package for future support teams.
• Deployment & Post‑Go‑Live
  • Plan and execute production deployment activities (cut‑over, data migration, validation).
  • Deliver a 2‑week hyper‑care period to address immediate post‑go‑live issues.
  • Provide a 90‑day warranty (defect resolution only, no new enhancements).
• Optional Managed Services
  • Offer continued application, enhancement, and production support on a managed‑services basis (if selected).

• Open Text VIM (Version
  20.4 SP07) – Proven configuration & optimization experience; ability to drive automation rates ≥70%
• SAP S/4
  
  HANA (2021, FPS
  02) – Hands‑on experience with S/4 upgrades, transport management, and integration points
• SAP Ariba – Integration experience (e.g., PO‑to‑invoice flow)
• Configuration & Gap Analysis – Demonstrated ability to map business processes to SAP/Open Text settings and produce clear design documents
• System Integration Testing (SIT) & User Acceptance Testing (UAT) – End‑to‑end test planning, script creation, defect management
• Documentation – Strong written communication; experience using standardized templates (client or similar)
• Project Collaboration – Ability to work directly with project leads, implementation partners, and business stakeholders in a fast‑paced environment