SAP MM/PP Functional Consultant
Dice is the leading career destination for tech experts at every stage of their careers. Our client, Buxton Consulting, is seeking the following. Apply via Dice today! Job Title: SAP Functional Consultant / Solution Architect Procurement, Planning & Materials Management Location: Pennsylvania (Onsite for 4 5 weeks, then hybrid/remote) Engagement Type: Contract 4+ months Start Date: Immediate | Travel: Expenses covered by client Overview We are seeking an experienced SAP Functional Consultant / Solution Architect specializing in Procurement, Planning (SD), and Materials Management (MM/PP) to support a major Engineer-to-Order (ETO) manufacturing client in the high-voltage power industry. This role focuses on improving material availability, production scheduling, and system efficiency within a recently implemented SAP/HANA environment. The consultant will act as a bridge between business and technical teams, driving SAP standardization, process optimization, and adoption to strengthen supply chain performance and manufacturing readiness. Key Responsibilities • Lead SAP enhancements across Procurement, Planning, and Materials Management to address material shortages and scheduling challenges. • Standardize SAP usage, eliminate manual workarounds, and optimize planning and execution processes. • Improve key performance metrics including Supplier On-Time Delivery, Material Availability, and Manufacturing Release Scheduling. • Clean up SAP backlog (exception messages, outdated master data) and implement daily task lists for buyers and schedulers. • Support inventory strategy, parameter optimization, and exception management for KPI reporting. • Deliver user training and contribute to future-state process design and technology enablement roadmap. Qualifications • 15+ years of experience in SAP MM/PP or related supply chain modules. • Proven experience leading SAP implementations or process improvement projects as a Functional Consultant or Solution Architect. • Strong knowledge of end-to-end supply chain, capacity planning, production scheduling, and material availability management. • Hands-on experience with master data management, exception handling, and automation in SAP. • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. • Consulting experience preferred; ability to work in fast-paced, client-facing environments. Apply tot his job