The Not to Exceed Bill Rate = ***
This position is NonExempt. Hours over 40 will be paid at Time and a Half.
Assignment Overview
" Assignment duration: 10 months; subject to extension depending on future budget.
" Conversion to full-time: Currently unknown; only possible if a full-time *** role opens.
Work Location & Schedule
" Work model: Onsite only.
" Location: *** campus, 1850 Norman Drive, Waukegan, IL.
" Hours: 8 hours/day, 40 hours/week.
" Travel: Not expected initially; optional and project-dependent in the future.
Role Context
" Reason role is open: Backfill for a contractor who exited.
" Projects: Supports multiple large and small SAP projects (20+ active).
" Typical day: SAP MM configuration, functional design specs, testing, stakeholder collaboration, documentation.
" Work breakdown: Heavy documentation (~50%), meetings ~4 5 hrs/week, remainder project/configuration work.
" Interactions: Cross-functional teams, business stakeholders, technical developers.
" 90-day success: Understand business processes, independently design/configure in SAP, collaborate with dev teams.
" Prior hiring challenges: None significant.
Candidate Profile Required Skills
" Advanced SAP MM experience (10+ years).
" Strong understanding of Materials MAnagement / Purchasing and integration with other SAP modules.
" Hands-on configuration, documentation, and testing experience.
Preferred Skills
" Experience with SAP Solution Manager, testing/documentation tools.
" Pharma or regulated industry experience (nice-to-have).
Additional Candidate Details
" Education: College degree or higher preferred.
" Systems: SAP ECC (not S/4HANA).
" Traits: Team player, proactive, comfortable asking questions.
Interview Process
" Format: MS Teams video (in-person optional if local).
" Rounds: Two hiring manager screening, then technical panel.
" Interviewers: Hiring manager and technical SAP team.
" Start date: As soon as possible; onboarding timing flexible.
Additional Insights
" Urgency: High backfill need.
" Red flags: None identified.
" Team culture: Collaborative, diverse, experienced (18+ members, global background).
" Relocation/traveling candidates: Must be onsite Mon Fri; weekly travel not preferred for contractors.
Job Description We are seeking an experienced professional to manage medium and large SAP projects, with a strong focus on financial systems and business transformation. The role requires a seasoned SAP MM Consultant with 10+ years of experience in end-to-end SAP implementation, rollout, and optimization projects. Prior experience working in the pharmaceutical or life sciences industry is highly desirable. The candidate will be responsible for driving solution design, ensuring process standardization, and partnering closely with business stakeholders, IT teams, and external vendors to deliver high-quality solutions on time and within budget.
Key Responsibilities
" Work as SAP MM Solution Consultant / Lead to deliver end-to-end medium to large projects, including blueprinting, configuration, testing, deployment, and post-go-live support
" Act as a subject matter expert for SAP Material Management and Procurement processes, ensuring alignment with business, regulatory, and compliance requirements
" Ensure integration consistency between SAP MM and other SAP modules (e.g., FICO, SD, PP, PS) as well as external and boundary systems
" Procurement and Purchasing Processes " Purchase Requisitions and Purchase Orders " Request for Quotation (RFQ) and Vendor Management " Inventory Management and Physical Inventory " Goods Receipt and Goods Issue Processing " Material Master Data Management " Source Determination and Vendor Evaluation " Subcontracting, Consignment, and Stock Transport Orders " Invoice Verification and Integration with FI
Additional Skills & Experience " Experience working in global, multi-country SAP environments with complex financial structures " Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills " Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating with cross-functional, global teams " Strong documentation, presentation, and stakeholder management skills