Location: Kolkata, West Bengal, India
Role Level: Consultant
Function: SAP Utilities / Procurement & Supply Chain Management
Employment Type: Full-Time
We are seeking a motivated and experienced SAP Procurement & Contract Management Consultant to support procurement, sourcing, vendor management, and contract lifecycle processes within a SAP IS-U utility environment.
The consultant will be responsible for configuring, implementing, and supporting SAP procurement and contract management solutions, ensuring seamless integration with utility operations, maintenance, projects, inventory management, and finance processes. The role will play a key part in enabling efficient procurement of materials, services, metering equipment, network assets, and utility infrastructure components.
The ideal candidate should possess strong expertise in SAP MM (Materials Management), Procurement, Contract Management, Inventory Management, Vendor Management, and integration with SAP PM, SAP IS-U, SAP FI/CO, and project management functions.
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Configure and support end-to-end procurement processes in SAP.
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Manage procurement lifecycle activities including:
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Purchase Requisitions
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Request for Quotations (RFQ)
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Vendor Selection
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Purchase Orders
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Goods Receipt
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Service Procurement
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Invoice Verification
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Support strategic sourcing and procurement automation initiatives.
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Ensure compliance with procurement policies and approval workflows.
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Configure and manage procurement and service contracts.
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Support:
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Rate Contracts
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Framework Agreements
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Annual Maintenance Contracts (AMC)
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Service Contracts
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Supply Contracts
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Project-Based Contracts
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Monitor contract utilization and expiry management.
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Support contract amendments, renewals, and closures.
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Ensure contract compliance and governance.
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Support vendor onboarding and master data management.
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Manage supplier evaluation and performance monitoring processes.
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Ensure vendor qualification and compliance requirements are met.
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Coordinate with procurement and finance teams for vendor-related activities.
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Support supplier relationship management initiatives.
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Configure and support inventory management processes.
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Manage:
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Material Master Data
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Stock Transfers
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Goods Receipt (GR)
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Goods Issue (GI)
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Physical Inventory
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Reservation Management
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Warehouse Transactions
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Support optimization of inventory levels and stock visibility.
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Ensure availability of critical utility materials and equipment.
Support procurement of:
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Smart Meters
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Energy Meters
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Distribution Transformers
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Cables and Conductors
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Electrical Equipment
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Network Assets
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Maintenance Materials
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Project Materials
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Field Service Equipment
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Utility Infrastructure Components
Ensure alignment of procurement processes with utility operational requirements.
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Collaborate with SAP IS-U teams to support utility business processes.
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Support procurement requirements related to:
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Meter Installation Projects
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Smart Metering Initiatives
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New Connection Programs
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Asset Maintenance Activities
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Utility Expansion Projects
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Ensure seamless integration between procurement and utility operations.
Work closely with teams supporting:
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Purchasing
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Inventory Management
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Vendor Management
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Maintenance Procurement
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Spare Parts Management
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Service Procurement
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Invoice Verification
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Cost Tracking
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Budget Control
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Financial Posting
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Project Procurement
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Capital Projects
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Project Cost Management
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Utility Asset-Related Procurement
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Metering and Infrastructure Procurement
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Support procurement reporting and MIS requirements.
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Generate and analyze reports related to:
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Procurement Spend
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Contract Utilization
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Vendor Performance
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Purchase Order Status
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Inventory Levels
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Procurement Cycle Times
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Assist in building dashboards and KPI monitoring reports.
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Prepare:
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Functional Specifications
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Configuration Documents
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Test Scenarios
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User Manuals
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Execute:
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Unit Testing
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SIT
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UAT
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Regression Testing
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Support go-live and hypercare activities.
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Provide L2/L3 support for SAP procurement and contract management processes.
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Analyze and resolve procurement and inventory-related issues.
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Support enhancement requests and process improvements.
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Ensure SLA compliance and operational stability.
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Support procurement governance and audit requirements.
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Ensure compliance with:
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Procurement Policies
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Contracting Standards
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Financial Controls
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Regulatory Requirements
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Utility Industry Compliance Frameworks
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Participate in internal and external audits.
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Collaborate with:
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Procurement Teams
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Store Operations Teams
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Finance Teams
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Maintenance Teams
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SAP IS-U Functional Teams
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Project Managers
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Vendors and Service Providers
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Conduct workshops and user training sessions.
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Support change management and process adoption activities.
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Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Information Technology, Commerce, or related discipline.
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MBA (Operations/Supply Chain) preferred.
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SAP MM Certification preferred.
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3–6 years of SAP consulting experience.
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Minimum 2+ years of hands-on SAP MM/Procurement experience.
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Experience in SAP procurement, contract management, and inventory management projects.
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Exposure to SAP IS-U environments and utility business processes preferred.
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Experience in at least one SAP implementation or support project.
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SAP MM Purchasing
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Contract Management
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RFQ Management
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Vendor Management
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Purchase Order Processing
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Service Procurement
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Source Determination
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Release Strategy Configuration
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Invoice Verification
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Procurement Workflows
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Material Master Management
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Inventory Management
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Goods Receipt / Goods Issue
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Stock Transfers
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Physical Inventory
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Warehouse Processes
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SAP FI/CO
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SAP PM
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SAP PS
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SAP IS-U
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SAP S/4HANA Sourcing & Procurement
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SAP Ariba
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SAP Supplier Lifecycle Management
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SAP Fiori Apps for Procurement
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SAP EAM Integration
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SAP Analytics Cloud
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SAP Workflow
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SAP BTP
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Utility Procurement Processes
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Power Distribution Utilities (DISCOMs)
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Electricity Boards
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Energy & Utilities Sector
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Smart Metering Projects
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Infrastructure & EPC Organizations
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Public Sector Utilities
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Large Asset-Intensive Industries
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Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
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Good understanding of procurement and supply chain processes.
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Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
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Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
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Strong documentation and presentation skills.
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Process improvement and customer-service orientation.
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Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
