Senior IT Application Consultant, Purchase-to-Pay

Knauf

. Shape the evolution of Knauf’s global Purchase-to-Pay ecosystem across Requisitioning, Guided Buying, Purchase Order Management, Goods Receipt, Invoice Processing and Supplier Collaboration .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeKitzingen • GermanySeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing and enhancing enterprise applications within the Purchase-to-Pay ecosystem, with a strong focus on SAP Ariba, SAP S/4HANA Procurement, and integration solutions. Capable of translating complex business needs into scalable technical solutions while fostering collaboration across procurement, finance, and IT.

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SAP AribaSAP S/4HANA ProcurementEnterprise IntegrationsCloud TechnologiesProcess Automation

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Hard Skills

Purchase-to-PayOperational ProcurementFinance IntegrationAccounts PayableApplication Lifecycle ManagementData FlowsIntegrationsAPIsMiddleware PlatformsDigital Procurement

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingCuriosityCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

SAP Business NetworkSAP FioriSAP QMSAP MDGSAP BTPSAP Integration Suite

Industry Keywords

Procurement OperationsEnterprise ArchitectureAIAnalyticsUsabilitySecurity

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Shape the evolution of Knauf’s global Purchase-to-Pay ecosystem across Requisitioning, Guided Buying, Purchase Order Management, Goods Receipt, Invoice Processing and Supplier Collaboration
Turn business priorities into sustainable application solutions, implementation initiatives and product roadmaps with procurement, finance and IT stakeholders
Own business-critical platforms including SAP Ariba, SAP S/4HANA Procurement and SAP Business Network
Ensure platform reliability, usability, security and measurable business value
Design integrations, interfaces and data flows connecting SAP and non-SAP environments
Align solutions with Enterprise Architecture standards and Group IT guidelines
Work with Product Managers, Solution Architects and development teams on rollouts, optimization and standardization
Explore AI, automation and analytics opportunities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience supporting, implementing or enhancing enterprise applications within Purchase-to-Pay, Operational Procurement, Procurement Operations, Finance Integration, Accounts Payable or a related domain
Hands-on knowledge of SAP Ariba, SAP S/4HANA Cloud ERP Procurement, SAP Business Network, SAP Fiori or comparable cloud-based procurement applications
Strong understanding of enterprise integrations, APIs, middleware platforms, cloud technologies and application lifecycle management
Ability to translate complex business requirements into scalable technical solutions
Ability to build trusted relationships across business, procurement, finance and IT
Curiosity for AI, process automation, digital procurement and data-driven decision-making
Additional experience with SAP QM, SAP MDG, SAP BTP or SAP Integration Suite is a strong advantage

Benefits

Comp & perks

Permanent employment contract in a stable, successful family-owned company
Attractive compensation in line with the collective agreement or above tariff
30 days of vacation
Flexitime account
Modern hybrid working culture with weekly home office days
Continuous learning and individual development opportunities
Seminars, webinars and e-learning opportunities
Corporate Benefits discounts on well-known brands
Reduced-price employee purchases
Bike leasing
Relocation support for international relocation
Active health promotion
Company doctor
Occupational health and safety services
Ample parking
Shuttle service to the Kitzingen office
Structured onboarding days
Company and team events
Canteen with subsidized meals