Job Title : Senior SAP MM Consultant (Pharmaceutical Industry) Experience : 6-10 Years Location : Hybrid (Remote & 2-3 weeks onsite in London 4 times a year) Joining : Within 3 weeks Job Description : Our client, a major pharmaceutical company, is seeking a Senior SAP MM Consultant to oversee the Materials Management (MM) module, with a focus on the unique procurement and inventory requirements of the pharmaceutical industry. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure an optimized and compliant supply chain management system. Responsibilities : Lead the configuration, implementation, and optimization of the SAP MM module, ensuring it aligns with the pharmaceutical industry’s compliance and inventory management standards. Oversee the management of material master data, including materials used in clinical trials, active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), and finished goods. Manage procurement processes (RFQ, Purchase Orders, Contracts) with a focus on supplier qualification and compliance, especially for GMP-certified suppliers. Implement and maintain inventory management practices, ensuring adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and other regulatory standards for pharmaceutical production. Support integration with SAP FI/CO, PP, and SD for seamless end-to-end material procurement, production, and sales processes. Ensure effective management of batch records, stock transfers, and goods receipts/issuances in line with pharmaceutical standards. Manage returns, recalls, and goods receipts, ensuring compliance with pharma-specific inventory regulations. Provide continuous process improvements, particularly in areas like inventory turnover, vendor management, and procurement strategies. Skills & Experience : Strong experience in SAP MM configuration and implementation, preferably within the pharmaceutical industry. Deep knowledge of pharmaceutical procurement processes, including vendor qualification, contract management, and compliance. Familiarity with GMP, GxP, and other regulatory requirements as they relate to materials management. Knowledge of batch management, clinical trial materials, and APIs. Experience with SAP S/4HANA and Pharma-specific features in Materials Management. Preferred Skills : SAP Certification in MM. Experience working with pharmaceutical supply chain systems, such as SAP Ariba or external serialization systems. Experience in handling pharmaceutical-specific procurement challenges, such as managing multiple vendors for APIs or dealing with complex logistics for temperature-sensitive products.
Job Title: Senior SAP FI/CO Consultant (Pharmaceutical Industry) Experience : 6-10 Years Location : Hybrid (Remote & 2-3 weeks onsite in London 4 times a year) Joining : Within 3 weeks Job Description : We are looking for a Senior SAP FI/CO Consultant to join our client, a leading global pharmaceutical company. You will be responsible for configuring and optimizing the SAP Financial Accounting (FI) and Controlling (CO) modules, ensuring they align with the industry-specific needs and regulatory standards of the pharmaceutical sector. Responsibilities : Lead the implementation and optimization of SAP FI/CO solutions tailored to the pharmaceutical industry’s finance and controlling processes. Configure financial modules including Chart of Accounts, Financial Statements, Profit & Loss Statements, and Balance Sheets, while ensuring compliance with pharmaceutical regulatory requirements (e.g., IFRS, GAAP). Manage accruals, recurring entries, journal entries, and financial closing, with an emphasis on the unique challenges of the pharmaceutical sector, such as R&D costs and drug pricing. Work on complex integrations between SAP FI/CO and other modules, including MM and SD, to streamline financial transactions, inventory, and sales. Oversee the setup of vendor and customer masters, down payments, automatic payments, collections, and Dunning procedures. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure accurate reporting, tax compliance (VAT, excise), and statutory reporting for the pharma industry. Support period-end processing and profitability analysis, focusing on cost accounting for clinical trials, production, and distribution of pharmaceutical products. Provide leadership and mentoring to junior team members while offering expert guidance on pharmaceutical financial processes. Skills & Experience : Extensive experience in SAP FI/CO within a pharmaceutical or life sciences environment. Strong understanding of industry-specific challenges like clinical trial accounting, pharmaceutical inventory management, and government pricing programs. Experience with tax regulations, including VAT and excise duties, as they apply to the pharmaceutical industry. Hands-on experience in SAP S/4HANA and its financial features. Knowledge of integration points between FI/CO and other pharma-specific SAP modules (e.g., MM, PP, SD). Preferred Skills : SAP Certification in FI/CO. Experience in regulatory compliance for the pharmaceutical industry. Familiarity with SAP Pharmaceutical-specific solutions (e.g., GxP, GMP).
Job Title : Senior SAP PP/QM Consultant (Pharmaceutical Industry) Experience : 6-10 Years Location : Hybrid (Remote & 2-3 weeks onsite in London 4 times a year) Joining : Within 3 weeks Job Description : Our client, a top-tier global pharmaceutical company, is looking for a Senior SAP PP/QM Consultant to manage production planning and quality control within SAP. The ideal candidate will have expertise in the pharmaceutical industry and experience ensuring that manufacturing processes comply with strict quality standards and regulatory guidelines. Responsibilities : Lead the design, configuration, and implementation of SAP PP (Production Planning) and QM (Quality Management) for pharmaceutical manufacturing. Configure Bill of Materials (BOM), Work Centers, and Routing to align with pharmaceutical production requirements (including batch production and serial number tracking). Ensure compliance with FDA, EMA, and GMP regulations for the production and quality control of pharmaceutical products. Oversee MRP (Material Requirements Planning), capacity planning, and procurement for manufacturing operations. Lead quality assurance processes, including the configuration of Inspection Characteristics, Sampling Procedures, and Inspection Plans. Manage integration with SAP MM for inventory and procurement, and with SAP FI/CO for cost tracking and profitability analysis of pharmaceutical production. Implement production orders, material staging, and goods receipt/issue for both raw materials (APIs) and finished goods. Ensure quality control through batch management, including inspection and testing at various stages of production (e.g., in-process, finished goods). Lead continuous improvement initiatives to optimize production efficiency while maintaining regulatory compliance. Skills & Experience : Proven experience in SAP PP and QM modules, with a focus on pharmaceutical manufacturing processes. Expertise in configuring and optimizing batch management, production orders, and serial number tracking for pharmaceutical products. In-depth knowledge of quality management, including Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP). Experience with SAP integrations between PP, MM, and SD to streamline production and sales processes. Strong understanding of regulatory requirements (FDA, EMA) and their application in SAP configurations. Preferred Skills : SAP Certification in PP/QM. Familiarity with pharmaceutical-specific manufacturing processes (e.g., clinical trial production, packaging regulations). Experience with SAP S/4HANA and Pharma-specific features in PP/QM.