Accenture

SAP Procurement for the Public Sector (PPS) Consultant

Accenture$70K — $203K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 1+ years of experience with SAP PPS, SAP MM, SRM, or related public-sector procurement modules
  • Strong grasp of government procurement processes and compliance
  • Experienced in designing SAP procurement solutions and workflow configurations
  • Ability to transform business needs into SAP functional designs
  • Knowledgeable about public-sector funding and budgeting requirements

Responsibilities

  • Analyze public-sector procurement and compliance requirements
  • Configure SAP PPS components like SRM and MM
  • Implement procurement solutions that comply with public-sector standards
  • Facilitate integration of PPS with other SAP modules
  • Design approval workflows and contract-management capabilities in SAP
  • Create functional specifications for system enhancements
  • Troubleshoot system issues and implement solutions
  • Conduct user training and develop related documentation
  • Lead testing cycles and support change-management initiatives
  • Stay updated on SAP PPS and public-sector procurement best practices

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Opportunities for ongoing professional development
  • Support for obtaining government clearance
  • Flexible work arrangements including travel up to 25%
  • Access to a wide variety of tools and resources for career advancement
Full Job Description
The work:

The SAP Procurement for the Public Sector (PPS) Consultant is responsible for designing, configuring, and optimizing procurement processes specific to public-sector environments using SAP PPS. This role partners closely with operational, finance, and compliance teams to ensure procurement operations meet regulatory, transparency, and audit requirements. The consultant leverages SAP best practices to enable efficient, secure, and compliant procurement cycles across sourcing, bidding, awarding, purchase order management, and vendor interactions.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Analyze business requirements related to public-sector procurement, sourcing, supplier management, and compliance
  • Configure and support SAP PPS components including Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), Materials Management (MM), and procurement workflows
  • Implement end-to-end procurement solutions aligned with public-sector mandates, including transparency, auditability, and regulatory adherence
  • Support integration between PPS and other SAP modules (FI/CO, FM, HCM, SD)
  • Design and maintain bidding processes, tendering mechanisms, approval workflows, and contract-management capabilities within SAP PPS
  • Create functional specifications for enhancements, interfaces, forms, and reports
  • Troubleshoot system issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions
  • Ensure data accuracy and compliance with public-sector procurement standards (e.g., FAR, state contracts, grant requirements)
  • Conduct user training and develop documentation tailored for procurement and compliance teams
  • Support testing cycles (unit, integration, UAT) and lead change-management activities
  • Stay current with SAP PPS updates, public-sector innovations, and procurement best practices

Here's what you need:
  • 1+ years of hands-on experience with SAP PPS, SAP MM, SRM, or public-sector procurement modules
  • Strong understanding of government procurement processes, bidding rules, contract compliance, and vendor-management requirements
  • Experience designing SAP procurement solutions, workflow configurations, and process mapping
  • Ability to translate business requirements into SAP functional designs
  • Knowledge of public-sector funding, budgeting, and approval structures

Nice to have:
  • Experience with SAP S/4HANA Public Sector and SAP Ariba
  • Familiarity with public-sector regulations (Federal, State, Local), including competitive bidding requirements
  • SAP certifications in MM, SRM, or related modules
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Information Systems, or related field

Eligibility requirements:
  • US Citizen (no dual citizenship)
  • Must be eligible to obtain a government clearance
  • Willingness to travel up to 25%


As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Washington, Vermont, the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland. The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.

The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Washington, Vermont, the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland is:

$70,500-$203,400 USD

About Accenture

Accenture plc is a multinational professional services company that provides services in strategy, consulting, digital, technology, and operations. The company has more than 537,000 employees serving clients in more than 120 countries. Accenture operates across five business segments: Communications, Media & Technology; Financial Services; Health & Public Service; Products; and Resources. The company is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, and has offices worldwide.
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