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.