Why this role stands out
This remote role offers an exciting opportunity to lead SAP P2P transformation initiatives and leverage your expertise in OpenText VIM to drive significant process optimization. If you thrive on designing innovative solutions and collaborating with stakeholders in a dynamic environment, you'll find this position rewarding. Apply today to make a substantial impact on a major transformation program.
Quick overview
Job description
Solutions Architect – SAP P2P
Location: UK Remote (occasional travel required in the UK)
Contract: Initial 6 months, with potential extension
About the Role
Talan is seeking an experienced Solutions Architect with a strong background in SAP Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes and OpenText Vendor Invoice Management (VIM) to support a major transformation and process optimisation programme.
The successful candidate will work closely with key stakeholders and consulting partners to review the current Procure-to-Pay landscape, identify improvement opportunities, and design scalable solutions that align with both business objectives and SAP/OpenText technical capabilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the assessment and design of end-to-end Procure-to-Pay processes within SAP and OpenText VIM.
- Define solution architecture and recommend improvements to enhance operational efficiency and invoice processing performance.
- Design and deliver functional specifications for VIM enhancements, including the development of Logic Modules and data enrichment capabilities.
- Collaborate with business stakeholders and third-party consultants to understand current-state processes and define future-state solutions.
- Ensure proposed solutions align with SAP and OpenText best practices, technical constraints, and business requirements.
- Provide architectural guidance throughout the solution lifecycle, from requirements gathering through to implementation.
- Support process transformation initiatives aimed at improving controls, automation, user experience, and overall P2P effectiveness.
Required Experience
- Proven experience as a Solutions Architect or Senior SAP P2P Consultant.
- Deep understanding of SAP Procure-to-Pay processes and associated technologies.
- Strong hands-on experience with OpenText Vendor Invoice Management (VIM).
- Experience designing and implementing VIM enhancements, including Logic Modules and workflow improvements.
- Demonstrated success delivering end-to-end P2P process transformations and optimisation programmes.
- Ability to translate business challenges into practical, scalable, and supportable solution designs.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and workshop facilitation skills.
- Experience working within complex consulting and multi-vendor delivery environments.
Desirable
- SAP S/4HANA exposure.
- Experience supporting finance transformation or shared services programmes.
- Knowledge of process automation and invoice management best practices.
About Talan
Talan is an international consulting and technology group helping organisations accelerate their transformation through innovation, data, cloud, ERP, and business process excellence. Our consultants work on impactful programmes for leading organisations, delivering practical solutions that drive measurable business outcomes.
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