SAP Procurement for the Public Sector (PPS) Consultant

At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations. Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more. Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward! 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 requi [... source excerpt omitted ...] tem 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 ven [... source excerpt omitted ...] ructures 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, Maine, Maryland, Massachuset