SAP Procurement for the Public Sector (PPS) Consultant

About this role

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 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, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and 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, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland is: $70,500 — $203,400 USD

What We Believe

As a company wholly dedicated to serving the US federal government, we bring together the best talent to help reinvent how federal agencies operate and deliver greater value for their mission and the American people. We have an unwavering commitment to creating a culture in which all our people are respected, feel a sense of belonging, and have equal opportunity. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture Federal Services has the responsibility to create and sustain a culture where everyone feels welcomed and included. This is grounded in our core values and our experience that hiring and developing great people who reflect different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds is key to driving innovation and delivering the results that our clients and the country count on.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our cli

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