Senior SAP MM Specialist
Job highlights
- Be Part of a Growing Team
- Santiago, Santiago Province, Chile
- Work with leaders in your field
Job ID
02O - 000385/25
Closing date
Never
Last Updated
04/02/2025
Copper FSS: Information Systems Location: Chile/Peru
Glencore is one of the world's largest diversified natural resource companies and a leading producer and trader of over 60 essential products for everyday life. Through a global network of assets, customers, and suppliers, we produce, process, recycle, source, market, and distribute the raw materials that enable decarbonization while meeting current energy needs. With approximately 140,000 employees and contractors and a strong presence in over 35 countries, our marketing and industrial activities are supported by a global network of more than 40 offices.
Opportunity
As a Senior SAP MM Specialist, you will be responsible for the successful implementation, configuration, and maintenance of SAP MM solutions. This role requires deep technical expertise in SAP MM and the ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders to optimize procurement and warehouse processes.
You will play a key role in the Information Systems organization, working closely with business decision-makers and end users to analyze requirements, map them to SAP business processes, and drive process improvements and harmonization across global operations. This role reports to the SAP MM Team Lead.
Key Responsibilities
Glencore is one of the world's largest diversified natural resource companies and a leading producer and trader of over 60 essential products for everyday life. Through a global network of assets, customers, and suppliers, we produce, process, recycle, source, market, and distribute the raw materials that enable decarbonization while meeting current energy needs. With approximately 140,000 employees and contractors and a strong presence in over 35 countries, our marketing and industrial activities are supported by a global network of more than 40 offices.
Opportunity
As a Senior SAP MM Specialist, you will be responsible for the successful implementation, configuration, and maintenance of SAP MM solutions. This role requires deep technical expertise in SAP MM and the ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders to optimize procurement and warehouse processes.
You will play a key role in the Information Systems organization, working closely with business decision-makers and end users to analyze requirements, map them to SAP business processes, and drive process improvements and harmonization across global operations. This role reports to the SAP MM Team Lead.
Key Responsibilities
- Leadership & Strategy
- Identify and assess complex business requirements related to materials management and procurement.
- Ensure alignment between SAP MM solutions and business goals across global operations.
- Act as a key liaison between supply chain, procurement, and IT teams.
- SAP MM Configuration & Optimization
- Lead the configuration and optimization of SAP MM modules to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
- Manage troubleshooting and issue resolution related to SAP MM functionality and integrations.
- Ensure system stability and performance through continuous monitoring and improvements.
- Global Harmonization of SAP MM Solutions
- Develop solutions that drive the adoption of standardized processes across global sites.
- Balance global consistency with local compliance and jurisdictional requirements.
- Negotiate agreements to harmonize SAP MM processes across regions.
- Process Improvement & Best Practices
- Analyze business processes and identify opportunities for optimization using SAP MM functionalities.
- Implement best practices in procurement, inventory management, and material planning.
- Ensure data accuracy and governance across SAP MM transactions.
- Communication & Collaboration
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth data flow across upstream and downstream processes.
- Provide leadership in cross-team discussions and alignment efforts.
- Training & Documentation
- Develop and deliver training for end-users, key stakeholders, and IS teams.
- Maintain up-to-date user manuals, configuration guides, and technical documentation.
- Continuous Learning & Innovation
- Stay updated on industry trends, best practices, and emerging SAP technologies.
- Proactively identify and implement new solutions and innovations in SAP MM.
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field.
- SAP MM Certification required.
- 10+ years of expert knowledge in SAP S/4HANA MM and Fiori Apps.
- Experience in at least 3 full-cycle SAP implementations.
- Exposure to COUPA source-to-pay processes and its integration with SAP S/4HANA.
- Strong understanding of SAP MM integration with other modules, particularly FI-CO, EAM (PM), and PS.
- Experience in designing, implementing, and optimizing SAP MM solutions to improve procurement and material management.
- Expertise in configuring and maintaining SAP MM system settings, including:
- Consumption-based planning (MRP)
- Goods receipt processing (GR/IR)
- Logistics invoice verification
- Stock transfers (inter- and intra-company)
- Inventory management and reporting
- Skills & Competencies:
- Problem-Solving & Continuous Improvement
- Ability to develop and execute test plans to ensure SAP system changes meet quality standards.
- Strong experience in hybrid models of project delivery and ongoing support.
- Collaboration & Stakeholder Management
- Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams.
- Experience in a global, cross-cultural work environment.
- Required availability to work in the office 4 days a week.
- Preferred Qualifications
- Experience mentoring and coaching teams.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Knowledge of IT Service Management (ITIL).