SAP Procure-to-Pay Manager

At Polaris Inc., we have fun doing what we love by driving change and innovation. We empower employees to take on challenging assignments and roles with an elevated level of responsibility in our agile working environment. Our people make us who we are, and we create incredible products and experiences that empower us to THINK OUTSIDE.

Position Overview:

As the SAP Procure-to-Pay Manager, you will serve as the functional owner for Polaris’ SAP S/4HANA Procure-to-Pay domain, with a primary focus on procurement through invoice verification. As a high-level individual contributor, you will connect business and technical teams by translating procurement and integrated areas into standardized SAP solutions. You will lead functional design across SAP materials management, direct and indirect procurement, purchasing contracts, scheduling agreements, MRP-driven procurement, supplier integration, and related system integrations. This role offers the opportunity to shape a large-scale SAP transformation while establishing solutions and processes that support both implementation and long-term operational improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the Purchasing functional lead for a greenfield SAP S/4HANA implementation, including integrations with external supplier relationship management and warehouse management systems.
• Lead fit-to-standard workshops to capture business requirements, define future-state processes, identify solution gaps, and guide stakeholders toward SAP best practices.
• Translate confirmed business requirements into functional process designs and user stories aligned with standard SAP capabilities.
• Define and own the end-to-end functional architecture for Purchasing across SAP and integrated systems, including process ownership, integration scenarios, and data flows.
• Act as the functional design authority by reviewing and approving system integrator designs, SAP configurations, enhancements, interfaces and reports
• Perform, guide, and validate hands-on SAP configuration for Procure-to-Pay processes and related integration points while supporting clean core principles.
• Serve as the functional owner for Purchasing master data, including data rationalization, future-state data structures, mapping, governance, and lifecycle processes.
• Partner with Supply Chain, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Finance, and technology stakeholders to provide process guidance and keep scope, design, and delivery aligned with transformation objectives.
• Develop and execute integration testing scenarios and support solution deployment planning, execution, and issue resolution.
• Maintain functional and configuration documentation aligned with approved business process designs and post-go-live support requirements.
• Support training, enablement, and knowledge transfer to internal IT and business support teams to enable ongoing optimization after implementation.

Desired Competencies:

• Leadership: You inspire, guide, and empower others to achieve their best by setting clear direction, fostering trust, and creating an environment where people feel supported, motivated, and accountable for delivering results.
• Communication: You clearly convey information, ideas, and expectations to diverse audiences, adjusting your message to ensure understanding and alignment.
• Technical / Functional Expertise: You apply the required technical or professional knowledge to perform your role effectively and stay current within your area of expertise.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in SAP Procure-to-Pay configuration and implementation.
• Experience completing at least one full SAP implementation; experience with multiple large-scale implementations is preferred.
• Strong hands-on SAP configuration experience, including the ability to configure processes, execute transactions, and provide functional guidance to business stakeholders.
• Experience defining SAP integrations and collaborating with business teams, technical resources, and system integrators.
• Experience authoring and executing integration test scenarios and supporting solution deployment activities.
• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences ranging from senior leaders to technical team members.
• Ability to work within a hybrid model, 3 days in-office, 2 days of flex.

The starting pay range for Minnesota is $142,000 to $176,000 per year. Individual salaries and positioning within the range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills, and geography.  While individual pay could fall anywhere in the range based on these factors, it is not common to start at the high end or top of the range. 

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To qualify for this position, former employees must be eligible for rehire, and current employees must be in good standing.

We are an ambitious, resourceful, and driven workforce, which empowers us to THINK OUTSIDE.  Apply today!

At Polaris we put our employees first, by offering a holistic approach to their health and financial wellbeing.  Polaris is proud to offer competitive compensation, including a market-leading profit-sharing plan that is fundamental to our pay-for-performance culture. At Polaris, employees are owners of the company through company contributions to our Employee Stock Ownership Plan and discounted employee stock purchases plan. Employees receive a generous matching contribution to 401(k), financial wellness education and consultation to plan for their financial future. In addition to competitive pay, Polaris provides a comprehensive suite of benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, wellness programs, paid time off, gym & personal training reimbursement, life insurance and disability offerings.  Through the Polaris Foundation and our Polaris Gives paid volunteer time off, we support employees who actively volunteer their time, efforts, and passions to improve the health and wellbeing of the communities in which they live, play and work. Employees at Polaris drive our success and are rewarded for their commitment.

About Polaris

As the global leader in powersports, Polaris Inc. (NYSE: PII) pioneers product breakthroughs and enriching experiences and services that have invited people to discover the joy of being outdoors since our founding in 1954. Polaris' high-quality product line-up includes the Polaris RANGER®, RZR® and Polaris GENERAL™ side-by-side off-road vehicles; Sportsman® all-terrain off-road vehicles; military and commercial off-road vehicles; snowmobiles; Slingshot® moto-roadsters; Aixam quadricycles; Goupil electric vehicles; and pontoon and deck boats, including industry-leading Bennington pontoons. Polaris enhances the riding experience with a robust portfolio of parts, garments, and accessories. Proudly headquartered in Minnesota, Polaris serves more than 100 countries across the globe. www.polaris.com

EEO Statement

Polaris Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Applicants with a disability that are in need of an accommodation to complete the application process, or otherwise need assistance or an accommodation in the recruiting process, should contact Human Resources at 800-765-2747 or [email protected].  To read more about employment discrimination protection under U.S. federal law, see: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (eeoc.gov).