SAP CPQ Consultant / Developer (Automotive Indu...

SAP CPQ Consultant / Developer (Automotive Industry)

Next Ventures are currently executing a search for an experienced SAP CPQ Consultant to implement and support SAP CPQ solutions for automotive sales and order management processes. The role involves configuring complex vehicle products, pricing models, dealer‑specific workflows, and integrations with enterprise systems to support an efficient quote‑to‑order process.

This is a Hybrid working role. Some in‑site workshops meetings. Applicants must be EU or UK passport holders (or hold a valid work permit) and be flexible on travel to Germany.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and maintain vehicle configuration models including:
  • Vehicle platforms
  • Engine variants
  • Trim levels
  • Packages and options
  • Accessories
  • Regional compliance requirements
• Define compatibility and constraint rules between vehicle components.
• Manage product catalog updates for new model years and product launches.

Pricing & Commercial Processes

• Configure vehicle pricing structures including:
  • Base vehicle pricing
  • Option pricing
  • Dealer discounts
  • Fleet pricing
  • Promotional campaigns
  • Regional pricing variations
• Implement approval workflows for special discounts and exception pricing.
• Support financing, leasing, and subscription‑based vehicle offerings where applicable.

SAP CPQ Development

• Develop custom logic using IronPython and JavaScript.
• Build advanced configuration rules and dynamic pricing calculations.
• Customize quote templates, proposal documents, and customer‑facing outputs.
• Configure approval processes and workflow automation.

Integration Responsibilities

• Integrate SAP CPQ with:
  • SAP S/4HANA
  • SAP Sales Cloud
  • Dealer Management Systems (DMS)
  • Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems
  • Manufacturing execution and order management systems
• Develop and maintain REST/SOAP API integrations.
• Support end‑to‑end Quote‑to‑Cash and Configure‑to‑Order processes.

Testing & Support

• Perform functional, integration, and user acceptance testing.
• Troubleshoot production issues and provide ongoing support.
• Participate in deployment planning and release management.
• Prepare technical and functional documentation.

Required Skills

• SAP CPQ Skills
  • SAP CPQ configuration and administration
  • Product modeling and configuration
  • Pricing and discounting rules
  • Workflow design and approval processes
  • Quote document generation
  • IronPython scripting
  • JavaScript
  • SQL
  • REST/SOAP APIs
• Automotive Domain Knowledge
  • Vehicle configuration processes
  • Build‑to‑Order (BTO) and Configure‑to‑Order (CTO) models
  • Dealer network operations
  • Automotive sales lifecycle
  • Vehicle option and package management
  • Fleet sales processes
  • Aftermarket accessories management
  • Automotive pricing and incentives
• SAP Ecosystem
  • SAP CPQ
  • SAP S/4HANA
  • SAP Sales Cloud
  • SAP Integration Suite
  • Master Data Management concepts

Preferred Experience

• Automotive OEM or Tier‑1 supplier experience
• Vehicle ordering and dealer management solutions
• Global pricing and multi‑country deployments
• Electric vehicle product configuration and pricing
• End‑to‑end Quote‑to‑Cash implementations
• Agile project delivery methodologies

Typical Automotive Use Cases

• Vehicle configurators for dealers and sales teams
• Commercial fleet quotation processes
• EV battery and charging package configurations
• Regional vehicle package management
• Dealer‑specific pricing and promotions
• Accessory and aftermarket sales quoting
• Automated order creation in ERP systems

"Configure a vehicle ordering solution where users can select model, trim, engine, color, wheel package, and accessories. The system should automatically validate incompatible selections, calculate regional pricing, apply dealer discounts, generate a branded quotation, and create an order in SAP ERP upon approval."