SAP procurement problems don’t fail in design—they fail in real operations.
SAP S/4HANA procurement that actually works in real environments.
I'm Omar Olwan — a master of SAP Materials Management and supply chain. I fix the integrated business processes, broken integrations, and procurement flows that look right in design and fall apart after go-live, across the cross-functional ground where MM meets AP, FI, and PM.
Procurement Process Optimization
Revitalize your procurement operations by addressing inefficiencies and aligning them with your business goals.
MRP Alignment with Operations
Ensure your MRP systems are in sync with actual operations, minimizing disruptions and maximizing efficiency.
Integration Solutions
Seamlessly integrate SAP with Coupa, Ariba, and Boomi to enhance your system's capabilities and reliability.
What I Actually Do
I specialize in fixing broken procurement processes within SAP environments. By aligning MRP and purchasing with real-world operations, I ensure your systems work as intended. My expertise extends across SAP, Coupa, Ariba, and Boomi integrations, addressing issues that arise during testing, UAT, and go-live phases.
How I Think
Most SAP implementations fail because they're designed in theory, not practice. I focus on understanding buyer decisions and designing processes that work in real-world scenarios, ensuring end-to-end outcomes rather than isolated configurations.
How I Work
My approach is straightforward: understand the real versus documented processes, identify where SAP design breaks down, fix or redesign the solution, and ensure it functions effectively in actual usage, not just in presentations.
Experience That Matters
2022 – Present
SAP S/4HANA MM Solution Architect & Lead
Mining
Architected Glencore's global Coupa/SAP source-to-pay integration template from scratch across 5 countries — now the enterprise standard, currently being extended at a greenfield S/4HANA metallurgical coal program. Also led a Public Cloud MM rollout with BRF+ output determination and Flexible Workflow approvals for a major Quebec construction materials company.
2021 - 2022
SAP MM Functional Lead
Mining
MM lead for an S/4HANA go-live across 7 plants in the US and Canada — full P2P configuration, plus a custom lumber-grading solution used across the industry.
2020 - 2021
SAP AMS MM Lead
Utilities
Post-go-live AMS support and SAP MM lead on Hydro-Québec's ECC landscape — sustaining and enhancing the environment after go-live rather than building it fresh.
2018- 2021
Regional Change & Deployment Manager
Humanitarian
Led SAP Ariba and Oracle Fusion deployment and change management across 13 countries — training, adoption, and communications for roughly 10,000 employees.
Understanding Real Business Needs
Practical Solutions for Real-World SAP Challenges
Understand Actual Processes
Begin by diving deep into your current operations to distinguish between documented procedures and what truly happens on the ground.
Identify Design Breakdowns
Pinpoint where the SAP system design fails to align with your business needs, causing inefficiencies or disruptions.
Redesign for Practicality
Revamp or adjust the SAP solution to ensure it meets real-world demands and integrates seamlessly with existing workflows.
Omar Olwan
Based in Canada, I specialize in untangling complex SAP procurement, MRP, and materials management challenges — including the master data mapping and Plant Maintenance/EAM work most architects don't carry alongside MM. With over a decade of hands-on experience across large-scale S/4HANA transformations, I build systems that don't just meet the blueprint — they hold up in real operations and deliver results. I'm a certified PMP and hold SAP certifications in Procurement (EhP6), Business Process Integration, Associate Project Manager, Ariba Procurement, and Ariba Supplier Lifecycle Management.
“Effective SAP solutions are born from understanding real business operations, not just theoretical models.”
Facing SAP Procurement Challenges?
If your SAP processes are falling short, it's time to make a change. With extensive experience in resolving complex procurement and MRP issues, I offer solutions that work in real-world scenarios. Don't let inefficiencies hold your business back. Reach out today to transform your SAP operations.