
SAP QM Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used SAP QM
Alwin G.
Last position:
IT Interim Manager & AI Strategist
- Founder of CheironX: AI-supported GRC management (ISO 27001, BSI IT-Grundschutz, TISAX, DORA)
- Strategic focus on Agentic AI and GenAI for modern IT Governance, Risk & Compliance Management
- IT interim management and strategic consulting
Joaquim L.
Last position:
SAP Senior ABAP Developer
SAP Data Migration Greenfield QM
In the QM module project, the focus was on migrating inspection plans and transferring Dynpro applications from the ECC system to the HANA system while adhering to development guidelines and clean code principles. The project involved the use of technologies and concepts such as ABAP Objects (ABAP OO), Clean Code practices, SMOD/CMOD enhancements, User Exits, Function Exits, BAdIs, interfaces, and classes. Writing complex reports for download and upload of change pointer information of inspection plan header.
Peter S.
Last position:
Project Manager for SAP GTS Trade Services, edition for SAP 4/HANA at ETENGO AG
- Creation of detailed concepts for all relevant GTS modules (compliance, pricing, customs clearance, Intrastat, preferences)
- Planning and conducting workshops, including scheduling and documentation
- Development and consulting of the organisational structure and its master data
- Setup and customisation of compliance functions: sanctions list review, embargo, legal control, US re-export
- Uploading and maintaining sanction and commodity lists
- Implementation and validation of integration tests
- Setup and customisation of the modules: pricing (including uploading of customs tariff numbers and STAWN data), customs clearance (including application for test operation with customs), Intrastat and preferences (including preference calculation and LLEs)
- Development and presentation of prototypes
- Derivation of insights for the final concept
Farid A.
Last position:
SAP Data Migration & Data Management Consultant for SAP GEMINI at Montblanc
The consultant's responsibilities/actions are:
- Consulting on the migration of material master & PP Master data
- Prepare Article List template for Cutover Phase
- Implementation of data cleansing measures using individual and bulk changes
- SAP all mandatory fields data extraction regarding Business needed
- SAP migration, Cutover, Testing, BAT, UAT
- Align with the multiple Stakeholders regarding Data from Legacy and SAP System
- Deployed SAP MM best practice (guided configurations, active methodologies and road map for project initiation)
SAP ERP | SAP GEMINI | SAP Fields Coordination | Documentation | SAP IDoc | SAP Integration | SAP End-to-End Process | SAP MM (Material Management) | SAP Functional Consultant | SAP Gap analysis | SAP MDM (Master Data Management) | Data Migration & Management
André W.
Last position:
Solution Expert EWM
SAP S/4HANA logistics optimization Industry: Mechanical and plant engineering, manufacture of sorting / distribution systems
- Supported an S/4HANA optimization project as Solution Expert EWM
- Analyzed and verified the defined processes
- Identified optimization potential
- Analyzed existing structures
- Developed new concepts
- Planned and conducted workshops
- Documented processes
Ronald F.
Last position:
Senior IT Consultant – Requirement Engineer at Deutsche Bank - Strivion
Methodology: Agile project management
Goal: Digitization and implementation of CCD2 requirements within the Consumer Finance systems.
Analysis, identification, and assessment of business requirements, as well as their transfer into technical implementation requirements. Coordination and status reporting of the various requirements. Documentation and process management using UML and BMPN. Cross-functional stakeholder management, UAT testing, data management, API architecture management.
Tools: Jira, Confluence, Visual Code, Sql Developer, Enterprise Architect, MsOffice, Bruno, ALM, Camunda, Figma
Thomas R.
Last position:
SAP Datasphere Senior Consultant at multivac / Insire GmbH
Technical environment: BDC
- Design of BDC project: role design, space design, authorization concept, naming convention
- Template development of database artifacts for master and transactional data
Joseph A.
Last position:
Senior SAP In-House Consultant, Plant-2-Stock at KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA
- Engaged business stakeholder to define levels 1, 2 3 & 4 processes.
- Engaged stakeholders to model the As-IS & To-Be business processes in Seeds Processing, Quality Management onto SAP Signavio.
- Identified and highlighted integration points between plant-to-Stock processes and other process areas such as finance and controlling.
- Documented business requirements as user Stories in Jira and categorized each user story as either Gap or Fit.
- Configured and demonstrated Variant Configuration in SAP PP to process owners and stakeholders as proposed solution to satisfy business requirements.
- Proposed workarounds or enhancements to meet requirements that are categorized as gaps.
- Planned the Sprints for Plan-to-Stock, assign and monitor the progress being made in completing user Stories for the active Sprint.
- Created the following PP Variant Configuration master data: Class of Class type 300, Configurable material of material type KMAT, Material variants of material type FERT & assigned the KMAT material to each FERT Material Variant, Super BOM & linked the Super BOM of the configurable material to FERT material variants, Routing and Production version for KMAT material.
- Reviewed list of custom reports currently in use in ECC and identified S4Hana standard analytical reports that satisfies these custom reporting requirements.
Bernhard H.
Last position:
SAP MM Consultant, Business Solution Design Specialist at Nomen Nominandum
- Finalised several addon implementation projects as project manager, coordinating external service providers
- Implemented VAT reporting, e-invoicing, asset reporting, drug reporting to governmental authorities
- Played key role as business solution design specialist in an S/4HANA implementation project across PP-PI, eWM, QM, PM, IM, MM, SD and other logistic areas
- Designed organizational structures and processes in all logistic areas
- Developed and proofread business blueprint, managed implementation, test preparation and migration
Prem Chander A.
Last position:
Product owner for SAP PP, QM, APO, MM, MES and ABAP at Husqvarna Group (Bei HCLTech)
Development and Implementation
- Conceptualization and implementation of the various requirements.
- Experience and ability to collaborate with other delivery teams
- Lead a team of 15 people taking care of matters including monitoring operations, delegating tasks and managing budgets.
- Act as product owner and represent the product vision, strategy and priorities in the area of production operations.
- Work closely with the members of the area including developers, analysts and QA to ensure the successful delivery of logistics features and improvements.
- Lead the process design and lead the build team for the SAP implementation (EU countries) and post-merger integration in SAP PP, QM, MM, APO and SD modules.
- Implemented and optimized MRP Live (MD01N) for multiple plants, improving planning runtime
- Worked with business users to transition from classic MRP to MRP Live
- Implemented SAP QM module, including quality planning and inspection lot processing, resulting in a 20% improvement in product quality compliance.
- Developed and tested custom reports using SAP Query and ABAP for MES data analytics, improving visibility into yield rates and resource utilization.
- Translate production requirements into clear and actionable user stories, acceptance criteria and technical specifications.
- Skilled in discrete, and process/manufacturing (PP-PI) environments; deep understanding of master data, production & process orders, recipe management, batch management, capacity & scheduling, shop floor control, and integration with QM, MM, EWM, MES.
- Worked in Variant configuration (VC)
- Supported international rollouts and transformation projects for SAP PP, QM, PPDS, aATP, EWM, and Variant Configuration within a global strategy.
- Tested functionalities for various business scenarios include interface systems
- Involved in SIT and UAT and cutover activities
Technology: Project Management, SAP PP, QM, MM, APO, ABAP OO, HANA Modelling, FIORI, SAP UI5, AMDP, SAP SD, SAP FICO and S4 HANA Emedded analytics
Frank L.
Last position:
SAP Consultant and Developer at Frank Leonhard Consulting
- Consulting and implementation of SAP projects as a freelancer
- Analysis, design, Customizing and programming
- Modules: PP, MM, WM, SD, QM, CS, IH, FI/CO, PLM, EH&S
- Development of forms (Smartforms, Adobe Forms)
- ABAP development (Enhancements, BADI, Dialogs, Reporting, Idocs)
- Project management, subproject management and training
Matthias O.
Last position:
Freelance work at Etengo (für Syna AG)
Consulting in the SAP EAM module as part of the migration to EON's S/4 HANA oneERP system
Review and cost estimation of customer-specific developments (e.g. cockpit for EAM orders, document flow display)
Preparation of EAM classification data for technical objects (functional locations, equipment) for migration to new classes
Aleksander B.
Last position:
SAP S/4HANA Solution Architect Logistics at Teckentrup GmbH & Co.KG
Main project lead and consultant for the ePPDS rollout
- Role: Lead consultant for the ePPDS rollout, main project lead for the ePPDS rollout
- Project content: 4) Carried out the pre-project for selecting the detailed planning tool 5) Project planning and team staffing for the ePPDS rollout 6) Solution architect for the digital process landscape around digital production
Technologies: Consulting, project management, customizing
Harald K.
Last position:
SAP MM, PP Consultant at FRT Metrology Camtek
Creation of Power BI management reports
Environment: SAP ECC 6.0, Power BI
Johannes F.
Last position:
Project Management Conveyor Technology at Amazon Deutschland Transport GmbH
Retrofit of 10 existing distribution centers with ASML (automated scan manual labelling)
Automation of conveyor technology at the induct with the goals of improving ergonomics, reducing costs, and increasing throughput
Adaptation of existing MHE (material handling equipment)
Supplier management (internal and external)
Construction site coordination
Detailed planning and execution of the implementation concept
Acceptance tests for machine safety, Machinery Directive
Planning and execution of IOQ, SWEH, SAT, Launch
Ensuring compliance with costs, deadlines, and scope
Risk management
PM coaching of the project team and suppliers
Leading multiple international teams
International communication/coordination of sites (Delivery Stations AMZL, suppliers), RME, Ops, Safety, PMO, and Quality
Methods and tools: Interim project management, project management (classic, agile, hybrid), change management, V-model, Scrum, Ozark, Chime, PtW, RightCrowd, stakeholder management, scheduling, cost planning, resource planning, controlling, conveyor technology, logistics, mechanical engineering, construction site coordination, claim management, requirements management, specifications, functional specification, supply chain management, risk management, FMEA, lessons learned, supplier management, team leadership, communication (international)
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Statistics of experts using SAP QM
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
25 years

Position duration
3.2 years

Positions per freelancer
18

Top business areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Supply Chain Management

Top industries
Information Technology, Manufacturing, Professional Services

Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Quality Assurance
Bachelor's degree or higher
92%
Master's degree or higher
57%
Doctorate
11%

Certifications per freelancer
4

Most common languages
German, English, French

Speak two or more languages
96%
Based on our profile pool as of 29 Oct 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of experts in this technology in Germany are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows the share of experts charging within that range.
Average rates of experts in Germany using SAP QM
Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.
The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.
The median daily rate is the middle value of all daily rates — half of comparable freelancers charge less, half charge more. Unlike the average, it is barely affected by outliers.
Calculated based on our freelancers’ daily rates as of 29 Oct 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
SAP QM experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Information Technology (92%)
- Manufacturing (76%)
- Professional Services (71%)
- Automotive (53%)
- Pharmaceutical (43%)
- Food and Beverage (41%)
- Healthcare (39%)
- Transportation (37%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
SAP QM explained
SAP QM, or SAP Quality Management, is the SAP ERP and SAP S/4HANA component for planning, recording, and controlling quality activities. It supports quality checks across procurement, production, stock handling, sales, and customer complaints. Companies use it to replace disconnected inspection records with traceable processes linked to material, batch, vendor, and production data.
Core processes
SAP QM covers inspection planning, inspection lots, results recording, usage decisions, defects, quality notifications, and corrective actions. It can manage incoming, in-process, and finished-product inspections, including sampling procedures and certificates. Quality teams can connect findings to suppliers, materials, equipment, and production orders for consistent follow-up.
- Configure inspection types and inspection plans
- Define catalogs, codes, sampling, and valuation rules
- Record results and complete usage decisions
- Manage defects, notifications, and corrective measures
SAP ecosystem
Strong SAP QM work depends on its links to SAP MM for purchasing and goods movements, SAP PP for production orders, and SAP SD for delivery and customer quality processes. Relevant skills may also include SAP S/4HANA, SAP Fiori, batch management, classification, workflow, and integration through APIs or middleware. Reporting often uses embedded analytics or connected data tools.
When specialists help
Companies bring in freelance SAP QM specialists during S/4HANA transformations, rollouts, plant harmonization, and difficult compliance or audit projects. External support is also useful when inspection data is inconsistent, quality notifications remain unresolved, or business processes need to reflect new products and suppliers.
- Prepare a QM fit-gap analysis or blueprint
- Migrate inspection plans, master data, and open quality cases
- Harmonize processes across plants and legal entities
- Test integrations, authorizations, and end-to-end scenarios
What strong experts deliver
A strong SAP QM expert understands both configuration and the operational reality of laboratories, production lines, warehouses, and purchasing teams. They clarify quality rules before changing the system, document decisions, and test exceptions as carefully as the standard flow. Their deliverables can include process designs, configuration, migration templates, test cases, training materials, and support plans.
Delivery in Germany
German manufacturers in automotive, chemicals, life sciences, food, and industrial production often rely on tightly integrated quality processes. Remote collaboration works well for configuration, documentation, workshops, and testing when plant access and local process owners are available. On-site work can help with shop-floor observation, equipment interfaces, and rollout support; German or English language skills should be agreed at the start.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the questions that come up most around SAP QM.
SAP QM is used to plan inspections, record quality results, make usage decisions, and manage defects or corrective actions. It connects quality data with purchasing, production, inventory, deliveries, suppliers, and customers.
SAP Quality Management keeps inspection and defect information close to the transactional data in SAP. Standalone quality systems may offer specialized laboratory, document, or compliance features, while SAP QM is often preferred when integrated material, batch, production, and purchasing processes are central.
A capable SAP QM expert should understand SAP MM and SAP PP, plus batch management, classification, SAP S/4HANA, and SAP Fiori where relevant. Knowledge of SAP SD, workflow, integrations, reporting, and authorization design can be important for broader quality processes.
The right SAP QM experience depends on the scope. A focused inspection-plan change needs strong process and configuration knowledge, while an S/4HANA rollout or plant harmonization requires experience with design, migration, testing, training, and business adoption.
SAP QM work can often be handled remotely through workshops, system configuration, documentation, and structured testing. On-site collaboration may be valuable for observing production or laboratory processes, validating interfaces, and supporting plant users, so the need for travel should be defined early.
Look for a SAP QM specialist who can explain inspection types, master data, results recording, usage decisions, notifications, and integration points in business terms. Ask for examples of test strategy, documentation, exception handling, and measurable project deliverables rather than relying on system familiarity alone.
In an SAP QM transformation, the scope may include inspection planning, quality notifications, supplier quality, batch-related processes, analytics, and Fiori-based user experiences. The specialist should also review master-data design, custom developments, interfaces, authorizations, and the impact of changed logistics processes.
SAP QM is valuable wherever companies must control material and product quality across connected supply chains. It is common in automotive, chemicals, life sciences, food, and industrial manufacturing, where traceability, inspection evidence, supplier control, and corrective actions are part of daily operations.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used SAP QM in their recent projects is 118 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 942 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used SAP QM in their recent projects, 92% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 57% hold at least a Master's degree, and 11% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used SAP QM in their recent projects have 25 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3.2 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used SAP QM in their recent projects are German (100%), English (92%), and French (20%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used SAP QM in their recent projects are Information Technology (92%), Manufacturing (76%), and Professional Services (71%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used SAP QM in their recent projects are Information Technology (98%), Project Management (86%), and Supply Chain Management (69%).
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