SAP Expert in Leipzig
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Ole H.
Last position:
Senior IT Project Manager at Rail-Flow GmbH
The client operates a SaaS platform for managing rail and intermodal transport (Rail-Flow Transport Management Platform).
For two of its customers, it was looking for a 3-month project management replacement. Both customers offer rail and intermodal transport services. Implementation progress differs: one customer is already live and wanted its Phase 2 enhancements implemented; the other customer is implementing its MVP and entering an intensive testing phase.
As part of the assignment, project management was taken over, including management of the internal development team (offshore Turkey).
- Took over complete project management for 2 customer projects, including the roles of Product Owner and Co-Scrum Master
- Managed agile implementation teams consisting of business analysts, implementation consultants, developers (offshore) and QA staff
- Ensured compliance with and further development of project governance
- Planning and rollout management: creation and maintenance of project and rollout plans as well as coordination of role assignments with the client’s management
- Requirements and change management: management of contractual requirements, bugs and changes
- Customer and project communication: organization and moderation of status meetings and steering committees
- Identification of project risks, initiation of countermeasures and escalation
- Ensured correct and timely invoicing for project services together with Finance
Methods: Scheduling (forward- and backward-based), including milestone planning, structured interviews, multi-project management (in English)
Tools / Technologies: Jira, Confluence / Atlas, Claude (Skills, Artifacts), MS Outlook
Karl-Heinz R.
Last position:
Supporting the further development of a European IT branch service organization (15 countries) at European retail company (discount retailer)
- Documenting the current Incident Management, IT Service Request Management, Problem Management, Change Management and Service Configuration Management processes (including CMDB)
- Conducting maturity assessments for these processes based on the ITIL® 4 Maturity Model
- Analyzing the various service value streams based on the ITIL® 4 value stream model
- Agreeing on maturity levels for the assessed processes
- Developing and approving a roadmap to achieve and measure the respective maturity levels
- Presenting the approach, including milestones, to management for approval
- Managing external service providers in 1st Level Support
Tilo H.
Last position:
Senior Consultant HR / Organizational Development at Future Impact GmbH
- Conceptualization and facilitation of participative workshop formats to develop binding annual goals with management teams
- Development of HR strategies / creation of implementation plans and roadmaps
- Standardization of job and role descriptions as a basis for a global grading framework
- Strategy development in close coordination with the managing directors (including vision & mission)
- Facilitation of multi-stage workshops on strategic alignment
- Development of a rollout plan to anchor the strategic principles in the organization and leadership
- Creation of a compensation framework to implement the Pay Transparency Act, drafting a works agreement, and support with implementation
Knud W.
Last position:
Lead Programmer, Architect and Deputy Product Owner at Bundesagentur fĂĽr Arbeit
- Lead programmer, architect and deputy product owner
- Completed transition from zPDV to STEP
- Ensured quality of C++ and Perl sources through automated and manual checks
- Supported resolution of incidents and errors in testing
- Implemented batch for supplementary assignment of payment run numbers
- Implemented batch for distribution of SGB 2 information to the central payment unit
- Supported replacement of Solaris with Linux
- Upgraded gcc from 7.4 to 9.3
- Programmatically generated Makefiles from Borland projects for builds
- Extended funding data with new attribute “Kennzeichen Fahrtkosten Praktikum”
- Programmatically generated XSD and WSDL files from IDL definitions
- Represented the product owner when needed
- Implemented batch for one-time payment processing
- Developed generator for Liquibase files
- Implemented and maintained regular anonymization of production data
- Supported migration from SLES 12 to SLES 15
- Supported introduction of mutual TLS
- Implemented batch for sending deletion impulses to EDA BE
- Organized script directory structure
- Investigated potential introduction of String-Latin and implemented minimal solution
- Remediated security findings identified by CheckMarx
- Supported PAP recalculations and general change notices
- Converted ERP interfaces from SOAP to REST
- Planned technical and business topics such as register modernization, cash register security, training costs, four-eyes principle
Thomas P.
Last position:
Product Owner & AI Automation Architect (B2B) at Ihre-Hygieneberatung
Development of a digital audit application for inspections in medical facilities. The goal is to connect on-site data collection, voice recording, documentation and downstream processes in one end-to-end, AI-supported workflow.
Design and development of a Flutter audit app with Claude Code for the structured execution and documentation of inspections.
Processing of voice recordings captured in the app through automatic transcription and AI-supported creation of structured inspection reports, followed by an approval process
Connecting various data sources such as email, Odoo 19, attendance records and Google Drive via n8n to automate billing and follow-up processes
Automatic provision of required documents and email delivery through n8n-controlled workflows, including the use of LLMs for text creation
Skills: Flutter, Claude Code, LLM Integration, n8n, Odoo 19, Google Drive, Process Automation
Bernd F.
Last position:
University Lecturer "Agile Project Management/Scrum" at IU International University
- Teaching theory and practice and building competencies for agile project management/SCRUM in the Winter semester 2025/26 module of the dual study program
Tabish W.
Last position:
Strategy & Operations Consultant at Freelance
- Strategy and operations consulting covering:
- EBIT Growth
- Manufacturing excellence
- Global operations projects – service level, cash flow, cost reduction, HR transformation
- Restructuring and turnaround strategy – operations, supply chain, manufacturing, procurement
- Digitalization – ERP, business planning, supply chain planning, performance management
Andreas F.
Last position:
Project Manager & Portfolio Owner for Infrastructure (Automotive) at MHP Management- und IT-Beratung GmbH
- Overall coordination of service providers for all infrastructure topics at a production site being set up in Baden-WĂĽrttemberg
- Design and finding solutions for internet connectivity, building office communication networks, setting up WLAN in production and administration buildings, IP address management, password policies, time tracking, access control systems, backup strategies, emergency power planning, operating concepts, cost planning, event management, workplace setup including laptop/mobile phones/telephony, remote support, print servers
- Selecting suitable external service providers and planning to meet needs for spare parts, repairs, on-site service, network and workplace support including on-site system replacement by providers
- Choosing suitable external service providers for facility management and building technology (fiber optic connections, data center infrastructure, cable ducts etc.)
- Coordination with clients and service providers
- Escalation management, schedule control
- On-site presence for service meetings and managing service providers
Hannes W.
Last position:
intermedix GmbH / CGM Deutschland AG
Rule-based software for managing, planning, and providing promotional materials in the pharmaceutical industry
High performance, high availability
Fullstack, DevOps (CI/CD)
Python, PostgreSQL, Vue.js, Typescript, Docker, Docker-Compose, Nginx
Successfully transformed old Excel-based processes into an optimized product that has been in production since 2024
Alessio Z.
Last position:
Founder (Team), CEO, Creative Director: Music and Sound Design at Active Fungus Studios
- Development of story-driven adventure RPGs with innovative dialogue mechanics
- Strategy development for "Games as a Service": themed environments in a subscription model with optional custom-built showcases and interactive story mechanics
- Digitizing customer communication and learning content with maximum engagement and dynamic experience management
- Target audiences: trade fairs and exhibition companies, DAX corporations, public educational institutions
Robert L.
Last position:
Lead Developer (PHP + JS) Finc / VuFind catalog system at University Library Leipzig
Mathias H.
Last position:
Subject Matter Expert at Bayer Bitterfeld GmbH
- SAP S4 HANA implementation: Creation of process descriptions for a new SAP system environment, system training, and preparation of specifications for adjustments to the production control system
Andreas H.
Last position:
Project Manager at Bayer AG
Ines M.
Last position:
Construction Investment Assistant at City of Leipzig, Building Management Office, Project Management Department
- Support with tender procedures and funding applications
- Processing orders and invoices
- Processing and drafting contracts
- Reporting and related controlling
- Cost controlling
- Scheduling
- Preparing for and following up on events (e.g. tender discussions, public celebrations for projects)
- Handling enquiries from companies and specialist departments about relevant projects (by phone, in person and in writing)
- Taking minutes
- Filing and archiving
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Statistics of experts using SAP
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
23 years
Position duration
1.7 years (Germany: 3.1 years)
Positions per freelancer
15 (Germany: 13)
Top business areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Operations
Top industries
Information Technology, Professional Services, Manufacturing
Certification focus areas
Operations, Project Management, Quality Assurance
Bachelor's degree or higher
91% (Germany: 86%)
Master's degree or higher
55% (Germany: 53%)
Certifications per freelancer
5 (Germany: 3)
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
100% (Germany: 97%)
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 Leipzig 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.
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Explore rate insightsAverage rates of experts in Leipzig using SAP
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 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 (79%)
- Professional Services (71%)
- Manufacturing (64%)
- Automotive (43%)
- Banking and Finance (43%)
- Government and Administration (43%)
- Energy (36%)
- Education (29%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
SAP in business
SAP is an enterprise software ecosystem for managing core business operations in one connected environment. Companies use it to coordinate finance, procurement, sales, supply chains, production, human resources and asset management. Its data model links processes that often remain separate in other business applications.
Core platforms
SAP S/4HANA supports modern ERP processes, while SAP ECC remains relevant in many established environments. The wider ecosystem includes SAP Business Technology Platform, SAP Analytics Cloud, SAP SuccessFactors, SAP Ariba, SAP Integrated Business Planning and SAP Customer Experience. Strong specialists understand how these products exchange data and where standard features should replace custom code.
Typical work
- Configure finance, controlling, procurement, sales and materials management processes
- Plan migrations from SAP ECC to SAP S/4HANA
- Build integrations with non-SAP applications and data services
- Develop extensions with ABAP, SAP Fiori and SAPUI5
- Improve reporting, master data and workflow automation
Projects may also cover warehouse operations, manufacturing planning, transport management, user roles, testing, documentation and release preparation. Deliverables range from a process design and configured system to an integration, migration plan or production-ready extension.
When to bring in experts
Companies often need freelance SAP expertise during an ERP transformation, a business merger, a rollout to new sites or a demanding support phase. External specialists can add capacity without slowing internal teams, especially when a project requires knowledge of a specific module, industry process or integration pattern. In Leipzig and the surrounding industrial region, collaboration may involve both remote work and on-site workshops with business stakeholders.
Skills that matter
A capable SAP professional combines functional understanding with reliable technical execution. Depending on the assignment, relevant skills include ABAP, CDS views, SAP Fiori, SAPUI5, OData, APIs, IDocs, middleware, SQL, cloud services, data migration and test automation. They should also understand authorization concepts, transport management, documentation and the effect of configuration choices on connected processes.
Choosing a specialist
Look for evidence that the professional has delivered the same type of SAP work, not only completed training. Ask how they approach requirements, fit-to-standard decisions, data quality, testing and cutover risks. Strong specialists explain trade-offs clearly, involve process owners early and leave behind maintainable configurations, transparent documentation and a practical handover for the internal team.
Frequently asked questions
Everything clients usually want to know about SAP, in one place.
SAP is used to manage connected business processes such as finance, procurement, sales, inventory, production and human resources. Companies bring in specialists to configure these processes, integrate surrounding systems, improve reporting and support migrations or rollouts.
SAP is often considered when a company needs broad process coverage, strong integration and governance across complex operations. Alternatives may offer simpler implementation or a better fit for a narrower scope, so the right choice depends on business structure, existing systems, regulatory needs and internal capability.
A strong SAP specialist may also work with ABAP, SAP Fiori, SAPUI5, APIs, IDocs, OData, middleware, SQL and cloud services. Functional assignments also benefit from knowledge of accounting, supply chain, manufacturing, master data, testing and change management.
The need depends on the scope, module and risk of the assignment. A focused configuration task may suit a specialist with a narrow area of expertise, while a migration, integration landscape or global rollout calls for someone who has handled comparable dependencies and cutover decisions.
Yes. SAP work is often suitable for remote collaboration through workshops, shared backlogs, secure system access and documented testing. On-site sessions in Leipzig can still help with process discovery, user training and decisions that require close coordination with business teams.
SAP S/4HANA can be a strong direction when a company wants a modern ERP core, simplified processes and closer integration with current SAP services. The decision should consider existing customizations, data quality, business priorities, migration effort and the value of standardizing processes.
Ask for specific examples of comparable SAP work and examine how the specialist handled requirements, testing, defects, documentation and handover. Quality is also visible in clear communication, disciplined transport practices, sensible use of standard features and an ability to explain technical effects in business terms.
Freelancers working with SAP may configure modules, develop ABAP or Fiori extensions, connect external applications, migrate data, improve analytics or support go-live activities. Their work can also include authorization design, incident resolution, process documentation and training for business users.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Leipzig, Germany who have used SAP in their recent projects is 99 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 796 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Leipzig, Germany who have used SAP in their recent projects, 91% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 55% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Leipzig, Germany who have used SAP in their recent projects have 23 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 1.7 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Leipzig, Germany who have used SAP in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and French (29%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Leipzig, Germany who have used SAP in their recent projects are Information Technology (79%), Professional Services (71%), and Manufacturing (64%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Leipzig, Germany who have used SAP in their recent projects are Information Technology (93%), Project Management (86%), and Operations (79%).
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