SAP Experts in Leipzig
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Leipzig, who have recently used SAP
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
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
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
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-Württemberg
- 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
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
Milton B.
Last position:
Interim Project Manager at Amazon
- Developed and implemented comprehensive project plans for the rollout of various MHE systems (e.g., automated forklifts, conveyors) across Amazon’s network, including innovative packaging designs and material innovations.
- Set and coordinated daily milestones with both internal teams and external vendors.
- Ensured continuous alignment among warehouse operations, technical teams, and external partners through regular progress meetings, maintaining complete project transparency.
- Directed comprehensive activities including employee training led by the Learn team, performed detailed machine parts checklists to verify compliance, and monitored setup adherence to safety and operational standards.
- Implemented robust end-to-end testing protocols, monitored key performance indicators, and facilitated a seamless transition from project completion to regular operations with thorough documentation.
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
Mathias H.
Last position:
Subject Matter Expert at Bayer Bitterfeld GmbH
- SAP S4 HANA implementation: creating process descriptions for a new SAP system environment, system trainings, writing specifications for adjustments in the production control system
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
Knud W.
Last position:
Lead Programmer, Architect and Deputy Product Owner at Bundesagentur für 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 “internship travel cost indicator”
- 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
Ines M.
Last position:
Assistant for Construction Investments at City of Leipzig, Office of Building Management, Project Management Department
- Support for tendering procedures and funding applications
- Processing orders and invoices
- Contract processing and drafting
- Reporting and related controlling
- Cost controlling
- Appointment coordination
- Event preparation and follow-up (e.g. contract award meetings, public events related to the projects)
- Handling inquiries from companies and specialist departments about the respective projects (by phone, in person, and in writing)
- Taking minutes
- Filing and archiving
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
Andreas H.
Last position:
Project Manager at Bayer AG
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Statistics of experts using SAP
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
22 years (Germany: 23 years)
Position duration
1.7 years (Germany: 3.1 years)
Positions per freelancer
14 (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
64% (Germany: 52%)
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 19 Sep 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of freelancers in this technology in Leipzig are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows how many freelancers charge within that range.
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Explore rate insightsAverage rates of experts in Leipzig using SAP
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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 19 Sep 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 (67%)
- Professional Services (67%)
- Manufacturing (60%)
- Automotive (47%)
- Banking and Finance (40%)
- Government and Administration (40%)
- Energy (33%)
- Transportation (33%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
What SAP does
SAP is an enterprise software ecosystem for managing finance, procurement, sales, manufacturing, supply chains, human resources and customer operations. Companies use it to connect core processes through shared data, controls and workflows. Its products support both operational work and strategic reporting across complex organizations.
Core products
SAP S/4HANA is the central ERP suite for modern business operations, available in cloud and on-premise environments. The ecosystem also includes SAP SuccessFactors, SAP Ariba, SAP Concur, SAP Business Technology Platform and SAP Customer Experience products. SAP HANA provides the in-memory database foundation for many workloads.
Delivery and tooling
SAP work spans functional configuration, technical development, integration and data management. Specialists commonly work with ABAP, SAP Fiori, SAPUI5, CDS views, OData, SAP BTP, APIs and event-based integration. They may also use SAP Solution Manager, SAP Cloud ALM, transport management and structured testing practices.
- Configure finance, controlling, sales, materials and production processes
- Build Fiori applications, reports, forms and workflow extensions
- Connect SAP with CRM, logistics, banks, tax systems and third-party software
- Migrate master data and business history into S/4HANA
When companies need help
Companies bring in freelance SAP expertise during implementation, rollout, carve-out, upgrade and recovery projects. External specialists can fill a gap in a specific module, provide an independent review or support an internal team through a demanding delivery phase. In Leipzig, collaboration may combine remote work with on-site workshops for process owners and project teams.
What strong specialists deliver
Strong SAP professionals connect configuration choices with real business processes. They clarify requirements, protect clean master data, document decisions and test integrations across the full process chain. They also understand authorization concepts, transport paths, release management and the operational impact of every change.
Choosing the right fit
Assess specialists against the exact SAP landscape, modules and project stage rather than the product name alone. Ask for examples involving the relevant integration patterns, data volumes and business processes, then test how clearly they explain risks and trade-offs. For teams in Leipzig, confirm availability for German-language workshops when local stakeholders need them, as well as readiness for remote delivery.
Frequently asked questions
Everything clients usually want to know about SAP, in one place.
SAP is used to run and connect core business processes such as finance, procurement, sales, manufacturing, supply chain management and human resources. Companies choose it when they need consistent data, controlled workflows and shared reporting across departments or locations.
SAP is often weighed against Microsoft Dynamics 365, Oracle Cloud ERP and specialized ERP products. The right choice depends on process complexity, existing systems, industry requirements, deployment preferences and the organization’s ability to manage a broad enterprise ecosystem.
A strong SAP specialist may also bring ABAP, SAP Fiori, SAPUI5, SAP HANA, APIs, OData, cloud integration and data migration skills. Useful adjacent knowledge includes business process design, testing, identity and access management, reporting and change coordination.
The required depth depends on the project stage, modules, integrations and risk level. A focused configuration task may need a specialist in one area, while an S/4HANA transformation calls for professionals who can coordinate architecture, data, testing, process ownership and cutover.
Yes. SAP work often suits remote collaboration for configuration, development, documentation, testing and issue analysis. On-site sessions in Leipzig can still help with process workshops, stakeholder alignment, training and cutover planning.
Check whether the specialist has worked with the relevant SAP products, modules, integrations and delivery model. Ask how they handle requirements, transports, testing, documentation, authorizations and production support, and request concrete examples of comparable outcomes.
A capable SAP specialist begins with system and process assessment, data quality checks and a clear migration strategy. The work can include custom-code analysis, interface review, master-data preparation, testing, reconciliation and carefully planned cutover activities.
A high-quality SAP professional combines technical depth with an understanding of the business process being changed. They communicate trade-offs clearly, keep configuration maintainable, document their work and validate results with users instead of treating technical completion as the only goal.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Leipzig, Germany who have used SAP in their recent projects is 108 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 865 € 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 64% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Leipzig, Germany who have used SAP in their recent projects have 22 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 (27%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Leipzig, Germany who have used SAP in their recent projects are Information Technology (67%), Professional Services (67%), and Manufacturing (60%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Leipzig, Germany who have used SAP in their recent projects are Information Technology (87%), Project Management (87%), and Operations (80%).
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