Indirect Tax Technology Consultant

Spain-Barcelona5+ years

Job Description

Agilent is a global leader in laboratory and clinical technologies, we are passionate about bringing great science to life. Our commitment to quality and innovation supports cutting-edge life science research, patient diagnostics, and ensures the safety of water, food, and pharmaceuticals. As scientists and clinicians pursue small, everyday advances and life-changing discoveries, we provide trusted answers to their most critical questions and challenges. We can’t wait for you to join us as we continue our mission to improve the world around us. Information about Agilent is available at www.agilent.com.

Are you ready to shape the future of global tax technology?
Agilent is seeking an experienced SAP Tax Technology professional to drive the design, implementation, and optimization of our indirect tax solutions across a dynamic, global SAP landscape. We are looking for a visionary expert to serve as the critical bridge between our Tax, Business Partners and IT organizations. In this pivotal role, you will leverage your deep expertise in SAP ECC, S/4HANA, and SAP Document and Reporting Compliance (DRC) to architect scalable, automated solutions that power our global tax compliance, e-Invoicing, and regulatory reporting on a worldwide stage.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the design, configuration, testing, and deployment of SAP Document and Reporting Compliance (DRC) solutions alongside internal and external IT partners.
Architect and implement custom tax solutions when standard SAP functionality falls short of business needs.
Provide advanced techno-functional expertise across SAP tax configuration, customization, automation, and system integration.
Translate complex tax compliance requirements into robust SAP solution designs and clear technical specifications.
Partner closely with cross-functional teams —including Finance, Procurement, Order-to-Cash, Supply Chain, and IT—to drive successful project outcomes.
Identify and execute opportunities to optimize tax processes through automation, standardization, and emerging technologies.
Support global tax compliance initiatives, ensuring all technology solutions adapt seamlessly to evolving regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

Core Requirements

5+ years of experience in Tax Technology, driving the design, implementation, support, and optimization of indirect tax solutions.
Extensive hands-on experience with SAP Document and Reporting Compliance (DRC): Proven ability to design, configure, and deploy comprehensive DRC solutions is essential.
Deep expertise in global e-Invoicing: Strong background leading global tax technology rollouts and indirect tax compliance solutions across multiple countries and jurisdictions.
Advanced SAP configuration experience: Deep expertise across SAP ECC and SAP S/4HANA.While knowledge of Materials Management (MM) and Financial Accounting and Controlling (FICO) is expected, strong functional and technical knowledge of the Sales and Distribution (SD) module is highly preferred.
End-to-end SAP project experience spanning solution design, configuration, testing, deployment, and post-go-live support (demonstrating execution capabilities beyond business requirements gathering).
Dual-environment delivery experience, successfully implementing tax solutions in both SAP ECC 6.0 and SAP S/4HANA.
Strong understanding of indirect tax processes, including VAT, GST, Sales & Use Tax, withholding tax, and other transactional taxes.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
Global mindset, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams across multiple time zones.

Preferred Qualifications (A Big Plus)
Hands-on experience integrating Thomson Reuters ONESOURCE Tax Determination with SAP ECC and SAP S/4HANA, including tax calculations, master data, transaction processing, and reporting integrations.

We offer:

Agilent offers core global benefits to all staff - but in addition to these, the business offers, Stock Purchase Plan, Life Insurance, Pension, Healthcare, Employee Assistance Program, Holiday, and Company activities (these may vary from country to country)
An opportunity for you to grow within a world-class company to develop your skills.
An independent job among good colleagues, in a growth orientated conglomerate. You will become part of a caring and fast paced environment, built on integrity, information, and trust.
Be part of a company where we value quality in the solutions we deliver to our customers, with our employees and in relation to the processes we work with.
A dedication to work/life balance.

Additional Details

This job has a full time weekly schedule.

Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. During the hiring process, a recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for a preferred location. Pay and benefit information by country are available at: https://careers.agilent.com/locations

Agilent Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.