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How it works

The platform, step by step.

Kennerkreis is a curated, verified platform where recruiters search a closed directory of real, senior SAP advisors — and where advisors own a living profile that reflects who they actually are, not what a CV claims. Here is exactly how it works, on both sides.

Inside the platform

How Kennerkreis is built.

A single map of what the platform actually is — three layers (frontend surfaces, the core engine, and the data and infrastructure layer) and the recruiter workspace that sits on top. Every box on the left is a real piece of code shipping in production; every advisor on the right is a working example of what recruiters see when they search.

Kennerkreis platform architecture and recruiter workspace Three stacked architecture slabs on the left show the platform: frontend surfaces, the core platform engine (six features), and the data and infrastructure layer. On the right, a recruiter workspace with capability badges, search, filters, named advisor results with trust scores and freshness states, and action buttons. Subtle dashed lines connect workspace elements to relevant engine features. THE PLATFORM RECRUITER WORKSPACE FRONTEND · SURFACES Advisor workspace · Contact · Recruiter workspace Admin console · Wissen 29 pages · Netlify edge delivery CORE PLATFORM ENGINE Trust score engine 5 components · live calc 0–100 · auditable Freshness layer decay cron · 4 states republish queue · 50 floor Search & filtering skill matrix · 247 skills multi-criteria · indexed Identity verification LinkedIn OAuth EU residence checks References & audit token confirm · 3+ refs every action logged AI assist match explanations JD parser · API · teams DATA & INFRASTRUCTURE PostgreSQL · 60+ tables · 29+ indexes Hetzner Cloud Frankfurt · EU · CH · UK · daily backups ENCRYPTED AUDITABLE GDPR TEAM API JD PARSER SAP Finance · DACH · Q3 10+ YRS ≤ €900 DACH FINANCE FI/CO S/4HANA 6 PERFECT MATCHES · 17 ADVISORS ◐ Marcus Reinhardt 88 Finance · 14 yrs · €800–900 ● Up to date ★ Why this match — AI reasoning ◑ Petra Lindqvist 82 FI/CO · 11 yrs · €750–850 ● Up to date ★ Why this match — AI reasoning ● Stefan Kovač 68 S/4HANA · 9 yrs · €700–800 ◐ Aging · refresh recommended ★ Why this match — AI reasoning SHORTLIST REQUEST INTRO Tool accelerating your new project assignment.
One platform · Two sides

A clear path for advisors, a clear path for recruiters.

Every interaction on Kennerkreis is designed around two roles. Advisors curate a verified profile. Recruiters search, shortlist, and request contact. The platform connects the two sides without noise, body-shopping, or AI-inflated CVs in the middle.

For SAP Professionals
The advisor journey
1
Apply by invitation
Use an invitation code from a member or the Kennerkreis team. No open sign-ups — the network is curated by design.
2
Complete the profile wizard
Seven sections: identity, skill matrix, project history, certifications, references, commercial terms, and availability. Autosaved at every step.
3
Nominate real references
Each reference is tied to a specific project. Referees confirm via secure email token — no self-certification, no LinkedIn endorsements.
4
Get personally reviewed
A Kennerkreis team member reviews every submitted profile manually. Approval typically within 3–5 working days. Rejections come with a written reason.
5
Go live — and keep it live
Once approved, your profile appears in the directory. Update availability, rates, and skills as they change. Recruiters contact you directly through the platform.
For Recruiters & Hiring Managers
The recruiter journey
1
Apply for access
Recruiter access is curated in 2026 — pilot members only. Submit your company details and a short note about what you're hiring for.
2
Search the verified directory
Filter by skill level, proficiency, industry, geography, availability, rate bracket, and language. Every result is a real, reviewed, reference-confirmed human.
3
Open the full profile
See the complete skill matrix, project history with bullet-level detail, confirmed references, Trust Score breakdown, availability window, and transparent rate bracket.
4
Build shortlists, save searches
Shortlist candidates per role, save recurring searches, share lists with your team, track which advisors you've already viewed or contacted.
5
Send a contact request
Reach the advisor directly through the platform. No middlemen, no body-shop markup, no gatekeeper. The advisor replies on their own terms.
What makes a profile a Kennerkreis profile

Six features you won't find anywhere else — combined.

Any single feature below exists somewhere on the internet. The combination does not. This is the product.

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Skill Matrix Deep-Dive
Every skill rated across four proficiency levels — Basic, Good, Strong, Expert. Grouped by category. Up to 12 skills per category. No self-inflation, no padding — it's all publicly visible and reviewable.
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Trust Score
A transparent 0–100 score per advisor, computed from five components: identity verification, confirmed references, project history, rate disclosure, and profile completeness. Plus a freshness layer that reduces the published score over time if a profile drifts — profiles below 50 are auto-hidden from search. Every point is auditable.
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Confirmed References
Every reference is project-nested and confirmed by the referee via secure token — not a LinkedIn endorsement, not a listed name, not a self-claim. Real people who really worked with this advisor.
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Transparent Rates
Advisors disclose a day-rate bracket upfront. Recruiters know the ballpark before they reach out. No theatrical negotiation, no surprise markup, no body-shop opacity.
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Live Availability
"Available Q3" means Q3 — not "available when a recruiter gets desperate." Advisors update availability in real time. Filters respect the current state, not a stale LinkedIn "Open to work."
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Dynamic Search Engine
Filter by skill level + proficiency + industry + geography + availability + rate + language simultaneously. Save searches. Re-run them. The directory works like a real search tool, not a static list.
The Recruiter Workspace

Everything a recruiter needs — nothing they don't.

For recruiters & hiring managers
Find, shortlist, and reach senior SAP advisors without the noise.
The recruiter workspace is built for speed and signal. Every result is a reviewed, reference-confirmed human. Every filter maps to a structured field on the profile. Every saved search runs against live data.
  • Structured filters — skill + proficiency, industry, country, availability window, day-rate bracket, spoken languages, years of experience.
  • Shortlists per role — group candidates by opening. Add team members. Share a shortlist with a hiring manager in one click.
  • Saved searches — re-run the same query next week, next month, when new advisors are approved. No manual re-entry.
  • Contact requests — reach advisors directly, on-platform. Track response status. No LinkedIn InMail, no cold email, no body-shop gatekeeper.
  • Profile view history — audit trail of who on your team viewed which profile and when.
  • Team seats — per-seat licensing when billing launches in 2027. Pilot recruiters in 2026 get the full feature set free.
Search preview
Q S/4HANA Finance Lead · DACH · Q3 2026
✓ 10+ yrs ✓ Available Q3 ✓ < €900 ✓ FI-GL Expert
6 perfect matches · 17 advisors match · updated live
The Advisor Dashboard

A profile that represents you — not a CV that lies for you.

For SAP professionals
Your profile is your standing offer. Keep it honest, keep it current.
The advisor workspace is a living document. No job-board reposting, no CV-tailoring theater. One high-signal profile, always up to date, always reviewable.
  • Seven-section wizard — identity, skill matrix, projects, certifications, references, commercial, availability. Autosaved, resumable.
  • Skill matrix editor — rate each skill Basic / Good / Strong / Expert. Holistic rating, not per-role. Honest or nothing.
  • Project history — bullet-level detail per project, with team size, role, industry, SAP modules touched. References nest under the project they belong to.
  • Availability toggle — "Available Q2 2026," "Booked until August," "Not taking new work." Recruiters filter on this in real time.
  • Certifications — upload, verify, display. SAP badges, third-party certs, methodology qualifications.
  • Trust Score you can improve — see exactly which component is missing points. Add a reference, disclose your rate, upload the CV — the score moves immediately.
Trust score preview
Trust Score 88 / 100
Identity verified15 / 15
Confirmed references20 / 20
Project history21 / 25
Rate disclosed10 / 10
Profile completeness22 / 30
Time relevanceUp to date
Skill matrix · S/4HANA Finance
Basic
Good
Strong
Expert
GL / AP / AR
Controlling
Migration
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The honest comparison

Kennerkreis versus the alternatives.

There is no shortage of places to find SAP people. There is a critical shortage of places to find senior SAP people who are actually who they say they are, when they say they are.

Open job boards & LinkedIn
  • Self-claimed skills, no verification
  • AI-generated CVs flood every posting
  • "Open to work" flag means nothing
  • No confirmed references
  • No day-rate transparency
  • Huge volume, low signal
Body-shops & agencies
  • CVs padded with scraped project names
  • 20–40% markup on day rates, opaque
  • Multiple CVs for the same opening
  • No direct contact with the consultant
  • Availability is the agency's availability, not the advisor's
  • Fast, but low control
Kennerkreis
  • Every profile personally reviewed
  • Skill matrix across four proficiency levels
  • References confirmed by secure email token
  • Trust Score, 5-component and auditable
  • Transparent day-rate bracket upfront
  • Live availability, updated by the advisor
  • Direct contact with the advisor — no middleman
Quick answers

Things people ask us on day one.

Is Kennerkreis open to every SAP consultant?
No. The platform is invitation-only by design. Advisors join via invitation code — from a member, a partner, or the Kennerkreis team. This keeps the directory small, senior, and curated. Why Join Kennerkreis
How is verification different from "verified on LinkedIn"?
Verification on Kennerkreis is human and multi-layer: identity check, personal review by the team, reference confirmation by the referee (not the advisor), and ongoing skill-matrix / project review. It's not a blue tick — it's an audit trail. See the verification process
What does it cost?
Everything is free in 2026 — Founding Members year. Billing launches Q1 2027 for advisors (active / booked tiers) and for recruiters (team-seat plans). Pilot recruiters in 2026 get full access at no cost. See pricing
How long does approval take?
Typical review turnaround is 3–5 working days for a complete submission. Incomplete profiles sit in draft until all seven sections are submitted, including three project-nested references.
Do recruiters pay to contact advisors?
In 2026, no — curated pilot recruiters get full access free. From Q1 2027, recruiter access is team-seat licensed. Advisors are never charged per contact and never lose access to their own profile. See pricing
What geographies does Kennerkreis cover?
Every advisor on the platform is based in the European Union, Switzerland, or United Kingdom. No off-shore re-routing, no undisclosed subcontracting. If a profile is on the directory, the advisor is physically in one of those markets.
Ready when you are

Kennerkreis is a platform, not a directory. Join the side you're on.

Advisors curate a profile that represents them for years. Recruiters search a directory that's small by design and honest by requirement. Either way, start here.

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Kennerkreis LTD
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