Process Expert, Strategic Sourcing & Category Management
Join our client's major ERP transformation journey and shape the future of direct sourcing processes within a highly collaborative, global environment. We are looking for an experienced professional who has the ability to understand technical and business requirements. We hope you to have willingness to challenge end users and build a collaborative team in a diverse geographically divided environment. Please apply fast since we are proceeding with the potential candidates in the fast pace.
Mostly remote work, occasional visits to Helsinki
October
Full time
Staffing
Possibility to work remote
About the role
In this role, you will lead the process design and documentation for direct sourcing, category management, and supplier management. You will work closely with geographically dispersed teams and act as a critical bridge between business stakeholders and technical SAP templates. Your assertiveness and expertise will drive the alignment towards SAP standard solutions.
Work tasks
This role involves leading the documentation, design, and harmonization of sourcing and category management processes to prepare for a major SAP S/4HANA ERP transformation.
- Lead the documentation and design of Core Category Management, Supplier Management, and Sourcing processes
- Conduct gap analyses between current processes and SAP standard processes
- Facilitate alignment to achieve an end-state as close to SAP standard as possible
- Lead data harmonization and preparation efforts for the upcoming ERP transformation
- Define tool requirements to support the transition and change of sourcing systems
- Define training and change management needs, acting as a Subject Matter Expert
- Support current Global Process Owner (GPO) resources throughout the project
We are looking for
- Advanced knowledge of SAP S/4HANA standard processes in Source-to-Pay (STP)
- Good experience in STP process transformation and process documentation
- Ability to bridge technical requirements with business needs
- Strong communication skills in English, with the assertiveness to challenge stakeholders
Other information:
Start: In October
Employment period: Six months, possibility to extension
Location: Mostly remote work, occasional visits to Helsinki
Our recruitment process
This recruitment process is handled by Academic Work and it is our client’s wish that all questions regarding the position is directed to Academic Work.
Our selection process is continuous and the advert may close before the recruitment process is completed if we have moved forward to the next phase. The process includes two tests: one personality test and one cognitive test. The tests are tools to find the right talent for the right position, to enable equality, diversity, and a fair process.
Become a part of Academic Work
When you apply to this job, you are becoming one of many consultants at Academic Work. This means that not only will you gain fantastic benefits, but also a Consultant Manager to support you through your career with us.
Do you have questions about this job?
The recruitment team will gladly answer you on krn08@academicwork.fi. Please specify advert-ID in your email: ISKZ8A
