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About the Role

Serve as the Process architect for Direct Procurement (Req2PO) processes, blending SAP S/4HANA expertise with process optimization and digital transformation initiatives. Use Signavio for process mapping, design global P2P templates, and drive automation to modernize procurement operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead detailed analysis and documentation of current Manufacturing Direct Procurement processes in Signavio.
• Assess the current P2P process landscape, identify inefficiencies, and recommend optimization opportunities.
• Identify and analyze integration pain points, focusing on upstream and downstream impacts.
• Conduct root-cause analysis on recurring issues and propose targeted improvements.
• Independently drive P2P improvement initiatives from concept to execution.
• Develop business cases, value assessments, and impact analyses.
• Propose and execute procedural and data-based "Quick Wins" to optimize the As-Is environment.
• Support testing activities for process and system changes.
• Evaluate existing process controls and identify opportunities to strengthen compliance and risk mitigation.
• Support standardization and simplification efforts for consistent policy adherence.
• Partner with internal control and audit functions to address findings.
• Ensure the STP global template achieves seamless integration with Plan-to-Make and Quote-to-Cash processes.
• Validate that Procurement process decisions align with production schedules and cost accounting principles.
• Manage requirements for Material Master Data views to ensure correct E2E system behavior.
• Map current and future processes and ensure documentation is consistently updated.
• Draft and finalize CE/Manufacturing-specific Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and detailed process narratives.
• Drive the resolution of complex design decisions impacting production, aiming for a globally standardized solution.
• Benchmark processes against best practices to define future state designs.
• Coordinate closely with cross-functional stakeholders to validate requirements and secure alignment.
• Monitor initiative progress, escalate risks or roadblocks, and ensure delivery quality.
• Act as the Driver for the Direct Material stream, pushing execution and escalating risks.
• Support UAT by validating complex manufacturing scenarios in the SAP environment.
• Drive the resolution of design decisions where Procurement policy conflicts with Production reality.
• Prepare clear and concise materials to support leadership reviews and decision making.
• Provide guidance to operational teams on process changes, ensuring successful adoption.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in P2P, Procurement Operations, and SAP implementation in manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA Procure-to-Pay modules.
• Proven experience in Signavio process mapping and process improvement initiatives.
• Strong understanding of ERP integration, workflow automation, and vendor management.
• Techno-functional ability to translate business needs into SAP configuration and system improvements.
• Proficiency in Lean/Six Sigma or continuous improvement frameworks is a plus.
• Exposure to digital transformation initiatives, such as automation, workflow redesign, or AI/ML applications.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including training and change enablement.
• Experience in change management, training, or process governance.
• Background in global or complex organizational settings.

Skills

• SAP S/4HANA
• Direct Procurement
• Process Architecture
• Process Optimization
• Digital Transformation
• Signavio
• P2P Process Design
• Automation
• Procurement Operations
• ERP Integration
• Workflow Automation
• Vendor Management
• Lean/Six Sigma
• Change Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Training
• Process Governance

Location

• EST
• CEST

Work Type

• Contractual
• Full-time

Experience Level

• 8+ years

About the Company

• A leader in the global healthcare sector.