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The Custom Group of Companies - parsippany, NJ
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Job Title: Procurement Process Lead (S2P Process Lead) Contract Duration: 6-12+ MonthsWork Schedule: 3 Days Onsite, 2 Days RemoteLocation: Parsippany, NJ (Must reside within a commutable distance)Rate: $150.00 per hour (W2)Note: No Corp-to-Corp or third-party agenciesWe are seeking a skilled and experienced Procurement Process Lead to support our team as an SME for the Source to Pay (S2P) process during the SAP S4 HANA ERP implementation. The focus of this role will be to enhance procurement processes with an emphasis on cost savings, compliance, and operational efficiency. You will work to refine sourcing strategies, manage supplier relationships, and ensure alignment with business objectives throughout the implementation.Key Responsibilities:Utilize your expertise in procurement to align strategies with the ERP implementation, improving cost-effectiveness and compliance.Collaborate during the design phase of the ERP project to define key process and business requirements.Use your knowledge of strategic sourcing, including category management, supplier evaluation, and negotiation, to evaluate and support the configuration of the ERP's procurement module.Apply Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) principles to foster strong supplier partnerships and ensure that ERP configurations support quality, performance, and cost goals.Perform detailed spend analysis using the ERP system to uncover cost-saving opportunities, ensuring the system's procurement capabilities are fully leveraged.Manage contracts within the ERP system, ensuring compliance with procurement policies and risk mitigation.Drive the optimization of the Source to Pay (S2P) processes within the ERP, ensuring seamless integration and enhanced efficiency.Ensure compliance and reduce risk in ERP procurement modules by aligning with industry regulations and best practices.Collaborate with cross-functional teams, end-users, suppliers, and stakeholders to support the successful implementation and adoption of the ERP system.Champion change management efforts by driving successful adoption and supporting stakeholders through ERP-related transitions.Lead User Acceptance Testing (UAT) to validate the ERP procurement functionality, creating customized testing scenarios to ensure the system meets business requirements.Become a super user of the ERP system, providing training and ongoing support to the organization, ensuring effective use of the software.Foster continuous improvement and problem-solving to maximize organizational value through the ERP.Act as a Champion of Change, supporting the Global Process Owner (GPO) team in driving process changes across the organization.Required Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in a related field5-10 years of relevant experience, with a strong focus on procurement and process optimizationExperience with ERP implementations, especially in large-scale projectsProven track record in strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, and process improvementPreferred Skills:Experience in managing enterprise-wide ERP implementationsExcellent project management, organizational, and follow-up skillsStrong change management and process roll-out experienceAbility to engage stakeholders and drive high performance across teamsExceptional communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate with cross-functional teamsExpertise in reporting and presenting to both business and technology leadership, including executive-level presentationsDeep understanding of procurement policies and procedures, with the ability to align them with business goalsAbility to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environmentIf you are a dynamic, results-oriented professional with expertise in procurement processes and ERP implementations, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity to drive impactful changes and improvements in our organization's procurement operations.Top of Form
Created: 2025-01-14