Senior Procurement Process Expert (SAP S/4HANA / ARIBA)
About the Role
Location Portugal Lisboa Amadora
1. Country/Region: Romania
2. State/Province/County: Bucuresti
3. City: Bucharest
Remote vs. Office Hybrid (Remote/Office) Company Siemens Energy Unipessoal Lda. Organization EVP Global Functions Business Unit Strategic Procurement Full / Part time Full-time Experience Level Experienced Professional
A Snapshot of Your Day
As part of our Corporate Procurement Team your focus is on promoting process excellence for operational procurement processes along the implementation of SAP S/4HANA & SAP ARIBA. In the course of the system transformation that Siemens Energy is currently undergoing, you will support with your experience in the area of change management by providing the company with expert knowledge, developing tailor-made training concepts and taking the lead in efforts to harmonize and continuously enhance procurement processes and system efficiency within the business while we continue to drive our digitization journey.
How You'll Make an Impact
·Provide comprehensive end-to-end expertise in processes ranging from purchase to payment, ensuring seamless procurement operational excellence for our internal partners
·Analyzing problem areas and giving advice based on system knowledge and business process knowledge
·Working closely with team members to support process optimization along the value chain
·Address and resolve issues and challenges within factory operations related to procurement processes
·Provide support and expertise in purchasing documents - contracts, purchase info records (PIR), purchase orders (PO), scheduling agreements (SA)
·Apply material master knowledge to maintain data integrity and drive process improvements to resolve any material master errors
·Leverage and apply MRP knowledge to optimize material planning and procurement processes
·Close collaboration with other process teams in the area of operational procurement and supply management, supplier lifecycle management, sourcing and negotiation, contract management, and master data
What You Bring
·In-depth understanding and hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA, preferably also with SAP Ariba.
·Profound experience with procurement methods and processes
·Good skill in communication and organizational change skills with a talent for inspiring and motivating people
·Ability to develop users on procurement and logistics processes and systems, ensuring knowledge transfer and adoption of best practices
·Demonstrable experience in project management, including leading cross-functional teams and delivering successful procurement and logistics projects
·Strong analytical skills to identify and address issues, as well as drive continuous improvement initiatives to streamline processes and systems
·Experience in identifying and implementing best practices in procurement processes and systems
·Good communication and social skills to collaborate effectively with internal customers and suppliers
·Flexibility to travel and stay at factory and office locations to conduct training and assess process compliance
·Working experience with multi-cultural professionals and teams
·Strong data analytical skills in Power BI and Microsoft Excel
·Working experience in extracting and updating MASS data via Winshuttle, MEMASS transactions, or SAP tables
·8+ years of relevant professional experience within a global company
·Proficient command of English language in writing and speaking