Title: SAP Procurement Consultant
Location: Morrisville, NC OR Remote
Duration: 12 Months
Job Description:
A Procurement SAP Consultant is a professional who specializes in implementing and maintaining SAP (Systems, Applications, and Products) software solutions for managing procurement processes within an organization. Their main goal is to optimize procurement operations, streamline processes, and improve overall efficiency using SAP tools and functionalities, along with other systems as well. The job description for a Procurement SAP Consultant typically includes the following key.
Responsibilities:
- Analysing business requirements: Work closely with the procurement team and other stakeholders to gather, analyze, and understand their procurement needs and requirements.
- Designing SAP and other procurement solutions: Design, configure, and implement SAP procurement solutions, and other Lenovo platform solutions, to meet the organization's requirements.
- Testing and deployment: Conduct thorough testing of implemented procurement solutions to ensure they meet the desired objectives and work as intended. Coordinate the deployment of these solutions to the live environment.
- Training and support: Provide training to end-users and other team members on the use and functionality of the procurement solutions. Offer ongoing support to address any issues, resolve problems, and optimize system performance.
- Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation of the implemented procurement solutions, including process flows, functional specifications, configuration settings, and user guides.
- Project management: Coordinate and manage SAP procurement projects, including planning, resource allocation, progress tracking, and risk management.
- Collaboration and communication: Work closely with other team members, stakeholders, and external vendors to ensure smooth project execution and achieve desired outcomes.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Education: A bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain management, or a related field is typically required. Advanced degrees, such as a master's degree or MBA, with a focus on procurement or supply chain management, can be advantageous.
- Experience: Several years of experience in procurement, supply chain management, or a related field, preferably with exposure to process design, improvement, or optimization.
- Knowledge of procurement processes: A deep understanding of procurement processes, including sourcing, supplier management, contract management, purchasing, and supplier performance evaluation.
- Analytical skills: The ability to analyze procurement data, identify trends and patterns, and make data-driven decisions to improve processes.
- Problem-solving skills: The ability to identify issues within procurement processes and develop effective solutions to address them.
- Project management skills: Experience in managing procurement-related projects, including planning, executing, monitoring, and closing projects.
- Knowledge of best practices and industry standards: Familiarity with procurement best practices, industry standards, and relevant regulations to ensure compliance and drive continuous improvement.
- Technology proficiency: Familiarity with procurement software and tools, such as ERP systems, e-procurement platforms, and data analysis tools. Knowledge of SAP, Oracle, or other procurement systems is a plus.
- Communication and interpersonal skills: The ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders, including procurement teams, suppliers, and management, to facilitate collaboration and achieve desired outcomes.
- Change management skills: The ability to manage and drive change within an organization, ensuring the successful implementation of new procurement processes and practices.