Global Procurement Excellence Lead – SAP & Digitalization

Jobtailor; Wien; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Jobtailor in Vienna is seeking an experienced Procurement & Process Manager to own and optimize global end-to-end procurement processes. You will lead the digitalization journey, oversee SAP S/4HANA, SAP Ariba, and Business Network implementations, and harmonize standards across sites.

You will translate business needs into IT specifications, manage cross-functional teams, and drive KPIs. A strong ENG background and knowledge of GxP are essential; German is a plus.

Qualifikationen

• University degree in a related field.
• Several years in procurement or process management with SAP projects and/or procurement digitalization initiatives.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical industry and GxP environment is a plus.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams (Procurement, IT, Business).
• Fluent in English; German is a plus.
• Knowledge of design thinking, innovation methodologies, and change management expertise is an advantage.

Aufgaben

• Own and continuously improve global end-to-end procurement processes (Purchase-to-Pay, sourcing support).
• Define and maintain global standards, templates, and governance frameworks across all sites.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations (e.g., GxP).
• Act as functional owner for procurement systems (SAP S/4HANA, SAP Ariba, Business Network).
• Drive the procurement digitalization roadmap, including SAP Ariba implementation and rollout, Business Network integration, process harmonization, optimization, and automation as well as webshop and catalog solutions.
• Collect, structure, and prioritize business requirements from global stakeholders.
• Translate business needs into functional specifications for IT/SAP teams.
• Manage demand intake and escalation processes (e.g., Cherwell).
• Act as the central interface between Procurement, Business, and IT (including SC Applications).
• Collaborate with Procurement teams, Category Management, Key Users, and other stakeholders (e.g., Finance, Production).
• Ensure alignment and clear communication across functions and regions.
• Lead or support cross-functional projects related to procurement systems and processes.
• Ensure proper implementation of process and system requirements.
• Define and manage procurement KPIs and reporting structures.
• Ensure data consistency and transparency across systems and regions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce manual effort.
• Develop training concepts and materials for procurement processes and systems.
• Support and enable Key Users across sites.

Kenntnisse

Strong communication

Coordination

Hands-on

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Change management

English fluent

Ausbildung

University degree in Business/Engineering/IS/Supply Chain

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

SAP Ariba

SAP Business Network

Cherwell ticketing

Jobbeschreibung

Jobtailor in Vienna is seeking an experienced Procurement & Process Manager to own and optimize global end-to-end procurement processes. You will lead the digitalization journey, oversee SAP S/4HANA, SAP Ariba, and Business Network implementations, and harmonize standards across sites.

You will translate business needs into IT specifications, manage cross-functional teams, and drive KPIs. A strong ENG background and knowledge of GxP are essential; German is a plus.