Procurement System Administrator (f/m/d)

Essity; Lisboa; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Essity, a global leader in hygiene and health, is seeking a Procurement System Administrator in Lisbon. You will support supplier onboarding, training, testing and go-live on the SAP Business Network, acting as the bridge between external suppliers and internal teams to ensure smooth enablement and compliant procurement processes.

Based in Lisbon, you will collaborate with Procurement Operations across Europe, driving data accuracy, issue resolution and continuous improvement while fostering

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field.
• Initial experience in supplier collaboration or procurement or supply chain.
• Comfort with Microsoft 365 and Excel; familiarity with SAP Business Network is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate supplier onboarding and enablement through SAP Business Network.
• Provide first‑line supplier support and follow up on documentation.
• Engage with direct procurement suppliers to ensure timely onboarding and process compliance.
• Maintain accurate supplier data and support source-to-pay processes.
• Coordinate issues with IT, Procurement, or Master Data teams and drive to resolution.
• Identify opportunities to improve system efficiency and end‑user training.

Skills

Supplier Enablement

Supplier Support

Direct Supplier Focus

Data & Process Management

System & Issue Support

Continuous Improvement

Communication skills

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Economics or Finance or Procurement or Supply Chain

Tools

SAP Business Network

Microsoft 365

Excel

Job description

Procurement System Administrator (f/m/d)

Would you like to improve how Essity collaborates with suppliers? Are you ready to support digital ways of working and make a meaningful impact? Join our collaborative team and help strengthen supplier relationships through effective system enablement.

About the Role

As a Procurement System Administrator, you will join our Procurement Operations team in Europe and support suppliers using the SAP Business Network platform.

You will guide suppliers through onboarding, training, testing, and go-live activities, helping them use the platform successfully. As a key connection between external suppliers and multiple internal stakeholders, you will support efficient processes, clear communication, and strong long-term supplier relationships.

This role offers an opportunity to build your knowledge of procurement processes and digital platforms while working in an international, fast-changing environment.

What You Will Do

• Supplier Enablement: Lead and coordinate supplier onboarding and enablement activities through SAP Business Network, including training, testing, follow-up, and go-live support.
• Supplier Support: Provide first-line support to suppliers, resolve user-related questions, follow up on missing information or documentation, and ensure a smooth enablement experience.
• Direct Supplier Focus: Support and engagement with direct procurement suppliers, where timely onboarding, issue resolution, and process compliance are critical to maintaining business continuity and operational efficiency.
• Data & Process Management: Maintain accurate supplier and procurement data, track enablement progress and outstanding actions, and support efficient source-to-pay processes.
• System & Issue Support: Coordinate supplier, system, and process issues with the appropriate IT, Procurement, or Master Data teams and follow through to resolution.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve system efficiency and supplier processes, sharing insights and supporting end-user guidance and training.

Who You Are

• You have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Procurement, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• You bring initial experience in supplier collaboration, procurement, supply chain, customer support, project coordination, or a comparable operational role.
• You are confident using Microsoft 365 and Excel; familiarity with SAP Business Network or a similar supplier platform is an advantage.
• You have a customer-focused and problem-solving mindset, with strong communication and organizational skills.
• You can adapt your approach to different audiences, deliver online training, manage multiple supplier enablement projects, and collaborate effectively with Procurement, Master Data, Accounts Payable, IT, Source-to-Pay teams, and business stakeholders.
• You are fluent in written and spoken English. Please submit your CV in English.

What We Can Offer You

Our purpose, Breaking Barriers to Well-being, provides meaning to everything we do. Join us to improve well-being for people and drive positive change for society and the environment. At Essity, you’ll feel valued, empowered to grow, and challenged to achieve business results in a collaborative and open atmosphere. Innovate for Good | Excel Together | Be You with Us

More About Lisbon

Based in Lisbon, you will work from a sustainable office with panoramic views and convenient access to local amenities, public transport, and the airport.

Application End Date:

11 nov. 2026