Procurement System Administrator (f/m/d)

Essity; Lisboa; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Essity in Lisbon is seeking a Procurement System Administrator to join the Procurement Operations team and support suppliers on the SAP Business Network platform. You will guide onboarding, training, testing, and go-live activities, act as a bridge between suppliers and internal stakeholders, and help streamline end-to-end source-to-pay processes.

This international role offers exposure to procurement processes in a fast-changing environment and room to grow within our digital enablement

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in business, procurement or supply chain.
• Initial experience in supplier collaboration, procurement, or a related operational role.
• Fluent English with strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate supplier onboarding and enablement on SAP Business Network.
• Provide first-line supplier support and resolve user questions.
• Engage direct procurement suppliers to ensure timely onboarding and compliance.
• Maintain accurate supplier data and support source-to-pay processes.
• Coordinate supplier, system, and process issues with IT, Master Data, and Accounts Payable teams.
• Identify opportunities to improve system efficiency and end-user guidance.

Skills

Supplier onboarding

Procurement & supply chain

Customer support & coordination

Communication & organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Procurement or related field

Tools

Microsoft 365

Excel

SAP Business Network

Job description

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.

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.

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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