Functional Solution Key User P2O

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Your Role:

The Functional Solution Key User P2O is responsible for driving excellence in procurement processes by supporting projects including designing, optimizing, and standardizing end-to-end purchasing processes across the organization.

The role collaborates with cross-functional teams, business units, and system owners to ensure efficient, compliant, and digitally enabled procurement operations.

Process Design & Optimization

• Analyze current purchasing processes to identify gaps, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement. Collaborate with the Business Process Manager/Owner and Business Stakeholders to implement solutions that enhance process efficiency.
• Act as a liaison between the purchasing team and other departments to facilitate smooth process transitions.
• Assist to implement optimized to-be process flows, controls, and documentation
• Assist to maintain and update standard operating procedures (SOPs), process maps, and work instructions to ensure compliance and clarity in procurement processes.
• Support ERP-related process changes and integration with tools like Ariba, Fieldglass, and GTS

Tool Management & Optimization

• Support the management and optimization of purchasing tools, ensuring they are utilized effectively by the team
• Provide training and support to purchasing teams on the effective use of tools to maximize efficiency and compliance.
• Work with IT and system vendors to troubleshoot, update, and enhance purchasing platforms and tools as necessary.
• Monitor tool performance, address issues, and drive automation to improve purchasing and procurement outcomes.
• Assist in organizing training sessions for End Users, Purchasing teams on process compliance and tool usage

Policy Development & Enforcement

• Support to communicate and train relevant teams on policy changes, ensuring widespread adoption and adherence.

Data & Performance Analytics

• Support to Track, analyze, and report key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of purchasing processes, tools, and governance (e.g. purchasing cycle time, purchase requisition/order quality, catalog coverage).
• Support to develop and maintain dashboards and reports in collaboration with IT and analytics teams to monitor purchasing performance.
• Leverage data insights to make informed decisions and provide recommendations for continuous improvement.

Training & Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as a subject matter expert (SME) on purchasing processes, tools, and governance frameworks, providing guidance and support to operationalpurchasing teams and stakeholders.
• Conduct regular training sessions to improve team proficiency in governance, compliance, and tool optimization.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth process transitions and the integration of purchasing tools.

Project Involvement

• Support puchasing-related projects, ensuring project timelines, objectives, and deliverables are met.
• Coordinate across global and regional teams to align puchasing policies, processes, and governance frameworks.
• Assist to manage change initiatives related to the implementation of new puchasing processes or systems.

Who you are:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or a related field is preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in procurement, purchasing operations, or process improvement
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred) and procurement tools (e.g., Ariba)
• Track record of delivering process optimization projects across regions or business units
• Experience in managing and optimizing purchasing tools and systems (e.g., SAP Ariba, Oracle).
• Experience working in large-scale purchasing operations or multinational organizations
• Knowledge of procurement systems, purchasing tools, and process automation.
• Experience in system integration, tool management, and driving tool-related enhancements.
• Process improvement, standardization, and governance frameworks.
• Understanding of regulatory compliance and risk management within purchasing.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and results-driven

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress

Apply now and become a part of a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity