A manufacturing company in New Jersey is currently seeking a new S2P Process Lead to join their growing team. In this role, the S2P Process Lead will be instrumental in the ERP implementation, focusing on refining procurement processes for cost savings and compliance.

***This is a long-term contract role with a hybrid setup in Parsippany, NJ.***

Responsibilities:

• Leverage an in-depth understanding of procurement processes, best practices, and industry trends to inform and align procurement strategies with the ERP implementation
• Utilize proficiency in strategic sourcing techniques, encompassing category management, supplier evaluation, and negotiation, to evaluate the ERP system's procurement module and support configuration
• Conduct thorough spend analysis within the ERP system to identify cost-saving opportunities and ensure that the ERP's procurement functionality is utilized to its full potential
• Manage contracts effectively using the ERP's contract management features, ensuring compliance with procurement policies and minimizing risk in alignment with the ERP implementation goals
• Support the design and configuration of procurement processes within SAP S/4HANA
• Conduct workshops and training sessions to educate stakeholders on new system functionalities and best practices
• Assist in data migration and validation to ensure accurate procurement records in the new system
• Identify process improvement opportunities and recommend solutions to enhance efficiency
• Monitor system performance post-implementation and provide ongoing support to users
• Support the Supply Chain Organization on the implementation of the roles changes
• Work with the Director STP ERP processes to finalize end to end process design
• Conduct User Acceptance Testing (UAT) within the ERP system to validate its procurement functionalities, ensuring they meet the requirements of the ERP implementation, and developing unique testing scenarios as needed
• Perform other duties, as needed

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
• Proven experience in procurement processes and systems, preferably with SAP S/4HANA
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to troubleshoot technical issues
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Familiarity with change management principles and training methodologies

Desired Skills:

• Excellent project management and follow up skills
• Excellent change management and new process roll-out skills
• Ability to create engagement and drive top performance
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills across all levels.
• Experience with both business and technology leadership relationships, including performance reporting and executive-level presentation
• Strong political and interpersonal skills are critical drivers of success in this role
• Knowledge and ability to understand and support development of department policies and procedures
• Knowledge of and ability to follow Company goals and missions, philosophy and policies and procedures
• Ability to manage multiple demands in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment