Procurement Digital Transformation Manager

Job title:

Procurement Digital Transformation Manager

Company:

Novozymes

Job description

Are you ready for a new beginning?We need your talent, knowledge and dedication to better our world with biology.Our purpose points the wayIn Novonesis, we know that solutions rooted in biology can help solve humanity’s biggest challenges. Since we began more than a century ago, this has been our guide. It’s how we’ve gotten so far. And it’s how we’ll impact the future. Now, more than ever, the world needs change. And with biosolutions, the possibilities for transformation are endless.We’re here to better our world with biology.Join our dynamic Global Procurement Excellence team as Digital Transformation Manager and lead innovative and impactful initiatives that will future proof our business!Key Responsibilities:Digital Transformation Leadership:

• Lead the end-to-end digital transformation within Procurement, from process design to technology deployment, ensuring alignment with broader business transformation objectives.
• Manage the procurement side of SAP S/4HANA implementation, ensuring successful adoption and integration, optimizing processes for efficiency and effectiveness.
• Co-Drive the global rollout of Coupa, ensuring its successful adoption and penetration across regions and functions.
• Evaluate and implement innovative procurement technologies and analytics tools to continuously drive value for the company.
• Collaborate with IT and business leaders to define and implement the digital procurement roadmap, focusing on agility, scalability, and resilience.

Process Optimization and Technology Enablement:

• Ensure the robust functioning of Source-to-Pay (S2P) processes, leveraging SAP S/4HANA, Coupa and other niche technologies to streamline procurement, sourcing, contract management, supplier management, etc.
• Co-Lead efforts to standardize and automate procurement processes globally, identify areas for improvement and implement technology-enabled solutions to enhance process efficiency and their effectiveness.
• Ensure measurable value realization through digital transformation projects, identifying and tracking KPIs related to savings, process efficiencies, and procurement performance improvements.
• Identify and drive opportunities to reduce costs, streamline operations, and improve overall procurement performance by leveraging data-driven insights, automation, and best practices.
• Drive the integration of sustainability and risk management into digital procurement processes to create value beyond cost savings, supporting the organization’s broader ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) goals.
• Partner with key stakeholders to ensure alignment with organizational goals.

Change Management and Stakeholder Engagement:

• Drive the change management process associated with digital procurement transformation, ensuring user adoption, process compliance, and overall organizational readiness.
• Act as one of the key points of contact for cross-functional teams, including IT, Finance, and Operations, to ensure seamless collaboration and stakeholder engagement.
• Train and support procurement teams in utilizing new digital tools and platforms, ensuring they can fully leverage technology to achieve business outcomes.

Project Management:

• Lead complex transformation projects within Procurement, from planning and execution to post-implementation evaluation and optimization.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources to ensure that initiatives are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Identify risks and mitigation strategies to ensure the smooth execution of projects and initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance, IT, Business, or a related field.
• Master’s degree or an MBA is preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in procurement, supply chain management, or related areas, with a strong focus on digital transformation and process optimization.
• Experience managing SAP S/4HANA implementations or similar large-scale ERP projects is highly desired.
• Experience with digital procurement solutions (e.g., Ariba, Coupa, Ivalua) and advanced analytics platforms is highly desired.
• Solid understanding of end-to-end procurement processes and tools (e.g., sourcing, contract management, supplier performance).
• Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional teams and managing stakeholder expectations in complex environments.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver successful (effective and efficient) business outcomes.

Key Skills and Competencies:

• Project Management: Proven experience in managing large-scale digital projects and delivering on complex procurement transformation initiatives.
• Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of SAP S/4HANA (or ERPs in general) and other procurement technologies (e.g. Coupa), with a focus on value realization and process optimization.
• Change Management: Strong skills in managing organizational change, driving user adoption, and fostering a culture of innovation.
• Analytical Thinking: Ability to leverage data and analytics to drive procurement decisions and enhance value realization.
• Leadership and Communication: Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to align procurement transformation efforts with business goals, driving measurable value and operational efficiencies.

What We Offer and what’s in it for you:

• A very dynamic and strongly collaborative working environment.
• Opportunity to leave your mark on probably the biggest digital transformation initiative (S/4HANA) in a forward-thinking organization.
• A chance to make a big difference in the newly created organization with very ambitious growth agenda.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.

If you are a strategic thinker with passion for digital transformation and a strong track record in optimization and value realization, you should definitely apply and make change happen with Novonesis.Contact details:Yury Hembitski, Head of Global Procurement Excellence,Application deadline:31st October 2024Could our purpose be yours? Then apply today!At Novonesis we commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants. We recommend you not to attach a cover letter to your application. Instead, please include a few sentences in your resume/CV about why you are applying. To ensure a fair recruitment process, please refrain from adding a photo in your resume/CV.Novonesis is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All employment decisions are based on business needs without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, disability, or veteran status.Want to learn more?
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Location

Bagsværd, Hovedstaden

Job date

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 07:03:06 GMT

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