Senior Manager, Sourcing Systems & Process

If you were the Senior Manager, Sourcing Systems & Process, here are some of the core activities you would be doing:

• Representing Sourcing & Supply Planning teams throughout each stage of the systems & process projects, from Business Requirement Documentation through testing to go-live
• Driving the overall business readiness prior to project go-live on behalf of the Sourcing teams
• Identifying where there are gaps between business requirements and process/system design, and leading the evaluation of potential solutions to address those gaps as needed
• Acting as the point of contact and representative of Sourcing teams to ensure that their needs are considered end-to-end across the systems & processes implemented
• Ensuring best practices and process optimization are built at the design stage for future enhancements focused on long term scale, not short-term benefit
• Documenting, directly and indirectly, the current and future state of all business processes affected by systems projects at hand
• Identifying operational changes between current state and future state processes, and leading and coordinating the process/system change within the internal departments to ensure successful implementation
• Acting as the Sourcing team business partner for all other departments involved to drive a common business design and data consistency
• Communicating the end-state consistently to the project team and notify project leadership of any challenges to the plan
• Holding stakeholders (at all levels) accountable to committed timelines and deliverables
• Develops and maintains a healthy and effective working relationship with Supply Chain leaders for ongoing collaboration on process changes and improvements
• Builds and develops a high performing team providing clear guidance on tasks and priorities, mentorship, and inspiration in driving their career forward

Here are some of the things you could be working on in the future:

• Initiatives relating to SAP enhancements and Business Transformation upgrades 
• New Technology / Business Processes and Supply Chain related priorities 

Are you our next Senior Manager, Sourcing Systems & Process?

• You have a Bachelor's degree, ideally in Supply Chain and / or Project Management
• You have 8+ years experience working in sourcing and/or supply chain related roles, with at least 2 in a leadership role
• You have proven experience in leading ERP implementations (preferably SAP), Sourcing / Supply Chain systems transformations, and process improvements
• You have your Project Management Professional (PMP) certification as a plus
• You have a strong knowledge of Supply Chain principles
• You have strong understanding of Sourcing / Planning processes, supply chain processes, including but not limited to procurement, Long Range / Short Range Planning, and other related business processes and can effectively transfer this knowledge to less senior members of the team
• You are a great communicator, both verbal and written, with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• You have proven experience in stakeholder management and building relationships across departments in all levels of the organization.
• You have the ability to think strategically and align Supply Chain & adjacent systems and transformation initiatives with organization goals and objectives
• You are experienced in developing and executing strategic plans for Supply Chain systems optimization and innovation and can do this independently
• You can formulate and drive actions for your department to achieve your team’s vision and goals independently
• You are adaptable and a forward-thinker, while making sure that your team understands the why behind the departmental objectives and any changes from it as required
• You are invested in developing your team members to harness their potentials that they wouldn’t be able to do on their own
• You have strong ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively for you and your team
• You have experience in developing reports for analysis and decision-making, with a strong aptitude for spreadsheets and visual diagrams (e.g., flowcharts, PowerPoint presentations, etc.)
• You can effectively influence actions from stakeholders at all levels
• You are proficient in project management methodologies and tools, with a track record of successfully leading complex projects from initiation to completion within budget and timeline constraints
• You have a drive to learn and participate and are willing to stay updated on emerging trends, technologies, and best practices in financial systems and transformation.
• You are proactive in identifying the root cause of issues and developing solutions
• You remain highly flexible and adaptable to changing business environment and priorities
• You remain highly flexible and adaptable to changing business environment and priorities