Overview:
TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients worldwide. Our client is a top manufacturer of roofing and waterproofing solutions in North America operating 30 locations throughout the U.S. They offer a range of products for both commercial and residential roofing along with pavement coatings.
Title: STP Subject Matter Expert Lead
Work Location: Parsippany NJ 07054
Duration: 11 Months
Job Type: Contract
Work Type: Onsite
Job Description:
Team or Function Overview:
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The Subject Matter Expert Lead role is to optimize business processes to drive growth enhance
customer satisfaction and achieve long term success at the client.
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By standardizing evolving innovating and anchoring the processes we will help achieve the company goals and deliver value for our customers during the project timeline.
Summary:
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Reporting to the Director Global Process STP the Subject Matter Expert Lead will be instrumental in the ERP implementation focusing on refining procurement processes for cost savings and compliance.
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The role entails advancing strategic sourcing fostering supplier relationships and
ensuring the ERP aligns with the project charters business objectives.
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Additionally it involves developing test scenarios and participating in User Acceptance Testing as well as becoming a super user and trainer in the software thereby boosting proficiency across the organization.
Essential Duties:
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Leverage an indepth understanding of existing procurement processes best practices
and industry trends to inform and align procurement strategies with the ERP implementation.
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Provide key process and business requirements during the design phase of the ERP project.
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Utilize proficiency in strategic sourcing techniques encompassing category management
supplier evaluation and negotiation to evaluate the ERP systems procurement module and
support configuration.
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This configuration needs to ensure adherence to ERP best practices fostering optimal efficiency and costeffectiveness within the procurement process
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Apply expertise in Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) to establish and maintain strong
supplier relationships within the context of the ERP implementation emphasizing quality costeffectiveness and performance alignment.
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Conduct thorough spend analysis within the ERP system to identify costsaving opportunities
and ensure that the ERPs procurement functionality is utilized to its full potential.
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Manage contracts effectively using the ERPs contract management features ensuring
compliance with procurement policies and minimizing risk in alignment with the ERP
implementation goals.
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Support the streamlining and optimization of Source To Pay (S2P) processes within the ERP
system aiming for seamless integration and improved efficiency and cost savings.
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Ensure compliance and risk mitigation within the ERP procurement modules aligning with
regulatory requirements and ERP best practices.
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Exhibit strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with crossfunctional teams
endusers suppliers and stakeholders during the ERP implementation ensuring a smooth
transition and alignment with ERPrelated objectives.
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Support change management efforts within the ERP procurement modules driving successful
implementation of ERPrelated changes and securing stakeholder buyin for ERP adoption.
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Combine a deep understanding of existing S2P processes with the ability to envision and plan
for future improvements within the context of the ERP system ensuring seamless integration
and alignment with ERP objectives.
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.
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Become a super user of the ERP procurement modules proficiently navigating and
supporting others in using ERP software and processes while serving as a primary trainer for
ERPrelated functions across the organization.
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Be problem solving oriented to continuously drive value across the organization
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Be a Champion of Change and support the GPO team in driving changes across the
organization.
Under This Roof We Require
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Bachelors degree required
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510 years related experience required.
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Previous experience in an enterprisewide ERP implementation preferred.
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Previous project experience preferred.
Under This Roof We Also Value
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Excellent project management and follow up skills
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Excellent change management and new process rollout skills
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Ability to create engagement and drive top performance
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Ability to influence crossfunctional teams
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Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills across all levels.
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Experience with both business and technology leadership relationships including
performance reporting and executivelevel presentation; strong political and interpersonal
skills are critical drivers of success in this role
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Knowledge and ability to understand and support development of department policies and
procedures.
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Knowledge of and ability to follow Company goals and missions philosophy and policies and
procedures
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Ability to manage multiple demands in a fastpaced deadline driven environment
TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.