What if you were given the opportunity to make a difference?
It`s time to embrace your Infinite Possibilities! This is your opportunity to be a part of International Paper, a Fortune 500 company and global leader in paper and packaging products. IP is known for our commitment to the environment and cutting-edge technology. We have spent more than 100 years creating new ideas and we are looking for people who can collaborate to help us build on our history while creating future success.
We are an established and expanding Global Business Services Center in Krakow. Thanks to our engaged employees and operational excellence we provide advanced services in the areas of Finance, IT, Global Sourcing, Supply Chain and Global Customer Service.
You have the opportunity to contribute your unique talents as you develop a rewarding career and learn from experts in our diverse and international work environment.
In this role you will be responsible for Procure to Pay process (P2P) change management, best practices roll-out, related trainings delivery, system testing and supporting International Paper internal customers.
In your role you will be a key enabler in EMEA Global Sourcing team to assure the efficient and effective execution of both the Procurement and Sourcing processes by aligning procurement systems, SharePoint, internet pages and providing user support across EMEA 27+ facilities.
Procure to Pay Project Lead is expected to understand the end to end Procure to Pay process, being SAP Materials Management (SAP MM) and SRM (Supplier Relationship Management) expert, be able to manage projects on behalf of the International Paper sourcing organization.
- Define business requirements with users and stakeholders for any new projects or enhancements
- Drive and manage multiple projects through the established change control process towards implementation
- Provide procurement and storeroom systems and processes improvement, standardization, and support for paper mills and box plants in EMEA
- Conduct system testing prior enhancement implementation of go-live
- Provide hyper-care period users support
- Develop training documentation and ensure effective communication on new processes, projects or enhancements
- Conduct change management as required for procurement system end-users
- Provide SAP MM and SAP SRM user support for sourcing and procurement processes
- Conduct training on business analysis tools, SAP, BW and other procurement systems
- Support new facilities enrolment into SAP procurement model
- Provide timely, high quality operational and user support as required
- Represent EMEA as Subject Matter Expert in International Paper global projects and implementations
- Bachelor degree in business related field
- General Procurement, Storeroom and/or Finance experience
- Advanced SAP MM, BW, FI knowledge
- Experience in ARIBA will be an asset
- Project Management knowledge
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Suite – Excel, Word, Power Point, Access
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English is essential
- Ability to communicate in French, Spanish, Italian, Polish or Russian would be an advantage
- Analytical skills (data analysis)
- Ability to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously
- The role will involve business travel up to 20% of working time
- Strategic thinking
- Proactive approach, creativity and focus on self-development
- Drive for results
- Very good knowledge of MS Office tools
- Good organizational skills
- Flexibility for business travels
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English is a must
- Ability to communicate in French, Italian, Spanish, Polish or Russian - would be a plus
If you are excited about this role, please send us your application with a statement below.
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