Procure-to-Pay SAP Integration Lead - Remote

Work Flexibility: Remote

Who We Want

Detail-oriented process improvers. Critical thinkers who naturally see opportunities to develop and optimize work processes - finding ways to simplify, standardize and automate.

Collaborative partners. People who build and leverage cross-functional relationships to bring together ideas, data and insights to drive continuous improvement in functions.

Dedicated achievers. People who thrive in a fast-paced environment and will stop at nothing to ensure a project is complete and meets regulations and expectations.

What You Will Do

As our Procure-to-Pay SAP Integration Lead you will act as key Business Process Lead for the GQO Procurement team's Finished Goods-Buy (FG-Buy) operation for the global SAP deployment at Stryker. This role will drive implementation of Procurement To-Be Template processes to the FG-Buy team's Direct Procurement process and the respective suppliers. Responsible for scoping, confirming system design, testing, cutover, hypercare, and data management support for the Procurement function and specific to the FG-Buy Suppliers and parts. Act as key Power User for the respective release and train all Direct Procurement end users and suppliers with the goal of achieving process harmonization. Assists with other Workstream needs through all aspects of the program to achieve deployment milestones.

Main responsibilities:

• Single point of contact for the Accelerate and Division Deployment Teams for Direct Procurement processes, suppliers, and parts
• Identify, review, and confirm suppliers and parts that will be transferring to the FG-Buy team
• Responsible for the timely completion of project activities within the procurement process area, focused primarily process understanding / harmonization, testing, training, data conversion, cutover, and hyper-care
• Align Direct Procurement scope and process understanding with the Accelerate team and confirm all end-to-end (E2E) scenarios that the FG-Buy team will have to support after project completion
• Work closely with other IS team members to drive E2E solution adoption for the FG-Buy scope
• Coordinate involvement of business process experts (BPEs) and Subject Matter Experts (SME's) to ensure they understand the end-to-end business process steps and data flows.
• Support change management, training, business process mapping and cutover deliverables specific for the procurement function and for the Buying Center suppliers and parts.
• Supports activities to enable rapid decisions making and the resolutions of risks, issues and key decisions.

Additionally, this position may also perform any and/or all the following tasks as assigned:

Systems Knowledge

• Key System Power User - act as lead trainer for GQO Procurement and FG-Buy Teams
• Update SAP and/or Direct Procurement training materials as required per the new scope

Testing

• Work with testing team to turn business scenarios and requirements into test scenarios and expected outcomes for the identified scope
• Participate in scoping activities for SIT Testing, User-Acceptance-Testing (UAT), and Day-In-The-Life (DITL) Testing
• Prepare test scenarios and data as needed for successful outcomes. Observe and/or execute testing for the Buying Center specific scope during UAT and DITL.
• Provide feedback on testing meeting the intent of design.

Data Loads

• Gain extensive understanding of the supplier and part master data
• Train Division team members on specific procurement data elements in SAP
• Support the Division in preparing, loading, and reviewing procurement specific data as needed per the program timelines
• Train end users on applicable procurement data

Supplier Enablement

• Identify and confirm suppliers for integration into the FG-Buy team
• Confirm the enablement scope with Accelerate Leads and Division team members
• Support enablement discussions and training with Suppliers
• Develop and execute test scenarios with Accelerate, Division and the Suppliers to be completed during Day-In-The-Life (DITL)
• Troubleshoot issues during Hypercare

Cutover / Hypercare

• Develop cutover plan for agreed-upon FG-Buy scope
• Confirm details with Accelerate and Division team members as needed
• Review and train Direct Procurement end users and suppliers on cutover plans
• Communicate changes, recommendations, and procedures to business teams
• Oversee and execute cutover
• Update the business on the status of cutover on a weekly basis
• Support end users in logging tickets for issues and defects found after go-live
• Oversee Advanced-Shipment-Notice (ASN) activities between the Procurement team and Suppliers
• Manage ERP system alerts and troubleshoot issues related to purchasing receipts, supplier on-time delivery, and inventory accuracy with the end users

What You Will Need

• BS, BA in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Finance, or equivalent required
• Masters in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Finance, or equivalent is a plus
• Minimum 3+ years of industry experience and with knowledge in SAP, purchasing system/procedures, and supplier management is highly preferred.
• Broad experience across related processes areas to consider upstream and downstream impacts and implications.
• Prior experience on an ERP, major business-system, or large-scale transformational projects or programs preferred.
• Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships within Stryker divisions and geographies.
• 'Player-manager' type resource that can manage resources, track status as well as complete deliverables.
• Leader that collaborates effectively across functions has strong influence skills, process orientation, and can build consensus and drive change.
• Exhibits acute business acumen and understanding of organizational issues and challenges
• Exhibits strong business acumen and understanding of organizational issues and challenges

• $65,400- $132,300salary plus bonus eligible + Benefits (Health, Vision, Dental, 401K, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program, Wellbeing Program, Employee Stock Purchase Program). This information reflects the anticipated salary range for this position based on current national data. Actual minimum and maximum may vary based location. Individual pay is based on skills, experience, and other relevant factors.

Travel Percentage: 10%

Stryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Stryker is an EO employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability.

Stryker Corporation will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.