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Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship not available.

Our client is seeking an SAP Sourcing Migration Specialist in Devens, MA.

Role Description

Purpose and Scope of the Position:

This role will be pivotal in ensuring the successful migration from Oracle to SAP, focusing on transactional procurement data and processes. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of SAP, sourcing, and SAP migrations, along with a strong attention to detail and time management skills.

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Business Process Transactional Lead: Serve as the transactional Sourcing Process Data Lead and SAP Subject Matter Expert and drive best-in-class business processes and acumen for successful ERP implementation.
• Consulting and Escalation Support: Act as the SAP Procurement and ASL Champion, providing consulting and escalation support.
• Training: Train Site Procurement Teams and Stakeholders on SAP Procurement activities to ensure accurate execution of Procurement processes.
• Program Sessions: Attend all Project program sessions as transactional Subject Matter Expert. Ensure all Procurement timelines and milestones are met.
• Consistency in Processes: Ensure consistent site and global transactional ways of working through the entire migration process for all Procurement related activities.
• Data Migration Support: Provide transactional support in reviewing data from one ERP System to the other. Ensure data compliance and accuracy between both systems and remediate any discrepancies that are found.
• Procurement Data Ownership: Ensure consistent alignment on sourcing strategy, including lead times, pricing, vendor IDs, UPOM, AUOM, etc.
• DCT Verification and Validation: Create, validate, and support Site Procurement Data Files (DCTs) (e.g., alternate unit of measure, Lead times, pricing, purchasing standards, Contracts, Purchasing Information Records, Source List, etc.) in support of simulated to Production data Loads.
• Data Testing: Complete all required user acceptance testing for data migration with a focus on the SAP Approved Supplier Lists, Outline Agreements, Source Lists, and Purchasing Info Records.
• Cutover Planning and Post Go-Live Support: Support all cutover planning from Oracle to SAP and all post go-live activities.
• Vendor Setup: Manage vendor setup from one ERP System to another ERP Systems (i.e., Oracle to SAP).
• Dual Sourcing Setup: When applicable, update and maintain the material dual sourcing strategy and Vendor Maintenance.
• Approved Supplier List and Material Qualification Support: Provide support for Approved Supplier List DCTs, material qualification, and transaction updates in the ASL.

Skills & Requirements

Education:
o Bachelor’s Degree required

Experience:
o Minimum 3 -5 years of multi-disciplined procurement experience.
o Experience with direct procurement preferred.
o Preferred experience in a technical, operational, or business role within the relevant industry.
o Prior cGMP experience in biopharmaceuticals, pharmaceuticals, and/or medical device industry is highly preferred.
o Experience in SAP implementation and deployment in Procurement & Supply Planning is highly preferred.
o Strong Proficiency with SAP and/or other ERP systems is preferred.
o Strong proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel. Experience using Infinity desired.
o Demonstrated independence with minimal supervision from senior management.
o Relevant industry certifications (CPM/CPSM/CSCP/CPIM) are preferred.
o Ability to work cross-functionally as a critical member of Project Team.
o Exceptional communication skills, able to communicate at multiple levels within the company.
o Proactive, creative, and analytic approach to continuous improvement in procurement services.
o Demonstrated high degree of independence, requiring minimal supervision from senior management.

Benefits/Other Compensation

This position is a contract/temporary role where Hays offers you the opportunity to enroll in full medical benefits, dental benefits, vision benefits, 401K and Life Insurance ($20,000 benefit).

Why Hays?

You will be working with a professional recruiter who has intimate knowledge of the industry and market trends. Your Hays recruiter will lead you through a thorough screening process in order to understand your skills, experience, needs, and drivers. You will also get support on resume writing, interview tips, and career planning, so when there’s a position you really want, you’re fully prepared to get it.

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We also believe that actions speak louder than words.
In that regard, we train our staff on ensuring inclusivity throughout the entire recruitment process and counsel our clients on these principles. If you have any questions about Hays or any of our processes, please contact us.

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