Procurement Project Coordinator - ProRec Resource Solutions
Harrisburg, PA
About the Job
Procurement Project Coordinator
**Position Overview:**
We are seeking a Procurement Project Coordinator with a minimum of five (5) years of experience in SAP Procurement and Logistics modules. This role requires expertise in coordinating procurement activities for various services and materials, alongside a strong foundation in project management, supplier lifecycle management, and SAP S4 Sourcing and Procurement Fiori applications.
**Preferred Skills:**
- Strong attention to detail
- Analytical thinking
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
- Experience in complex project management, including planning, scheduling, monitoring, and problem-solving
- Extensive knowledge and experience in inventory management, warehouse management, and barcoding applications
- Supplier Lifecycle Management expertise
- Billing and invoicing experience with AP integration
- Vendor portal experience for supplier management
- Proficiency in Purchase Requisitions, Shopping Carts, approvals, Purchase Orders, RFx management, and vendor contracts
- Familiarity with SAP S4 Sourcing and Procurement applications and configuration
- Strong technical writing skills
**Key Position Duties:**
The Procurement Project Coordinator will be a central figure in coordinating SAP S4 procurement activities, acting as a subject matter expert (SME) for the ERP upgrade project. This role requires a deep understanding of SAP S4 Sourcing and Procurement and the ability to work collaboratively across departments to ensure project success. Responsibilities include:
1. **Project Leadership and SME Role**
- Serve as the business point of contact and SME for the ERP Upgrade Project, focusing on Contracting, Sourcing, and Procurement processes.
- Provide guidance on implementing and refining ERP enterprise software systems, applications, and related business processes.
2. **Subsystem Coordination and Policy Revision**
- Lead, coordinate, and support assigned Sourcing & Procurement subsystems, including data management, testing, and communication with the project team.
- Draft or revise policies and procedures as needed, based on project impact.
3. **Process Mapping and Adaptation**
- Familiarize with existing SAP/SRM Contracting, Sourcing, and Procurement business processes to map new business requirements accurately into the ERP design.
- Quickly adapt to PTC's current state business and system processes to facilitate efficient process mapping.
4. **Strategic Oversight and Reporting Development**
- Provide strategic oversight for existing and new business requirements, collaborating with IT and Master Data teams to develop efficient reporting solutions.
5. **Data Management and Reconciliation**
- Support data profiling and cleansing for Contracting, Sourcing, and Procurement master data and transactions.
- Conduct data reconciliations and validations to ensure alignment with project objectives.
6. **Testing, Gap Analysis, and Mitigation**
- Engage in all project testing activities, identifying and documenting any gaps, risks, and mitigation strategies to ensure project alignment with business needs.
7. **Go-Live and Hypercare Support**
- Provide cutover and hypercare support post-go-live to ensure smooth transitions and operational stability.
8. **ERP Workflow Development and Documentation**
- Develop and document workflow processes for ERP system operations, working closely with the system integrator and IT teams to implement complex workflows.
9. **Training and User Support**
- Assist in identifying training needs, providing initial training for new users, and creating user procedures, guidelines, and documentation as required.
10. **Change Management and System Upgrade Support**
- Ensure that modifications and upgrades are thoroughly tested before live implementation, supporting best practices in system and process change management, documentation, and the establishment of process standards.
This role is designed for a candidate with expertise in SAP S4 Procurement, strong project management skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, ensuring PTC's procurement operations align with best practices and organizational goals.
**Position Overview:**
We are seeking a Procurement Project Coordinator with a minimum of five (5) years of experience in SAP Procurement and Logistics modules. This role requires expertise in coordinating procurement activities for various services and materials, alongside a strong foundation in project management, supplier lifecycle management, and SAP S4 Sourcing and Procurement Fiori applications.
**Preferred Skills:**
- Strong attention to detail
- Analytical thinking
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
- Experience in complex project management, including planning, scheduling, monitoring, and problem-solving
- Extensive knowledge and experience in inventory management, warehouse management, and barcoding applications
- Supplier Lifecycle Management expertise
- Billing and invoicing experience with AP integration
- Vendor portal experience for supplier management
- Proficiency in Purchase Requisitions, Shopping Carts, approvals, Purchase Orders, RFx management, and vendor contracts
- Familiarity with SAP S4 Sourcing and Procurement applications and configuration
- Strong technical writing skills
**Key Position Duties:**
The Procurement Project Coordinator will be a central figure in coordinating SAP S4 procurement activities, acting as a subject matter expert (SME) for the ERP upgrade project. This role requires a deep understanding of SAP S4 Sourcing and Procurement and the ability to work collaboratively across departments to ensure project success. Responsibilities include:
1. **Project Leadership and SME Role**
- Serve as the business point of contact and SME for the ERP Upgrade Project, focusing on Contracting, Sourcing, and Procurement processes.
- Provide guidance on implementing and refining ERP enterprise software systems, applications, and related business processes.
2. **Subsystem Coordination and Policy Revision**
- Lead, coordinate, and support assigned Sourcing & Procurement subsystems, including data management, testing, and communication with the project team.
- Draft or revise policies and procedures as needed, based on project impact.
3. **Process Mapping and Adaptation**
- Familiarize with existing SAP/SRM Contracting, Sourcing, and Procurement business processes to map new business requirements accurately into the ERP design.
- Quickly adapt to PTC's current state business and system processes to facilitate efficient process mapping.
4. **Strategic Oversight and Reporting Development**
- Provide strategic oversight for existing and new business requirements, collaborating with IT and Master Data teams to develop efficient reporting solutions.
5. **Data Management and Reconciliation**
- Support data profiling and cleansing for Contracting, Sourcing, and Procurement master data and transactions.
- Conduct data reconciliations and validations to ensure alignment with project objectives.
6. **Testing, Gap Analysis, and Mitigation**
- Engage in all project testing activities, identifying and documenting any gaps, risks, and mitigation strategies to ensure project alignment with business needs.
7. **Go-Live and Hypercare Support**
- Provide cutover and hypercare support post-go-live to ensure smooth transitions and operational stability.
8. **ERP Workflow Development and Documentation**
- Develop and document workflow processes for ERP system operations, working closely with the system integrator and IT teams to implement complex workflows.
9. **Training and User Support**
- Assist in identifying training needs, providing initial training for new users, and creating user procedures, guidelines, and documentation as required.
10. **Change Management and System Upgrade Support**
- Ensure that modifications and upgrades are thoroughly tested before live implementation, supporting best practices in system and process change management, documentation, and the establishment of process standards.
This role is designed for a candidate with expertise in SAP S4 Procurement, strong project management skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, ensuring PTC's procurement operations align with best practices and organizational goals.
Source : ProRec Resource Solutions
