We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced individual to be the Business Lead for the Procure to Pay. You will be responsible to drive the ownership and change management of all processes required to align the business processes within the Procure to Pay framework. The successful candidate will ensure not only that the SAP deployment follows standard SAP and Industry Template processes and approaches, but also processes and mechanisms are in place to monitor and control end-to-end processes within the workstream of accountability. The successful candidate will develop and execute strategies to ensure the system aligns with and supports the objectives and requirements of the Procurement function and the broader CONMED organization.
- As the Business Lead, you will lead and direct the SAP Procure to Pay team to ensure program deliverables are met.
- Drive alignment on standard global Procure to Pay processes.
- Serve as a central facilitator in driving the definition of functional requirements for the Procure to Pay team.
- Lead the implementation of new, best practice Procure to Pay processes aligned with the new SAP Design.
- Ensure adoption of embedded system Procure to Pay processes to optimize value from SAP.
- Coordinate with business/process leaders allocated to the project as well as technical teams to ensure a smooth implementation and transition to SAP Procure to Pay.
- Drive required change and adoption of relevant best practices.
- Serve as a central facilitator in driving the definition of Procure to Pay functional requirements.
- Serve as a primary liaison with the Procurement function to ensure successful implementation of SAP
Key Leadership Competencies
- Open minded with experience driving transformational change
- Strategic Thinker: Ability to envision and plan long-term solutions
- Process Expertise: Strong business process aptitude; SME in Procure to Pay related processes
- Analytical Prowess: Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
- Interpersonal Skills:
- Collaborative and influential
- Adaptable and resilient
- Strong leadership and team-building capabilities
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree from accredited college or university
- At least 7 years of experience in the Procure to Pay area with experience in both direct and indirect purchasing and planning
Other Attributes:
- Participation in System (SAP, etc) implementations in similar capacity
- Strong understanding of Procure to Pay best practices
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience or training in Operational Excellence / LEAN methodology
- Master of Business Administration (MBA) or advanced degree in Computer Science
- More than 5 years in a Procure to Pay related discipline
- Experience with SAP Procurement, Ariba or similar Procurement tool
- Deeper and broader experience with ERP (e.g. SAP) implementations
- Experience in SAP Procurement system module implementation, and/or configuration
- Experience in leading teams on large-scale SAP programs and managing cross-functional teams.
- Professional certification such as PMP
- Experience in Medical Device, Pharmaceutical, or life science industry
Up to 50% travel required Disclosure as required by applicable law, the annual salary range for this position is 162,000- 252,000 . The actual compensation may vary based on geographic location, work experience, education, and skill level. The salary range is CONMED's good faith belief at the time of this posting. This role is not eligible for sponsorship. This job posting is anticipated to close on June 13, 2025. We may, however, extend this time period, in which case the posting will remain available on careers.conmed.com. Please submit your application as soon as possible as we will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis as we receive them. Benefits: CONMED offers a wide array of benefits to fit your unique needs. Visit our Benefits Page for more information.
- Competitive compensation
- Excellent healthcare including medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage
- Short & long term disability plus life insurance -- cost paid fully by CONMED
- Retirement Savings Plan (401K) -- CONMED matches your contributions dollar for dollar, with the potential for up to 7% per pay period
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan -- allows stock purchases at discounted price
- Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate level courses
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