Overview
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Location: Zurich; 2-3 days per week. Required: SAP S4HANA, P2P, SAP Ariba; German (professional) and English (professional) proficiency.
Responsibilities
* Oversee that purchase requisitions (PRs) created by business units follow proper processes and use approved vendors via the right buy-pay channel, using an in-depth knowledge of SAP Ariba
* Assist end users with vendor onboarding request issues or process questions after validating the need of the new vendor in SAP Ariba
* Ensure SAP S/4HANA and SAP Ariba system accuracy (lead times, pricing, catalog content, commodities, payment terms, pre-payment, etc.) to support smooth PR creation by business units
* Provide data on operational KPIs (e.g., delivery reliability, PO cycle times, supplier responsiveness, spend data, invoice data, vendor master data)
* Educate business units on the right process to apply in compliance with the Spend Policy
Qualifications
* At least 5 years of relevant P2P experience, often gained through roles such as Purchasing Agent with progressive responsibility
* Strong knowledge of Ariba P2P suite including Guided Buying
* Experience working with SAP S/4HANA (MM, SD desirable)
* Customer-focused and improvement-oriented mindset with a strong drive for compliance
* Able to balance enforcing standards with a supportive and collaborative attitude
* Fluent in English and at least C1 level German
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Purchasing and Supply Chain
Industries
* Staffing and Recruiting
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