Procure to Pay Accelerator

About the Role:
We are looking for a Procurement Operations Specialist located in Dubai, UAE. This role provides a unique opportunity to join a global technology company dedicated to driving energy innovation for a balanced planet. You will partner closely with global and regional procurement teams, the Global Finance Shared Service Center, and department buyers on source-to-pay activities. This includes vendor onboarding, material pricing, purchase requisition to purchase order conversion, managing invoice disputes, and serving as a subject matter expert in processes, systems, or compliance. You will also engage in the testing and execution of future Source to Pay processes, collaborate with suppliers to create punch-out or hosted catalogs, convert purchase requisitions to purchase orders for materials and services not covered by catalogs, and train end users on current and future procurement processes.

What’s in it For You:

• The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth
• The support of an organization that values diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve the best outcomes
• Thrive in a company that emphasizes sustainability, drives a safety-focused culture, and is recognized as one of the most ethical companies globally
• Access to Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that foster a diverse and inclusive workplace
• Access to multiple knowledge sharing platforms to enhance collaboration and engagement

What You Will Do:

• Set up and maintain outline agreements in SAP globally in line with the requirements of the sourcing team
• Review blocked invoices to ensure timely resolution
• Prepare training documents for review of existing procedures and to guide others when necessary
• Utilize data cleansing tools to audit Procurement data, maintaining vendor master data as per standards
• Manage workload effectively using appropriate application tools and resources
• Assist in the resolution of supplier issues and work with functions to address billing discrepancies and shipment condition accuracy
• Monitor compliance reports, invoice dispute resolutions, supplier management, and PR/PO cycle time
• Develop and execute action plans to correct errors and implement changes to prevent recurrence
• Participate in special projects focused on automation and process improvements
• Document procurement workflows and assist in process standardization
• Identify systemic issues and recommend process improvements, integrating procurement updates into departmental processes
• Assist stakeholders in the procure-to-pay process, including PR/PO creation and issue resolutions

S4 HANA Project:

• Accountable for rolling out the future SAP-based solution (Global Template) for the procure-to-pay (P2P) process, including requirements gathering, analysis/design workshops, and solution design to meet business goals
• Assist in the configuration, testing, and deployment of procurement functionalities, including Purchase Requisition, Purchase Order, Supplier Management, and Invoice Processing
• Participate in developing solution design documents, functional design documents, test plans, and test scripts
• Provide end-user training, documentation, and ongoing support to ensure effective system adoption
• Lead and execute end-to-end testing for procure-to-pay functionalities
• Monitor and report on rollout progress, risks, and mitigation strategies
• Support data migration, validation, and cleansing activities related to procurement master data
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, procurement policies, and regulatory requirements

Key Behaviors and Competencies:

• Collaborative mindset in working across multi-functional teams in global locations
• Integrity and strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to utilize data and metrics
• Significant experience in procure-to-pay processes and continuous improvement
• Skills in leading end-to-end projects globally
• Experience in identifying and implementing procurement operational and process efficiencies
• Advanced problem-solving skills involving data and systems

Minimum Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 3 or more years of experience in large SAP transformation projects, with SAP MM and S4 MM experience required
• Proven hands-on experience in implementing and rolling out SAP S4 Hana, specifically in the primary module of MM (Procurement)
• Robotic Process Automation experience is a plus
• Experience with a source-to-pay platform like GEP, SAP Ariba is highly preferred
• Experience managing and delivering multiple projects, tasks, and initiatives simultaneously
• Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment with strong attention to detail and multi-tasking capabilities.