
Direct Procurement Business Process Analyst – Care Enablement
Meta Resources Group
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • 🇺🇸 United States
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SeniorLead
Tech Stack
ERP
About the role
- Conduct in-depth analysis of current Manufacturing Direct Procurement processes, including Bill of Materials (BOM) management, receiving, and inventory control.
- Identify gaps, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement in policy, process, controls, and technology.
- Develop and implement quick-win initiatives, such as data cleanup and procedural updates, to streamline operations ahead of the S/4HANA migration.
- Assess and enhance process controls to mitigate risks and ensure compliance with global standards.
- Standardize procedures to promote consistency across regions, categories, and user groups.
- Design and deploy a global Direct Procurement template that integrates seamlessly with Plan-to-Make and Quote-to-Cash functions.
- Create and maintain detailed process documentation, including SOPs and process narratives, to reflect standardized system logic.
- Resolve complex design challenges, balancing global standardization with practical usability for manufacturing operations.
- Partner with cross-functional teams, including Supply Chain Planners, Manufacturing Site Teams, and IT, to gather requirements and ensure alignment.
- Lead User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for manufacturing-specific scenarios, such as subcontracting and consignment.
- Act as a key driver for the Direct Material stream, ensuring timely execution, risk escalation, and stakeholder readiness.
- Provide training and support to operational teams to facilitate smooth process adoption.
Requirements
- 8+ years of experience in Procure-to-Pay (P2P), Procurement Operations, or related fields
- Deep knowledge of P2P processes, ERP systems, workflow tools, and invoice automation
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate business needs into actionable improvements
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with a track record of influencing decision-making
- Experience with process mapping tools (e.g., Signavio) and root-cause analysis methodologies
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, global environment and manage multiple priorities effectively
- Proficiency in Lean/Six Sigma or continuous improvement frameworks is a plus
- Exposure to digital transformation initiatives, such as automation, workflow redesign, or AI/ML applications
- Fluency in English (advanced level); additional languages are beneficial
Benefits
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
Procure-to-Pay (P2P)Procurement OperationsBill of Materials (BOM) managementinventory controldata cleanupprocess mappingLean/Six Sigmaroot-cause analysisdigital transformationinvoice automation
Soft skills
analytical skillsproblem-solving skillscommunication skillsstakeholder managementinfluencing decision-makingability to manage multiple prioritiesadaptabilitycollaborationtraining and supportprocess adoption