Meta Resources Group

Direct Procurement Deployment Lead

Meta Resources Group

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Remote • 🇺🇸 United States

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Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

ERPServiceNow

About the role

  • Plan and manage end-to-end deployment activities for Direct Procurement (Req-to-PO).
  • Define scope, milestones, dependencies, resources, and risk mitigation plans.
  • Translate global procurement design into site-specific implementation guidance.
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure timely and high-quality rollout.
  • Track workstream progress and report status, risks, and blockers.
  • Own defect management for the Direct Materials stream, including triage and resolution.
  • Work closely with system integrators and IT teams to resolve SIT/UAT defects.
  • Monitor legacy system dependencies to ensure uninterrupted supply during transition.
  • Serve as the main point of contact for Direct Procurement within the P2P program.
  • Prepare clear status updates, dashboards, and presentations for leadership.
  • Represent the ERP program to plant managers, supply chain leads, and local teams.
  • Translate technical issues and testing results into business-friendly messaging.
  • Lead and coordinate User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for Direct Procurement.
  • Personally validate complex SAP scenarios such as subcontracting, consignment, and quality inspection integration.
  • Ensure system readiness and defect resolution prior to go-live.
  • Support change adoption by guiding operational teams through new SAP processes.
  • Enable a Train-the-Trainer model for key users.
  • Help users transition from legacy procurement processes to S/4HANA standards.
  • Monitor KPIs, compliance, and adoption after deployment.
  • Drive issue resolution during hypercare.
  • Ensure smooth handover to business-as-usual support teams.

Requirements

  • 8+ years of experience in Direct Procurement, Materials Management, or Manufacturing Supply Chain.
  • Hands-on experience with SAP implementation or global ERP rollout projects.
  • Prior exposure to SAP S/4HANA strongly preferred.
  • Strong understanding of Direct Procurement Procure-to-Pay processes.
  • Working knowledge of SAP MM / PP (e.g., MRP analysis, PO processing).
  • Experience supporting inventory-managed materials in manufacturing environments.
  • Experience using defect and testing tools such as Jira, VERA, ServiceNow, or similar.
  • Familiarity with SIT, UAT, and deployment validation cycles.
  • Experience with process mapping, data analysis, and root-cause methodologies.
  • Ability to review and refine Signavio (or similar) process models.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
  • Structured, solution-oriented problem-solving approach.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, global environment.
  • Strong collaboration skills across Procurement, Finance, AP, IT, and Operations.
  • Experience working in global or complex organizational environments.
  • Language: Advanced English required (additional languages a plus).
  • Willingness to travel occasionally (up to 20%).
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Flexible work hours
  • Paid time off
  • Remote work options

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
SAPSAP S/4HANASAP MMSAP PPProcure-to-Pay processesdefect managementprocess mappingdata analysisroot-cause methodologiesUser Acceptance Testing
Soft skills
strong communication skillssolution-oriented problem-solvingability to manage multiple prioritiesstrong collaboration skillsinfluence stakeholdersstructured approachguiding operational teamstraining and mentoringadaptabilitystakeholder engagement