Procurement Business Process Owner

Description

Lactalis USA is currently seeking candidates to join our Procurement team in either Buffalo, NY or Chicago, IL!

Lactalis, the world leader in dairy, is a family-owned business with more than 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals worldwide, committed to nurturing the future by providing healthy and delicious dairy products that bring people together every day. We produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together every day. We offer an enviable range of dairy brands including Galbani®, Président®, Kraft® Natural Cheese, Cracker Barrel®, Black Diamond®, Parmalat®, Siggi’s®, and Stonyfield Organic® in addition to several brands imported from our affiliates in Europe. 

At Lactalis, our core values of AMBITION, ENGAGEMENT, and SIMPLICITY are at the heart of everything we do. We are dedicated to building a safe, diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace and we know that our candidates come from many different backgrounds, cultures, and experiences. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job posting, we still encourage you to apply and share with us your STORY, your PASSION, and your EXPERTISE!  You may be just the perfect candidate for this or other roles within our company. 

From your PASSION to ours

The Procurement Business Process Owner (BPO) is a key position within LUSA Transformation Management Office, responsible for driving change and delivering value. The Procurement BPO is responsible for managing and optimizing the Procurement processes within the SAP system. This role involves collaborating with various departments to ensure business operations processes are aligned with SAP Core Model design and Lactalis corporate goals. This role involves ensuring that SAP Core Model Procurement modules operate efficiently and effectively, aligning with business requirements and compliance standards. The SAP Procurement BPO will lead process improvement initiatives, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and provide expert guidance on SAP Procurement functionalities. 

Function Challenges: The Lactalis Group has embarked on an enterprise processes standardization strategy that requires successful implementation of the "Lactalis Integrated System" (L.I.S.) program, based on SAP Core Model and a suite of integrated applications. We are seeking an experienced ERP Procurement BPO to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and optimizing procurement processes through SAP S/4HANA, including supporting applications. This role requires a strong understanding of procurement best practices, ERP systems, and BPO operations.  

Key Stakeholders: 

· LAG Procurement Business Area team(s) – Procurement Management 

· Information System - LIS Technical Program Manager 

· BPO Core Model O2C in Laval France 

· BPOs of other Streams in the US 

· LIS Roll Out manager of the different divisions in the US 

· IT Teams (Internal & external service providers) 

Key Responsibilities:

SAP Process Management: 

• Ensure the adoption of the processes defined in the Core Model and propose continuous improvement and optimization in their business area.  
• Oversee and manage end-to-end Procurement processes within the SAP Core Model, including modules such as Demand & Supply Planning, Warehouse Management, Logistics Management, Order to Cash, Transportation Management, Customer Service, Master Data, and others as relevant.  
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement changes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. 
• Develop and maintain process documentation and ensure adherence to standardized procedures. 
• Collaboration and Communication: 
• Work closely with cross-functional teams including corporate and USIT, and other business units to align LIS Core Model Procurement processes with organizational objectives. 
• Serve as the primary point of contact for Procurement -related SAP process issues and inquiries. 
• Facilitate regular meetings and workshops with stakeholders to gather input and provide updates on process improvements. 
• System Enhancement and Integration: 
• Partner with IT to evaluate and implement LIS Core Model and tools 
• Ensure seamless integration of SAP with other enterprise systems. 
• Monitor system performance and address any issues that impact financial processes. 

Compliance and Risk Management: 

• Ensure financial processes comply with regulatory requirements and internal policies.