ZEISS is an internationally leading technology company operating in the optics and optoelectronics industries. Our company is shaping technological progress and through its solutions, is extending the horizon of the world of optics and associated areas.

ZEISS develops, produces and distributes highly innovative solutions for industrial metrology and quality assurance, microscopy for the life sciences and materials research, as well as medical technology for diagnostics and treatment in ophthalmology and microsurgery. The name ZEISS is also synonymous with the world's leading lithography optics which are used by the chip industry to manufacture semiconductor components. There is global demand for trendsetting ZEISS brand products such as eyeglass lenses, camera lenses and binoculars. ZEISS consists of four segments: Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology, Industrial Quality & Research, Medical Technology and Consumer Markets.

The business has a unique opportunity to realign business processes globally and make the entire Group ready for the future. Today, around 14,000 employees work with existing SAP ERP systems. They call up over 50 million transactions every month.

ZEISS aims to standardize and regularize different ERP systems, from numerous companies across the entire Group during the changeover from SAP R/3 to SAP S/4HANA. The goal is to be as close as possible to the SAP standard and to harmonize processes across all segments and countries wherever it makes sense, focusing around; Efficiency, Effectivity, Speed, Flexibility & Compliance.

The project is as exciting as it is complex. FIT4 is an essential lever in implementing the Company’s #agenda25

Taking responsibility for the analysis and coordination of the elaboration of global end-to-end Procure-To-Pay business processes and requirements in alignment with business representatives of the ZEISS IQR segment and IT experts

Analyze (regional/segment-specific) business requirements towards the global template SAP S/4HANA system in local fit-gap analyses under leadership of deputy/hub process owners

Drive adaptation of end-to-end business processes (incl. process modelling) towards FIT4 goals of harmonization and standardization and liaise with entity business experts on preparatory work, e.g., data cleansing

Develop process maps and process models to illustrate adapted business processes

Design and own test cases and conduct functional end-to-end tests in the SAP S/4HANA system

Define and execute the Cut-Over strategy with a focus on data migration and roles setup and ensure a smooth transition

Contribute, as organized by training lead, to creation of training materials, and, if required, support end user training

Bachelor's degree in Business Informatics, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or related field

2-6 years of relevant professional experience with reference in procurement

In-depth understanding of end-to-end Procure-To-Pay business processes  like Supplier management, Purchase order processing, Integration with procurement-related processes & systems, e.g., logistics, intercompany purchasing, Open Text VIM, Concur and Jaggaer

Proven track record in handling complex projects within larger international companies and various stakeholders

Experience with SAP R/3 (and ideally SAP S/4HANA) as well as relevant third-party business systems

Relevant industry knowledge

Excellent conceptual, results-oriented and communication skills

Ability to build networks and keenness to work in intercultural and interdisciplinary global team

Business fluent in English and German (must have)

Willingness to travel (up to 50-70%)

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