Job Title: Head of Sourcing TransformationLocation: Middle East - GCCPackage: $8,000 - $11,500 USD per month, plus housing, transportation, & utility allowances.I\'m currently partnering with a global hospitality group with their search for a Head of Sourcing Transformation.The group are arguably market leaders in what they do, having been recognised with multiple global awards over the past 10+ years - and they are now embarking on a very exciting transformation internally, as they are looking for someone who can help spearhead & drive their ERP transformation.This role will report directly into the CFO & VP for Financial Reporting & Planning, and in short you\'ll ultimately be responsible for leading and driving the transformation of group sourcing and procurement processes through technology solutions by designing and implementing new ways of working. Owning and delivering the ERP transformation project from sourcing and procurement perspective, champion the transition towards digital and touchless operations, develop and implement automation initiatives, serve as a strategic partner to the leadership in redefining and transforming the sourcing and procurement function to achieve operational excellence, efficiency and strategic alignment with organisational goals and objectives. Oversee design and implementation of ERP transformation project across the end to end sourcing and procurement processes, optimise sourcing and procurement strategies, streamline operations, enhance supplier relationships and leverage data driven insights to drive efficiency and value creation by fostering collaboration and innovation.What you\'ll be doing:

• Develop a comprehensive transformation strategy, encompassing vision, objectives, goals and actionable plans to drive growth, innovation and operational excellence.
• Lead the design, standardisation and optimisation of end to end process workflows to reduce complexities and improve productivity.
• Champion simplification initiatives across sourcing and procurement processes eliminating redundancies, minimising barriers and enhancing user experience.
• Foster culture of innovation, leveraging emerging technologies, best practices and creative solutions to transform processes and delivery value.
• Own ERP transformation from sourcing and procurement perspective ensuring alignment with strategic objectives, design principles and organisational priorities.
• Champion transition towards self-service and touchless processing by optimising processes and implementing automation solutions.

What you\'ll need:

• Bachelors Degree or Equivalent with Minimum 10 years of job-related experience.
• 10 years of experience in leading business transformation and ERP implementation (Oracle/SAP).
• 5 years of experience in process improvement, operational excellence, or related field.
• Proven experience in global team management (50+ FTE).
• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional process improvement projects.
• Professional Certifications in Oracle and SAP ERP systems.
• Minimum of 5 years of SAP S4 Hana /Oracle Fusion Project Execution/management experience.
• 5 years directly leading ERP implementation and roll outs.
• Demonstrated experience with project management/Agile delivery/ITIL in a regulated environment.
• Experience with process improvement methodologies such as Lean Six Sigma.

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