GPO Governance (Procurement Specialist)

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PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES
The Global Procurement Organization (GPO) is in the finalization of transformation that will change the dynamic of how GPO engages with its stakeholders. This transformation is necessary to keep up with the fast-changing environment, develop into a digital organization, meet the Board’s ambitious growth plans, and support SAP’s strategy.

ABOUT THE Technology, Supplier Mgmt. & Governance (TSG) Team
The Technology, Supplier Mgmt. & Governance (TSG) Team is part of the Global Procurement Organization (GPO). The team helps to make GPO run simpler, compliant and effective and to improve our people´s lives. 
We want to make GPO the place to be - transparent and well structured. 

The TSG Team´s mission is to run GPO at their best to support the delivery of the intelligent enterprise.
We need to identify and support to review processes (incl. potential for automatization and resp. outsourcing) and roll them out. Important is to ensure clear governance guidelines as well.
With user-friendly service, we enable and add value for best employee experience. GPO´s goal is to become a valuable Business Partner with linked operative performance and cost effectiveness.

In this position, you will be dealing with the end-to-end global procurement processes within the SAP group, closely aligned with areas such as SAP´s Audit and Compliance, Legal, Controlling and Board areas.

What you´ll do

•    Ensure continuous and consistent maintenance of SAP Global Procurement Policy, Delegation of Authority and SAP Supplier Code of Conduct, matching changing requirements worldwide
•    Document Management (legal contracts, templates etc.), set up/maintain GPO document library
•    Support Subprocessor and Financial Services related Data Protection processes
•    Execute and monitor ad hoc projects related procurement governance
•    Work on concepts and implementation for improved policies
•    Identify, analyze and resolve quality issues
•    Work closely with Procurement and related organizations
•    Work self-organized and “think outside the box”

What you bring

• University degree or the equivalent either in business administration / legal
• Strong ms office skills
• Excellent communication skills (verbal, written) in English (fluent)
• Team spirit 
• Problem-solver
• Self-organized
• High affinity towards governance topics and policies
• Analytical and structured problem resolving approach
• Resilience to manage stress
• Open-minded and willing to drive change
• Ability to work in international teams and virtual environment

Preferred skills:

• Governance background 
• Knowledge in the area policies, legal requirements helpful

WORK EXPERIENCE

• 1+ years’ experience in governance or similar business preferable but not a must

The position can be filled in Prague.
 

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EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability:

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.
Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.

Requisition ID: 409354  | Work Area: Finance  | Expected Travel: 0 - 10%  | Career Status: Professional  | Employment Type: Regular Full Time   | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid.