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Senior Project Manager - Procurement Saas
Senior Project Manager - Procurement Saas
Senior Project Manager - Procurement Saas
Requirements
Technical Skills
- SaaS Proficiency: Deep understanding of SaaS-based procurement solutions, with a specific focus on SAP Ariba Buying and Ariba Guided Buying.
- Project Methodology: Mastery of project management frameworks (Agile, Waterfall, or Hybrid) and tools such as Jira and Confluence.
- Testing Oversight: Proven ability to manage complex User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and Key User testing cycles in a multi-Maison environment.
- Functional Integration: Knowledge of how procurement SaaS modules integrate with backend ERP systems (e.g., SAP S/4HANA) for financial posting and reporting.
Standard Soft Skills
- Multicultural Communication: Clear and professional interaction across diverse teams and time zones; ability to lead meetings in a multicultural, global environment.
- High Autonomy: A self-motivated leader capable of driving complex project milestones independently while maintaining alignment with Group goals.
- Conflict Resolution: Expert stakeholder diplomacy; able to navigate and resolve conflicting priorities between different Maisons and technical constraints during the testing and rollout phases.
Language Requirements
- English: Mandatory. Full professional proficiency is required for all project documentation, stakeholder reporting, and global coordination.
- French: A very good asset. Highly valued for direct interaction with Maison stakeholders and French-speaking procurement teams.
Profile & Qualifications
- University degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, or Supply Chain/Procurement.
- 8–12 years of professional experience in Project Management, with a successful track record in SaaS deployments.
- Experience in the luxury or retail sector is highly desirable.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to evaluate cross-domain impacts (Procurement, Finance, and Legal).
What do we offer?
- You will be part of a multinational company in constant growth.
- Opportunity to collaborate with a global leader in the luxury retail industry within a high-performance, international environment.
- Culture of teamwork, collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement.
- Vacation: 22 days + your birthday + December 24 and 31.
- Flexible compensation plan: with medical insurance, restaurant ticket, transportation ticket and childcare, according to your needs.
- Continuous training: we are a company that bets for our professionals to keep improving their skills!
Who are we?
Izertis with more than 29 years of experience, listed on the BME Continuous Market and among the 1,000 fastest growing companies among European countries, gives you the opportunity to develop your career with more than 2,300 employees through its offices in Europe, America and Africa and with presence in more than 50 countries where we provide services and projects through a broad portfolio of solutions.
If you think this opportunity may be of interest to you, do not hesitate to apply or contact us!
We look forward to welcoming you on board!
Original Advert
At Izertis, we are currently looking for a Senior Project Manager - Procurement Saas Implementation to join one of our clients operating within the luxury retail industry.
Main Purpose
As a Project Manager for the Procurement stream, you will lead the digital transformation of non-stock purchasing processes across luxury Maisons. Your role is to bridge the gap between global procurement strategies and technical execution, specifically focusing on the rollout and optimization of SaaS-based purchasing solutions. You will ensure that the toolset empowers our employees while maintaining the high standards of operational excellence expected within a global luxury group.
Key Responsibilities
- SaaS Implementation Leadership: Manage the end-to-end implementation lifecycle of Ariba Buying and Guided Buying solutions, focusing on Non-Stock Purchase Order (PO) workflows.
- Test Orchestration: Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams (Business, IT, and external partners) during Key User (KU) test sessions, ensuring all business scenarios are validated against luxury group standards.
- Global Rollout Management: Oversee the project roadmap from initial scoping and design through to deployment and hypercare across various geographical regions.
- Process Harmonization: Work with global procurement leads to harmonize purchasing processes, ensuring the SaaS solution is configured to support both local needs and global compliance.
- Stakeholder Management: Act as the primary point of contact for project updates, managing expectations across Maison leadership and Group Technology hubs.
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