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Meta Resources Group ยท 3 weeks ago

Direct Procurement Deployment Lead

positionUnited States
timeFull-time, Contract
remoteRemote
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
date8+ years exp

Meta Resources Group is a Global Medical Healthcare company hiring a Direct Procurement Deployment Lead to support a global SAP S/4HANA transformation. This role will lead the deployment of Direct Procurement processes across manufacturing sites and clinics, ensuring supply continuity and smooth adoption.

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Responsibilities

Plan and manage end-to-end deployment activities for Direct Procurement (Req-to-PO)
Define scope, milestones, dependencies, resources, and risk mitigation plans
Translate global procurement design into site-specific implementation guidance
Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure timely and high-quality rollout
Track workstream progress and report status, risks, and blockers
Own defect management for the Direct Materials stream, including triage and resolution
Work closely with system integrators and IT teams to resolve SIT/UAT defects
Monitor legacy system dependencies to ensure uninterrupted supply during transition
Serve as the main point of contact for Direct Procurement within the P2P program
Prepare clear status updates, dashboards, and presentations for leadership
Represent the ERP program to plant managers, supply chain leads, and local teams
Translate technical issues and testing results into business-friendly messaging
Lead and coordinate User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for Direct Procurement
Personally validate complex SAP scenarios such as subcontracting, consignment, and quality inspection integration
Ensure system readiness and defect resolution prior to go-live
Support change adoption by guiding operational teams through new SAP processes
Enable a Train-the-Trainer model for key users
Help users transition from legacy procurement processes to S/4HANA standards
Monitor KPIs, compliance, and adoption after deployment
Drive issue resolution during hypercare
Ensure smooth handover to business-as-usual support teams

Qualification

SAP S/4HANADirect ProcurementMaterials ManagementSAP MM/PPDefectTesting toolsProcess mappingAdvanced EnglishCommunicationProblem-solvingCollaboration skills

Required

8+ years of experience in Direct Procurement, Materials Management, or Manufacturing Supply Chain
Hands-on experience with SAP implementation or global ERP rollout projects
Strong understanding of Direct Procurement Procure-to-Pay processes
Working knowledge of SAP MM / PP (e.g., MRP analysis, PO processing)
Experience supporting inventory-managed materials in manufacturing environments
Experience using defect and testing tools such as Jira, VERA, ServiceNow, or similar
Familiarity with SIT, UAT, and deployment validation cycles
Experience with process mapping, data analysis, and root-cause methodologies
Ability to review and refine Signavio (or similar) process models
Strong communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
Structured, solution-oriented problem-solving approach
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, global environment
Strong collaboration skills across Procurement, Finance, AP, IT, and Operations
Experience working in global or complex organizational environments
Travel: Willingness to travel occasionally (up to 20%)

Preferred

Prior exposure to SAP S/4HANA strongly preferred
Language: Advanced English required (additional languages a plus)

Company

Meta Resources Group

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Meta Resources Group provides businesses with expert talent in IT consulting, IT staffing and training, including onshore and offshore solutions.
location
New York, New York, US
people-size201-500 employees
web-link
https://metaresourcesgroup.com

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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David S.
Chief Executive Officer
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