ERP Track Lead Procurement

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ERP Track Lead  Procurement 

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We are looking for an ERP Track Lead Procurement with the purpose of strengthening Group Procurement (GP) by adding focus on how we can improve our procurement systems across the group to automate, digitalize and improve the department's and DFDS´ ability to gain standardized transparency and make solid data driven decisions.

DFDS is a global Ferry and Logistics company, and Group Procurement is a centralized group function. During the past years DFDS has been on a journey to standardize processes and systems and are right now, we are well underway in the implementation of a new ERP system, Microsoft D365 Finance and Operations, across the DFDS group. This initiative will improve Group Procurement's ability to create value across the organization even further.

Group Procurement is placed in various locations, mainly across Europe, and you will have different stakeholders in different departments in various locations. The role will be located in Poznan, Poland. From time to time, you will be asked to travel, both to Copenhagen and to various DFDS locations across Europe. Your direct manager, the Implementations Lead is based in Copenhagen.

About the role:

You will be a member of the ERP implementation team, however, working very close with the Group Procurement, as well as dealing with key business stakeholders from various locations.

Your responsibilities will mainly be related to the ERP Implementation, where you, together with the team, will be responsible for the implementation of the procurement processes, including analysis, process optimization, training and support.

• You will assist in ensuring a successful implementation of the new ERP system in new locations.
• You will be fully responsible for the procurement backlog and help ensure procurement delivery according to the overall project plan.
• You will be responsible for preparations and arrange meeting with local business stakeholders to ensure a smooth implementation and that local business requirements are covered.
• You will contribute with testing of the procurement processes and maintaining the test cases (both manual and automated test cases).
• You will be responsible for conducting trainings and ensuring that the existing training material is up to date.
• You will support the process of identifying how to improve and automate current or planned processes within the ERP system.

About you:

Your colleagues and internal stakeholders are skilled and knowledgeable, so you will have plenty of support, and thus it is important that you have the right interpersonal skills and possess solid analytical skills. We are looking for a person with the following qualifications:

• A bachelor's or a master's degree in supply chain/finance or similar
• 2-5 years' experience in supply chain/finance
• Basic knowledge of P2P processes and/or ERP systems (knowledge of Microsoft D365 is a plus)
• Basic knowledge of BI/reporting tools (knowledge of Power BI is a plus)
• You are a self-starter capable of working autonomously, taking responsibility for your own tasks
• You are also a team player with good collaboration skills and can build relationships with stakeholders on all levels in the organization
• As we are continuously working with improvements within the P2P area, you should be able to challenge status quo, ask questions and identify new opportunities.
• You will need a good portion of curiosity around processes and process optimization and a general desire to understand and trust data
• Your English language skills, both oral and written, are excellent
• You are a proficient IT user

We offer:

• A healthy working environment in an informal and international organization.
• A cross country-based department with different nationalities. 
• A very exciting and challenging job with plenty of scope for working independently and impacting the digital procurement journey.

Working at DFDS:

We offer you:

• Scandinavian work culture: We value equality, teamwork, open communication, and work-life balance.
• Central office location: Modern workspace in the GLOBIS building at Rondo Kaponiera, just 10 minutes from Dworzec Główny.
• Hybrid work model
• Benefits: Private medical care (Luxmed), MyBenefit/Multisport, platform
• Growth & development: Access to internal training programs, course funding, and internal career opportunities
• Engaging company culture: Team social time, weekly office activities, company events, Sport Division, Charity Division and DFDS Music Band
• Unique benefit: Free travel on our ships

Are we a match? Then what are you waiting for? Apply now.

If you think your personality, skills, experience and desire match this role, we'd love to hear from you. Please send us your CV in english as soon as possible as applications will be monitored continuously.

We look forward to hearing from you