Digital Project Manager StP ‏( 1 year contract)

At Henkel, you can build on a strong legacy and leading positions in both industrial and consumer businesses to reimagine and improve life every day. If you love challenging the status quo, join our community of 47.000 pioneers around the globe. The teams in our corporate functions enable the best in our dynamic businesses and in our people to maximize our company’s potential. With our leading brands, our cutting-edge technologies and our disruptive solutions, you will have countless opportunities to explore new paths and develop your skills. Grow within our future-led businesses, our diverse and vibrant culture and find a place where you simply belong. All to leave your mark for more sustainable growth.

Dare to make an impact?

YOUR ROLE

• Digital Strategy:
  • Define and execute the purchasing digital strategy in collaboration with Key Account Managers.
  • Implement a digital roadmap to ensure the successful integration of digital solutions.
  • Screen the market for innovative technologies and solutions relevant to our purchasing operations.
• Global Process Ownership:
  • Take ownership of the source-to-pay (StP) process within purchasing on a project basis.
  • Drive continuous improvements in the StP process to enhance efficiency and
  • effectiveness.
  • Possess general knowledge about all areas along the StP process.
• Stakeholder Guidance and Training:
  • Guide stakeholders and regional teams by providing information and training on digital
  • tools and process adherence.
  • Cascade information and training to ensure consistent understanding and utilization of
  • digital solutions.
• Solution Design:
  • Understand and challenge stakeholders' needs for processes and software.
  • Design solutions that meet the requirements while adhering to audit standards.
  • Translate solution designs into requirement catalogues and lead dialogue with IT teams.
• Simplification:
  • Continuously challenge existing processes and tools to identify opportunities for greater efficiency and effectiveness. Manage change by implementing simplified processes and tools.

• Digital Upskilling and Process Knowledge:

  • Provide trainings and materials to enhance the digital skills of the purchasing community.
  • Stay updated on the latest digital trends and innovations in the market.
  • Support the ingestion of innovation into our digital roadmap through market screening and participation in relevant fairs, exhibitions, and roundtables.

YOUR SKILLS

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Business, IT, Supply Chain Management).
• Proven experience of minimum 2-3 years in driving digitalization initiatives within purchasing or related functions.
• Strong understanding of source-to-pay processes and tools.
• Excellent project management skills, including the ability to effectively plan, execute, and monitor projects.
• Proficient in requirement engineering, process modeling, and process mining techniques.
• Experience in providing consulting services to stakeholders on digitalization strategies.
• Knowledge of IT strategy and its alignment with business objectives.
• Ability to identify and implement process improvements in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with portfolio management concepts to prioritize and manage digitalization initiatives.

At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We welcome all applications across different genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, disabilities, and generations.