Senior Digitalization Expert focusing on enhancing procurement operations through digitalization at Yunex Traffic. Implementing AI solutions and managing integrated procurement processes for efficiency gains.
Responsibilities
Optimize operative purchase to pay processes for indirect and direct materials, focusing on digitalization, standardization, and efficiency.
Implement and scale Guided Buying solutions globally, ensuring smooth integration through cross-functional collaboration.
Drive AI adoption to eliminate inefficiencies, enhance decision-making, and automate procurement workflows.
Manage eCatalog integration via API connections with external suppliers (e.g. Amazon, Mercateo), aligned with Guided Buying strategies.
Maintain the global P2P control framework in SAP S/4HANA to ensure compliance, efficiency, and seamless system integration.
Lead electronic supplier integration initiatives to automate the exchange of procurement data (orders, invoices, etc.).
Support the rollout of a supply chain finance solution in collaboration with treasury, procurement teams, and suppliers.
Act as global key user for procurement applications and lead training to ensure effective adoption and continuous improvement.
Manage digitalization projects end-to-end, including strategy, implementation, communication, and stakeholder training.
Prepare and deliver presentations to senior management, providing insights and recommendations on digital initiatives.
Requirements
Master’s/Diploma in a commercial or technical field, with 5-8 years in Supply Chain Management, especially in operative procurement and digital transformation.
Hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA (P2P Control Framework, Electronic Supplier Integration, Supply Chain Finance programs) and expert knowledge of Purchase-to-Order platforms (e.g. Ariba, Coupa, Jaegger, Synertrade).
Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives, drive automation, and challenge conventional approaches with creative solutions.
Skilled in data-driven decision-making, process optimization, and leveraging emerging SCM technologies.
Strong stakeholder engagement skills, fluent in English, and experienced in international teamwork and change management.
Benefits
Competitive salary based on proven experience and qualifications.
Meal allowance for each working day.
Health insurance.
Pension plan.
Access to the Benefits4YU platform with hundreds of discounts for Yunex Traffic Portugal employees.
YUCare wellness program for Yunex Traffic Portugal employees and their families.
4 additional days off (“bridge days”) defined annually by management.
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