Job Description

Group Lead, IT - Procurement will own and lead the SAP Ariba platform implementation and strategy globally. This is a strategic + tactical leadership role requiring deep SAP Ariba expertise, strong project management skills, and the ability to lead larger teams and manage global stakeholders. The role is positioned at Band B11 and is critical for driving procurement transformation programs.

• Platform Ownership: Full-suite SAP Ariba implementation (SLP, Sourcing, Contract Management, Spend Management, Buying, Supply Chain Collaboration).
• Project Management: Define timelines, manage cross-program impacts, and deliver transformation programs.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Align IT strategy with business priorities; manage senior-level relationships.
• Team Leadership: Coach and mentor team members; lead SMEs and consultants through blueprint-to-deployment phases.

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A successful Group Lead, IT - Procurement should have: 9-12 years SAP Ariba experience; proven record in large-scale IT integration & transformation programs. Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field is required.
Minimum 9-12 years of SAP Ariba-related experience including:
o Project scoping
o Project management
o Requirements analysis/definition/mapping.
o Solution and process design
o Test planning and scenario creation.
Experience with leading large-scale IT integration and transformation programs.

• Proven experience as the overall owner for large business facing systems projects in a project management / business facing role.

Effective communication skills - written and verbal.
Able to work in diversified and global teams, and to guide and motivate large project teams.
Holds a big picture view of the company goals and vision, including end-to-end process knowledge.

• Executive maturity and strong business acumen/business savvy
• Superior relationship management skills (both internally as well as externally)

Solid blend of business and technical capabilities, business operating models and underlying technical architecture
Expertise with project management methodologies and tools.
Experience with building / running high-performing project team.
Assesses the technical impacts of process team strategies.
Ability to travel as required by the project.
The hiring organization is a large organization within the FMCG industry, focusing on food products. They are committed to leveraging technology to optimize their operations and maintain their position in the market. This is their GCC set up in Ahmedabad

• Competitive salary ranging from ?60LPA to ?90LPA per annum.
• Opportunity to work in a large organization within the FMCG industry's GCC
• Inclusive and growth-oriented company culture.
• Comprehensive benefits package and holiday leave.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to advance their career in the FMCG sector in Ahmedabad. If you meet the requirements, we encourage you to apply.

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