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Overview
The Business Process Lead - Procurement plays a critical role in the organization's S/4HANA Transformation Program, ramping up in Q3 FY2026. This role serves as the business architect and key change agent for the procurement department, bridging the gap between purchasing operations and technology teams.

As a "Clean Core" evangelist, this individual will leverage deep expertise in category management, contract management, and SAP Ariba to optimize the Procure-to-Pay (P2P) cycle , drive automation, and ensure a strict "Fit-to-Standard" transition from legacy ECC 6.0 to SAP S/4HANA.

Key Responsibilities
1. Process Architecture & "Fit-to-Standard" Optimization
-Touchless Procurement: Design and implement future-state procurement processes that maximize touchless PO rates and eliminate manual interventions within the P2P cycle.
-Ariba & Network Integration: Serve as the subject matter expert for SAP Ariba and the Supplier Business Network, optimizing supplier onboarding, collaboration, and transaction automation.
-Process Mining: Partner with the SAP Process Enablement Architect to analyze Signavio process mining findings.
-Standardization: Apply insights to ruthlessly transition the department from highly customized legacy ECC 6.0 workflows to standard S/4HANA best practices.
-Margin & Value Protection: Align category and contract management workflows with standard SAP functionalities to secure cost savings and protect operating margins.

2. Data & Migration Governance
-Master Data Design: Participate in defining the Procurement Master -Data High-Level Design using inputs from Signavio and Syniti data scans.
-Data Integrity: Lead data cleanup efforts with Legal, Controls, and IT to purge outdated vendor and contract data, ensuring high integrity for supplier master records.
-Metrics Alignment: Support data migration and validation efforts to ensure future-state data structures seamlessly track critical KPIs like DPO and supplier service levels.

3. Change Management & Testing Liaison
-Procurement Change Agent: Act as the primary organizational change management (OCM) catalyst within the procurement function, driving the adoption of next-generation ERP capabilities.
-Training & Playbooks: Partner with business leads to establish new purchasing routines, deliver hands-on S/4HANA and Ariba training, and maintain updated process playbooks.
-Validation & Testing: Lead business validation during mock migrations and testing cycles anticipated in FY27-FY28.
-Leadership Alignment: Synthesize complex process choices into clear, ROI-focused recommendations for governance councils and executive leadership.

Required Skills and Behaviors
-SAP & Ariba Expertise: Deep, hands-on knowledge of SAP procurement configurations, with proven expertise utilizing SAP Ariba and the Supplier Business Network.
-P2P Transformation Track Record: Demonstrated success driving quantifiable process improvements in the P2P cycle, specifically optimizing automation rates, touchless PO execution, or contract compliance.
-Fit-to-Standard Mindset: A strong willingness to embrace future-state S/4HANA processes with minimal customization, protecting the "Clean Core" architecture.
-Strategic Influence: Ability to build credibility, present well-reasoned financial arguments to management, and cross-functionally articulate how procurement metrics impact manufacturing OEE and total margin.
-Coaching & Change Leadership: Proven capability to mentor, train, and guide procurement teams through large-scale technology and cultural shifts.

Here at ScottsMiracle-Gro, we believe providing an enriching and engaging employee experience is what sets us apart from other organizations. We recognize our employees are so much more than just their job title so we offer programs and benefits that support them in all aspects of their lives. Wondering how we do it? Below is a glimpse of our highlight reel...

• Our Live Total Health program provides you with options to align to your personal needs. Selections range from medical, dental and vision coverage for you, your spouse/domestic partner and dependents to an outstanding wellness reimbursement program to an unbelievable 401K match (up to 7.5%) as well as a 15% discount on company stock and much more

• We know our talent is our most precious asset and your unique development contributes to our organization's success now and in the future. Career growth at our company is not always a ladder. It's much more like a rock climbing adventure. Grow through exploration and experiences rather than a predictable linear path.

• We value the importance of family. We provide access to Maven Family Planning and up to $30,000 to accommodate for adoption, fertility and surrogacy.

• Be part of something bigger by joining one of our Employee Resource Groups focusing on diversity and inclusion, family, education and sustainability: Scotts Women's Network, Scotts Black Employees' Network, Scotts Veterans Network, Scotts Young Professionals, Scotts Pride Network (GroPride), Scotts Associates for a Greener Earth (SAGE), Scotts Family TREE and our Associate Boards.

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