Digital Project Manager (1 year contract)

Purchasing IT Netherlands, Amsterdam, North Holland Full Time Limited
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About this position

What you´ll do

  • 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.

What makes you a good fit

  • 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

Some perks of joining Henkel

  • Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid work model, and work from anywhere policy for up to 30 days per year
  • Diverse national and international growth opportunities
  • Globally wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
  • Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks
  • Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares
  • Pension Fund
  • Disability Insurance
  • Health Insurance
  • Canteen

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.

JOB ID: 25082252

Job Locations: Netherlands, North Holland, Amsterdam

Contact information for application-related questions: recruitment.benelux@henkel.com

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Over Henkel

Voortbouwend op een sterke erfenis van bijna 150 jaar, geven wij de toon aan om het leven elke dag opnieuw te verbeelden en te verbeteren. Vandaag en voor toekomstige generaties. Via onze innovatieve en duurzame merken en technologieën en via onze teams over de hele wereld. Henkel bekleedt leidende posities in zowel industriële als consumentenactiviteiten: Ons portfolio omvat bekende haarverzorgingsproducten, wasmiddelen, wasverzachters en kleefstoffen, dichtingsmiddelen en functionele coatings.

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FAQ

Ja, het volstaat om uw onlineprofiel in te vullen. Daarna kunt u voor meerdere functies solliciteren.

Ja, graag. Henkel is een internationale onderneming en u zult dus met collega's uit de hele wereld samenwerken. Binnen onze onderneming is Engels onze voertaal. In het algemeen is het aanbevolen te solliciteren in de taal van de vacature.

Elke in te vullen functie is uniek, en het is zowel voor u als voor ons belangrijk om het proces tot een goed einde te brengen. Wij willen er zeker van zijn dat zowel de kandidaat als de organisatie een goede match zijn. Wij zullen gedurende het volledige proces feedback geven aan de kandidaten.

Ja, sterker nog, binnen Henkel verwachten we van ons talent dat ze flexibel en mobiel zijn. Dit draagt bij tot het grote wereldwijde succes van onze onderneming.

Onze "Triple two"-filosofie draagt bij aan deze verwachting: u kunt ervaring opdoen in tenminste twee functies, twee verschillende landen en twee activiteitensectoren. Wij passen deze filosofie toe omdat wij denken dat uw persoonlijke ontwikkeling baat heeft bij verschillende functies in verschillende domeinen en verschillende afdelingen, waardoor u ook een beter begrip zult hebben van Henkel als wereldwijde onderneming.

Hier vindt u meer informatie over onze opleidingsprogramma's.

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