IntroductionThe Procurement Process Architect is responsible for the identification and enablement of all process related activities for the Procurement Process Team. The Procurement Process Architect may individually execute or lead a team of process subject matter experts to execute process activities.Your Role and ResponsibilitiesReviewing a client’s current state processes, procedures, practices, and policiesDeveloping materials for and conducting a Process workshop based on Design Thinking principlesIdentifying and creating a list of potential Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and other transformational opportunitiesIdentify opportunities for process enhancement through RPA. Work collaboratively with client, Automation Process Consultant IBM delivery lead to prioritize initiatives and obtain agreement on initiatives to pursue and timelines for implementationAssembling and leading subject matter experts to assess feasibility of the agreed opportunitiesProviding process expertise and best practices input through all phases of TransitionResearching, identifying, documenting, and training internal IBM team about transformational opportunities and initiativesSupporting sales events as neededConstructing process and procedure hierarchy comprised of a list of documentation (Desk Top Procedures) required covering all in scope services and, at a minimum, satisfying all IBM owned activities in the Statement of WorkSupport client in validating process design with broader business communityDraft Desktop procedures, review with Delivery Leadership and client and obtain required approvals.Provide input to overall project plan and report status based on established cadence for both internal and external review. (If there are two roles this belongs on both)Support Supplier Enablement activities on new or transformed purchasing platform.Support Knowledge Transfer activities through a train-the-trainer approach and/or on site or remote Knowledge Cascade.Facilitate discussions between delivery and technical teams involving configuration of IBM-owned tools.Support all levels of testing as required (unit, integration, UAT)Offer additional support as required during hypercare period including DTP validation and updates, training reinforcement, and reporting.
IntroductionThe Procurement Process Architect is responsible for the identification and enablement of all process related activities for the Procurement Process Team. The Procurement Process Architect may individually execute or lead a team of process subject matter experts to execute process activities.Your Role and Responsibilities
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Required Technical and Professional ExpertiseFamiliarity with Source to Procure processes is required; previous experience performing transformational activities, automation, and procurement operations is requiredExperience with outsourcing engagements or similar client facing work is requiredExperience managing small to medium scope projects in an agile environment with multiple prioritiesExperience with system design and implementation is requiredIn-depth understanding of transformation initiatives including Robotics, Cognitive Analytics, and Design ThinkingAbility to travel, both domestically and internationally, up to 80% is required (4 days a week)Minimum Education: Bachelor’s DegreeStrong communication/soft skills are requiredProficiency in MS Office and MS Visio is requiredThe required location for this position is Toronto, ONPreferred Technical and Professional ExpertiseKnowledge of IBM’s Procurement BPO offering, procurement process, and the general IBM Procurement process is desirableUnderstanding of working with workflow portals such as ServiceNowProficiency in MS Project and IBM BlueWorks Live is preferred6 Sigma Green Belt Certification is preferred
