Ivalua Consultant (m/f/d)

We are currently looking for a Ivalua Consultant (m/f/d) for an implementation Source-to-Contract

Start: 03.06.24
End: 31.03.2025
Volume: Fulltime
Location: remote ca.34hrs/week; ca. onsite 4hrs/week

Background:
To manage the project dependencies on clients side (staff, deliverables, needed decisions, timeline) in relation to this implementation project, client is looking for an external resource with project manager skills that has experience with these particular implementation projects at Procurement and is familiar with strategic sourcing tools like iValua and Ariba.

Tasks:
- Project planning, tracking, documentation in close coordination with our external implementation partner. This includes creating a project plan based on own experience and expertise and based on the specifics of this project which will be provided by the client in advance.
-Execute project meetings
-Coordinate engagements and decisions based on own expertise and based on in advance provided input from client
-Coordinate the sign off's to be made by the client in context of this project within the agreed implementation timelines. The implementation approach is a "functional lift & shift", which is based on the existing Ariba Sourcing/Contract/SLP installation and its interface into SAP R/3 MM for supplier master data. However, the benefits of the Ivalua solution will be made available to the Category Managers.

- As an essential part of the implementation, create the training concept for the Procurement organization. This includes developing and realizing such training concept as part of the project. Develop the concrete setup (frequency and participants) of the trainings within the project and create training material based on own expertise and input coming from the client.

-Track project execution (of the internal as well as by external implementation partner) against project timeline. Steer the project team to meet the timeline.
-Prepare and discuss deliverables based on own expertise and input coming from stakeholders
-Coordinate decisions and sign off's with respective (module) owners and other internal stakeholders. Timely handover to the external Implementation partner.
-Prepare project steering board meetings
-Management of change is a key success factor throughout the implementation and the full Procurement organisation.

Skills:
Technical/Process Skills:
* Experience from other Ivalua Source-to-Contract implementations. (Ivalua modules that we will use (Ivalua Platform, Sourcing, Contract Management, Supplier Risk & Performance.
Optional: Program Management, Issues Management & Collaboration Plans).)
* Source-to-Contract process.
Project Management/Soft Skills:
* Agile project management.
* Stakeholder management up to CPO level.
* Cooperative can-do attitude.
* Very good verbal and written (PPT & O365) communication skills in English
* Understanding of working in a multi-national company and utilities environment (local requirements (language, legal, …), audit/compliance, works council, data protection, ...).
* Understanding of standards while taking into account local (DE/NL/SE/UK) and specific Procurement department needs.

Nice to have:
* SAP MM and Ariba Sourcing/Contracts/SLP basic knowledge (preferably).
* Good verbal and written communication skills in