SAP Specialist

Date: Jan 21, 2025
- Location: St. Thomas, CA
- Company: PowerCo Canada Inc.
- Level of Experience: Professionals
- Job Function: Procurement
- Job ID: 2913

**SAP Specialist**:
**With whom you will CELLebrate**

We are proud to announce the launch of Volkswagen Group’s largest cell factory, PowerCo, in St. Thomas. This is more than just a job - it’s a unique opportunity to shape the future of sustainable energy. Join us as we ramp up operations and help build a world-class company.

At PowerCo, we believe in fostering an environment where ambition meets collaboration, and where flexibility and creativity thrive. You'll be part of a diverse, talented team that is shaping the future of battery production. You’ll have the chance to advance your career while working alongside passionate colleagues who share a vision of making a lasting impact on the world.

Are you ready to be part of something exciting? Power up your career with us

**How you will CELLebrate**

**We are looking for a SAP Specialist based out of the St. Thomas, Ontario office.**

For the initial ramp-up phase of our North American operations, we are looking for a passionate SAP Procurement Solutions Specialist who wants to CELLebrate in fast-paced and fast-changing environments. As part of the ramp-up team, you will work closely with local PowerCo SE team members, our PowerCo SE team members at Headquarters in Germany as well as colleagues from the Volkswagen Group Canada in Ajax, ON. Reporting to the Head of Central Functions team, you will be at the forefront of implementing processes and systems and support the business as needed.

**This is a temporary flex hybrid model, requiring 2 days in the St. Thomas office.**

**Primary Responsibilities**:

- Locally adapt, introduce, control, implement, and monitor the appropriate implementation of centrally developed, company-wide processes and regulations for the procurement management system
- Further develop and optimize the procurement processes and regulations in alignment with HQ as well as coordinating, representing, and implementing the results
- Define and implement procurement systems in alignment with HQ and in close cooperation with interface partners and monitoring of progress
- Further develop and optimize the procurement systems in alignment with HQ as well as coordinating, representing, and implementing the results
- Lead and manage complex digitalization projects including the creation, preparation and presentation of the progress in a local and global context
- Connection to the global process and system strategy within PowerCo Procurement
- Organizing procurement specific trainings and events
- Setup, organize and steer local procurement committees
- Steer the employee ramp up of the procurement in alignment with HQ
- Plane and manage the procurement budget in alignment with HQ
- Establish process flows and interfaces to the relevant interface partners in alignment with HQ
- Manage, support and steer topics related to the procurement system rollout of SAP S/4HANA, Ivalua and other solutions, user administration, process adjustments, APIs, and test management.
- Work closely together with colleagues from the central functions team.
- Carry out Continuous Improvement Processes in collaboration with interface partners.
- Collaborate with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
- Perform other related tasks as assigned.

**What you need for our CELLebration**
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, economics, mathematics, science, or related field
- 10+ years of relevant experience in an industrial, chemical, manufacturing, or automotive B2B environment with proven experience in managing procurement processes and systems.
- Knowledge of procurement principles and best practices

**What else can you bring**
- Ability to identify and incorporate opportunities for process improvement
- Knowledge of SAP S/4HANA / Ivalua modules
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Ability to present information on top-management level
- Ability to occasionally travel to Germany to PowerCo HQ for onboarding trainings.
- Proven success collaborating with senior business leaders
- German language knowledge desirable, but not required

**What to look forward to**
- Attractive Remuneration: We offer a competitive and attractive remuneration that reflect your skills, experience, and contributions.
- Vacation Allowance: We offer our employees competitive paid time off. Plus, you don’t need to take any vacation days from December 24 to December 31.
- Opportunities for development
- Relocation Support
- Opportunities to participate in exciting company events that give back to the community.
- Competitive employer paid benefits and overall compensation package with extended health care, dental, vision and mental health support.
- Pension and Retirement Savings: We contribute the equivalent of 5% to a Re