Business Process Lead - PTP

## Business Process Lead - PTPApplylocations:
Marysville, OHtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R25867

Here at Scotts Miracle-Gro there is no such thing as a typical day. Our culture is constantly energized by new and exciting growth opportunities and at a rapid pace. Below are details on an open job. If the role interests you and you would like to be considered we encourage you to apply!
** Overview
* * The
** Business Process Lead – Procurement
** plays a critical role in the organization's S/4

HANA 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/4

HANA.
** 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/4

HANA 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** Lead data cleanup efforts with Legal, Controls, and IT to purge outdated vendor and contract data, ensuring high integrity for supplier master records.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/4

HANA 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/4

HANA 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.

The starting budgeted pay range for this role will generally fall between $…