Expert PSM Application (m/f/d)

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Our people are our success. As one of us, you will contribute to engineering excellence for the high-tech markets of the future, including semiconductors, batteries, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and data centers. At Exyte, you will be part of a global community of challenge seekers who are ambitious and passionate about innovation. Together, we will build on our company's long history and keep on leading the way to a better world
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The Expert (m/f/d) PSM Applications owns functional design, governance, and delivery accountability across the domains, ensuring that global procurement processes are accurately translated into system solutions and consistently applied. The role provides functional leadership across system design, testing strategy, and implementation readiness, while managing risks, dependencies, and escalations within transformation initiatives.
Acting as a senior subject matter expert, the role drives process standardization, control compliance, and adoption across regions, while coaching and supporting capability development within the team. The position also contributes to continuous improvement, data-driven decision-making, and the advancement of digital procurement capabilities in alignment with global procurement strategy.

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Procurement Process & SAP S/4HANA Functional Ownership

• Own and maintain senior functional design for P2P process components within the global template

• Translate procurement policies, controls, and governance requirements into SAP S/4HANA design (processes, workflows, approvals)

• Ensure SAP Business Partner (Supplier) and procurement relevant master data concepts meet audit, reporting, and operational requirements

SAP Ariba & Supplier Lifecycle Functional Leadership

• Own functional design for SAP Ariba modules (SLP, Sourcing, Contract Management, Supplier Risk/Performance) within assigned scope

• Define and govern templates, questionnaires, workflows, and approval concepts

• Ensure end to end supplier onboarding, qualification, and due diligence processes meet compliance, legal, and sustainability requirements

• Ensure stable and compliant Ariba-S/4HANA integration from a business perspective

ERP Transformation & Delivery Leadership

• Act as senior functional expert within ERP and digital procurement transformation initiatives

• Own functional scope, risks, and dependencies within assigned work packages

• Support solution design reviews, defect prioritization, and change control decisions

• Coach and guide more junior functional experts

Governance, Compliance & Controls

• Ensure embedded process controls (approvals, SoD, traceability, master data governance) meet audit and internal control standards

• Partner with Finance, Internal Controls, and Audit on control design and evidence

• Ensure full alignment with Exyte QMS and procurement policies

Training

• Define functional content for training concepts and rollout strategies

• Ensure high quality process documentation, work instructions, and functional specifications

• Actively drive user adoption and correct system usage across regions and projects

Continuous Improvement & Thought Leadership

• Identify structural improvement opportunities across P2P and supplier lifecycle processes

• Contribute to KPI definition, interpretation, and improvement initiatives

• Act as a functional reference and coach for procurement excellence topics

Show your expertise

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Information Systems, or comparable field

• 8+ years experience in procurement / supply chain with strong P2P process expertise

• Proven hands on functional experience with SAP S/4HANA and SAP Ariba

• Experience in global or multi regional ERP and procurement transformation initiatives

• Strong exposure to audit, internal controls, and governance requirements

• SAP S/4HANA and/or SAP Ariba certifications is a plus

• EPC, project driven, or regulated industry experience

• Strong understanding of procurement governance, controls, and data concepts

• Structured problem solving and decision making capability

• Ability to operate independently in complex environments

• International travel may be required depending on project phase

What we offer you

• Your start at Exyte: Take part in a two-day onboarding event with new colleagues

• Attractive location: Our location in Stuttgart features spacious workstations with height-adjustable desks

• Buddy-System: Several weeks of close familiarisation with your colleagues in the team

• Work-life balance: There is always the possibility of switching to mobile working

• Catering: Free coffee specialities as well as water dispensers are accessible on every floor

• Keep fit: Exyte subsidises your fitness contract through EGYM Wellpass at over 5,000 locations in Germany

Contact:

You want to be part of the Exyte team? We look forward to receiving your application!
For further questions and information, please do not hesitate to contact Gerd Fleischmann via E-Mail at gerd.fleischmann@exyte.net.

Please note that we only consider applications submitted through our application portal. Applications sent via email will not be considered due to data protection regulations.