Procurement Governance & Policy Excellence (Procurement Senior Specialist)

Job Description

We help the world run better
At SAP, we keep it simple: you bring your best to us, and we'll bring out the best in you. We're builders touching over 20 industries and 80% of global commerce, and we need your unique talents to help shape what's next. The work is challenging – but it matters. You'll find a place where you can be yourself, prioritize your wellbeing, and truly belong. What's in it for you? Constant learning, skill growth, great benefits, and a team that wants you to grow and succeed.

About the role

The purpose of this role is to support and enhance the strategic operations of the Technology, Supplier Management, and Governance (TSG) Team within SAP’s Global Procurement Organization (GPO). The role focuses on maintaining governance excellence, improving procurement processes, and ensuring alignment with global policies and best practices. By driving process efficiency, managing critical documentation, and resolving quality issues, this position directly contributes to the overall success and compliance of procurement activities.

Where you belong

The TSG Team (Technology, Supplier Management, and Governance) is the driving force behind the success of SAP’s Global Procurement Organization (GPO). As the heart of the GPO, TSG is committed to ensuring compliance, efficiency, and innovation across procurement processes, policies, and systems. Our team collaborates across functions to manage risks, enhance supplier management, and integrate cutting-edge technology into procurement operations. If you're passionate about governance, analytics, and driving meaningful change, this is the team for you!

What you’ll do

Governance & Policy Management:

• Ensure continuous and consistent maintenance of SAP’s Global Procurement Policies and Guidelines.
• Conduct regular reviews of guidelines and working instructions, aligning them with best practices and evolving business needs.
• Develop and implement concepts to improve processes and policies for the GPO.
  
  

Process Efficiency & Best Practices:

• Identify opportunities to increase process efficiency across the GPO.
• Compare existing processes, guidelines, and instructions against best practices and implement improvements.
  
  

Quality Assurance & Issue Resolution:

• Identify, analyze, and resolve quality issues related to procurement processes and documentation.
• Implement preventative measures to ensure ongoing quality and consistency.
  
  

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Work closely with internal stakeholders to streamline workflows and enhance the overall efficiency of procurement operations.
• Drive initiatives that integrate technology, such as AI-driven procurement tools, to enhance decision-making and process optimization.
  
  

What you bring

• Experience: 5+ years of experience in Procurement Governance, Legal Operations, Corporate Compliance, or Procurement Process Management.
• Policy & Contract Expertise: Strong understanding of procurement policies, contractual frameworks (GTCs, playbooks), and corporate compliance requirements.
• Skills: Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills; ability to handle complex tasks with precision.
• Knowledge: Familiarity with procurement technologies is a plus.
• Mindset: A proactive, detail-oriented, and collaborative approach to work, with a passion for driving excellence.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with diverse stakeholders.

What you can expect is professional onboarding, exciting career progression, a diverse work environment providing growth opportunities, learning & development possibilities, and an international business network for you to leverage. Interesting non-work related activities (volunteering, charity, sport events,..). This role is based at the ultra-modern Metronom office building directly above the Nove Butovice metro station. The location encompasses SAP's vision for the perfect work-life balance by featuring uniquely decorated relaxation rooms, parents' and kids' room.

At SAP, you’ll be part of a dynamic team that directly impacts the efficiency, compliance, and innovation of our global procurement operations. The TSG Team offers an environment that values collaboration, continuous learning, and the opportunity to shape procurement processes on a global scale.

Benefits

Yearly bonuses, sick days paid and sick leaves fully refunded, flexible start/end of working hours, contributions to the pension/life insurance, meal vouchers, holidays 5 weeks, educational courses, coaching and mentoring opportunities, free massage, cafeteria plan, free fitness studio, generous shares program, etc.

Bring out your best
SAP innovations help more than four hundred thousand customers worldwide work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively. Originally known for leadership in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, SAP has evolved to become a market leader in end-to-end business application software and related services for database, analytics, intelligent technologies, and experience management. As a cloud company with two hundred million users and more than one hundred thousand employees worldwide, we are purpose-driven and future-focused, with a highly collaborative team ethic and commitment to personal development. Whether connecting global industries, people, or platforms, we help ensure every challenge gets the solution it deserves. At SAP, you can bring out your best.

We win with inclusion
SAP’s culture of inclusion, focus on health and well-being, and flexible working models help ensure that everyone – regardless of background – feels included and can run at their best. At SAP, we believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our company, and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realize their full potential. We ultimately believe in unleashing all talent and creating a better world.

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Requisition ID: 454527 | Work Area: Finance | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Professional | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid