Buying Process - Transformation Manager

Job Title: Buying Process - Transformation Manager

Work Arrangement: 3 days in office (Onshore role only)

Location: Boots UK, D90 Thane Road, Beeston, Nottingham

Rate Payable to Contractors: £500 - £525

Duration of Assignment: 6 months

Start Date: Immediate

Role Description

As a key member of the programme team, reporting to the Business Process Lead, you will contribute to the transformation programme for a UK-based pharmacy retailer. The role involves driving design decisions, supporting testing phases, and ensuring successful programme implementation through go-live and hypercare.

Key Responsibilities:

Drive design decisions and respond to test defects.

1. Prepare and support User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
2. Review training content and lead business readiness tasks.
3. Collaborate with Business, IT, and process experts during testing and cutover phases.
4. Manage and support cross-functional teams to deliver solutions meeting business needs.
5. Quickly adapt and align with an in-flight programme.

Key Skills/Knowledge/Experience

1. Expertise in end-to-end procurement processes, especially Goods (GNFR - Indirect Procurement).
2. Strong knowledge of SAP S4 HANA, including the latest technology and functionality.
3. Procurement or buying experience.
4. Proven experience in process and systems change projects, representing business needs.
5. Excellent communication skills to explain complex issues to non-technical stakeholders and build strong business relationships.
6. Ability to shift between big-picture thinking and detailed execution to ensure the solution delivers desired business outcomes.
7. Experience in delivering significant business change.

Person Specification

• Client-facing.
• Strong communication skills with regular interaction with workstream leads, customers, architects, and team members.
• Assertive, team leadership qualities.

Supportive and collaborative team member.