Head of ERP Procure to Pay Product

Role Description

POSITION SUMMARY

Zoetis, the leading animal health company, is seeking a dynamic and experienced Head of SAP Procure to Pay Product.  This role is pivotal to the success and growth of Zoetis. This position is integral in shaping the strategic direction of ERP procure to pay solutions, ensuring they align with the company's overall business objectives and growth ambitions as well as running efficient day to day business operations. By acting as a bridge between executive stakeholders and the technical team, the procure to pay Leader ensures that the product strategy and roadmap are executed efficiently and effectively, delivering high-quality, compliant, and validated solutions that enhance business operations. Additionally, your leadership in managing the budget, fostering team development, and driving innovation within the ERP procure to pay space is crucial for maintaining financial control, operational efficiency, and a competitive edge in the market. This role not only optimizes current processes but also anticipates future needs, unlocking value and supporting Zoetis’ mission to improve animal health and well-being.

As a senior leader, it will be your role to build a world class team capable of delivering the global ambition for Procurement and Finance.  This includes the leadership of the SAP Procure to pay team globally, staff development, and fostering a collaborative work environment of experts across your domain.  Within this, you will be accountable for delivery of the overall staffing models to deliver against the overall souring model for Zoetis Digital and Tech to include both internal roles, use of external third-party consultants and management of third-party service providers as part of your extended team.

The Head of SAP Procure to Pay Product will be a key member of the ERP Leadership Team and help set direction for the use of ERP solutions to meet the company’s growth ambitions.  You will be expected to significantly contribute to the strategic vision and operational excellent of our business.  This entails not only leading your team but participating in high-level decision-making processes that will help shape the future of Zoetis.  This will be done through collaboration across senior leaders in our business to ensure ERP initiatives are aligned with the company’s broader goals and objectives.  You will be expected to champion cross function collaboration along with championing best practices promoting transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

-Act as the primary liaison between ZTD and senior leaders, ensuring alignment of SAP Procure to pay initiatives with business objectives.

-Facilitate regular updates and strategic discussions with senior leadership, providing insights and recommendations for continuous improvement.

-Develop a comprehensive product strategy and roadmap for all SAP/Ariba Procure to pay products, aligning with Zoetis’ overall business strategy and goals.

-Identify market trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to inform and shape the product vision.

-Lead the execution of the SAP Procure to pay strategy, ensuring timely and within-budget delivery of projects.

-Oversee the end-to-end project lifecycle, from requirements gathering to post-implementation support.

-Ensure solutions are compliant with regulatory requirements and validated according to industry standards.

-Ensure all financial controls and compliance measures are met within the SAP environment.

-Implement and manage DevOps practices to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the SAP Procure to pay function.

-Ensure the stability, scalability, and security of the SAP/Ariba Procure to pay systems through continuous monitoring and improvement.

-Implement automated testing and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines for SAP/Ariba Procure to pay modules.

-Develop and manage the budget for the SAP/Ariba Procure to pay product, ensuring cost-effective utilization of resources.  Continuously identify opportunity to reduce the cost of change in our environment.

-Track financial performance, analyze variances, and implement corrective actions as needed.

-Ensure financial controls are maintained and align with Zoetis’ financial policies and procedures.

-Manage the day-to-day operations of the SAP Procure to pay function, ensuring high performance and continuous improvement.

-Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness and efficiency of the SAP Procure to pay operations.

-Lead, mentor, and develop a team of SAP Procure to pay professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment.

-Conduct regular performance reviews, provide constructive feedback, and create individual development plans for team members.

-Demonstrate strong leadership qualities, setting a positive example for the team through ethical behavior, integrity, and a commitment to excellence.

-Foster a culture of collaboration, inclusivity, and respect within the team and across the organization.

-Ensure team members have the necessary skills, training, and resources to succeed in their roles.

-Design innovative solutions to address business needs and unlock value within Zoetis’ Procure to pay operations.

-Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure solutions are integrated, scalable, and aligned with business objectives.

-Serve as a key member of the ERP Leadership Team, contributing to the strategic direction and governance of ERP solutions at Zoetis.

-Help set the direction for the use of ERP solutions to meet the company’s growth ambitions, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Education:

-Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.

Experience:

-Minimum of 15 years of experience in IT, with at least 10 years in a senior product management role focused on SAP Procure to pay systems implementation.

-Proven experience in managing executive stakeholders and leading cross-functional teams.

-Demonstrated success in developing and executing product strategies and roadmaps.

-Experience delivering compliant and validated solutions in regulated industries.

-Proven track record of managing and developing high-performing teams.

TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

• Technical Skills:
  • Deep understanding of SAP Ariba modules Sourcing, Category Management, Supplier Risk, Contracts, Supplier lifecycle Management, spend control tower, SAP Business Network for Procurement, Supply chain and logistics, SAP Concur, SAP Fieldglass and Open text product for vendor invoice management with 15 years of proven experience.
  • Strong knowledge of Agile and DevOps practices and tools.
  • Experience with budgeting and financial management for IT projects.
  • Familiarity with regulatory compliance and financial controls in the SAP environment.
• Soft Skills:
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and negotiate at all levels of the organization.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.

PHYSICAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS

This role will require occasional weekend working to meet customer needs for minimizing business impact of change.  Expected travel between 20-50% for this role depending upon project demands.

The following base pay range reflects the anticipated base pay for this position if a selected candidate were to
be located in (Colorado). Base pay may vary based on location and other factors.

Base Pay Range: $156,000-$224,000

The following base pay range reflects the anticipated base pay for this position if a selected candidate were to be located in (California), (NJ Remote), (NY Remote), or (Washington). Base pay may vary based on location and
other factors.

Base Pay Range: $176,000-$253,000

[This position is eligible for short-term incentive compensation.] [The position is also eligible for long-term incentive.]

We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, which includes healthcare, dental coverage, and

retirement savings benefits along with paid holidays, vacation and disability insurance.

Any unsolicited resumes sent to Zoetis from a third party, such as an Agency recruiter, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Zoetis mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Zoetis employees, or to Zoetis resume database will be considered Zoetis property. Zoetis will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.

Zoetis will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. This includes any Agency that is an approved/engaged vendor but does not have the appropriate approvals to be engaged on a search.