About this role
As Process Owner Source-to-Invoice (m/f/d), you shape and govern the global end-to-end process framework across the Fresenius Group, with a particular focus on Fresenius Kabi. You connect strategic sourcing, contracting, purchasing and invoice receipt while ensuring compliance, process consistency and measurable performance across systems. In this key role, you drive the S2I stream of the ELEVATE transformation and align global stakeholders, process experts and adjacent process owners.
Your responsibilities: Own and continuously improve the global Source-to-Invoice process framework, from strategic sourcing and contracting through purchase requisition, purchase order management and invoice receipt. Define global process standards, boundaries and interfaces, including the handoff to Invoice-to-Pay and the collaboration model with the Process Owner for SAP Ariba Processes. Gather, verify and document business requirements in line with the GPO organization, legal and GxP requirements, corporate goals and business needs.
Design and approve business process concepts, process templates and IT templates that remain consistent across SAP S/4HANA, SAP Ariba and satellite systems. Monitor template compliance across business units, approve justified deviations within your authority and escalate non-compliance where required. Lead global S2I initiatives for digitalization, automation and continuous improvement, including interdisciplinary teams and subprojects within the ELEVATE program.
Drive strategic procurement topics within the S2I scope, including sourcing strategy, supplier evaluation and contract management. Define process performance indicators and align with the responsible Analytics team on tools for measuring process performance and compliance. Lead and coordinate Process Architects, Solution Architects, external collaborators and the interdisciplinary process team, while coaching junior professionals.
Ensure end-to-end alignment across Source-to-Pay and neighbouring global processes, and maintain regular collaboration with BAU teams, Shared Service Center operations and Global Category Management. Your qualifications: Several years of professional experience in Source-to-Invoice or end-to-end procurement within a global organization, ideally in the pharmaceutical or medical device industry. Recognized expertise across strategic sourcing, contracting, purchase requisition, purchase order management and invoice receipt, including process interfaces and governance.
Practical experience with requirements and process design in a validated GxP environment. Strong knowledge of SAP S/4HANA and procurement-related satellite systems; familiarity with SAP Ariba is an advantage. Proven experience in defining global process standards, templates, governance models and process key performance indicators.
Strong analytical and continuous improvement capabilities, with the ability to translate complex requirements into sustainable solutions. Leadership experience in interdisciplinary, cross-functional and cross-regional teams, including coaching and coordination of internal and external contributors. Excellent communication, negotiation, influencing and senior stakeholder management skills across regions and business units.
Solid project management knowledge, very good MS Office skills, fluency in English and willingness to travel internationally; additional languages are an advantage. Drive the future of Fresenius Kabi procurement processes. Join #futurefresenius and apply now through our online portal to make an impact!