Contract: Fixed Term (Ends 1st Aug 25)
Closing date: Monday 6th January
Recruitment Partner: Lizzy Parfitt
The Orion programme (SAP ERP Modernisation) is the biggest and most significant transformation programme undertaken by the Company in recent years, and the biggest change activity that we have committed to delivering in the next three years.
This programme will modernise the SAP platform, systems, processes and reporting across Boots, No7 BC, and Boots Opticians by moving from three separate SAP ECC6 systems onto a single SAP S/4HANA platform, enabling our 'Stronger Together' strategy while creating opportunities to simplify and improve our ways of working.
About the role
As a key member of the programme team reporting to the Business Process Lead, the 'Transformation Analyst - Buying Process' is a fixed term contract position working exclusively on the Orion program until the successful completion of the first phase (role ends 1st Aug 2025).
Bringing their expertise and knowledge from a background in end-to-end procurement processes Goods not for resale (indirect procurement), this role will work alongside a diverse team of Business, IT and other process experts to support with the programme testing & cutover phases through to go-live and hypercare. Key activities will include User Acceptance Testing preparation, data readiness and inputs to training content.
Previous project experience is not required; you will partner with functional and system experts throughout the programme who will provide support and expertise as required.
This role will provide exposure to a wide range of Business, IT, other programme colleagues and process experts across all three businesses. The successful candidate will also gain experience across the wider business whilst gaining valuable project/programme management skills.
What you'll need to have
* Experience of working on process and systems change projects, representing the business needs as part of a wider project team.
* Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex issues to those with a non-technical background, and build strong relationships with business partners across the business.
* Ability to move between big picture & small detail over the lifetime of the programme - ensuring that the future solution does everything it needs to, to deliver on the desired business outcomes.
* Excellent networking skills - we'll need to understand and represent the user experience across the business. No single person has all of this knowledge today, so the challenge will be to build & use a broad network to ensure all user groups are represented.
* Attention to detail with the ability to spot potential errors or identify areas of focus/challenge within processes and systems.
* Critical thinker, willing to challenge with a view to process and systems improvements.
It would be great if you also have
* Experience of using SAP ECC and SAP S/4HANA
Our benefits
* Boots Retirement Savings Plan
* Discretionary annual bonus
* Generous employee discounts
* Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for anyone expecting or adopting a child
* Flexible benefits scheme including holiday buying, discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes and more.
* Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme.
We have a great range of benefits in addition to the above that offer flexibility to suit you - find out more at boots.jobs/rewards. Please note, any salary estimates given on third-party sites are not provided or endorsed by Boots and may not be accurate.
Why Boots
At Boots, we foster a working environment where consideration and inclusivity help everyone to be themselves and reach their full potential. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, passionate about embracing the diversity of our colleagues and providing a positive and inclusive working environment for all. As the heart of everything we do at Boots, it's with you, we change for the better.
What's next
If your application is successful, our recruitment team will be in touch to arrange an interview and to answer any initial questions you have. If you have not been successful on this occasion you will be notified by email.
Where a role is advertised as full-time, we are open to discussing part-time and job share options during the application process. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you to be at your best.
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