Workday Functional Specialist - Procurement
Workday Functional Specialist - Procurement
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Job Description
We have recently started an exciting ERP transformation programme and are replacing our existing HR Financials and Procurement system landscape across all of our six sites with Workday. We have just gone live with Workday HCM (Human Capital Management). The next phase of the transformation will encompass Financials and Procurement. By standardising and digitalising our tools and processes we want to optimise our financial and procurement processes.
Role profile
The Workday functional specialist in Procurement is responsible for managing and optimising the procurement system and processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. This role involves basic system configurations as well as a broader understanding of the teams requirements and operation concepts. The role requires collaborating with various departments and working with colleagues across six locations in five countries to ensure seamless integration and functionality of Workday procurement systems.
Key Responsibilities
Basic System Management: Oversee the procurement systems ensuring they are up-to-date efficient and meet the needs of the organisation.
Process Optimisation: Identify process improvements to enhance the procurement workflow.
Data Management: Ensure accurate data entry and maintenance within procurement systems and generate reports as needed.
Training: Provide training and support to procurement staff on system usage and best practices.
Be the 1st level support or the initial point of contact for team members facing technical issues providing basic troubleshooting guidance and issue resolution. Quickly resolve common problems or escalate more complex cases to higher-level support teams.
Vendor management: Collaborate with vendors to ensure they comply with system requirements and address any issues.
Compliance: Ensure all procurement activities comply with internal policies and external regulations.
Collaboration: Work closely with ERP team and other departments to integrate and optimise systems.
Document processes and workflows changes draft desk instructions and training material as required.
Supporting the integration of punch-out catalogues and marketplaces into Workday. Responsible for day-to-day maintenance post implementation.
Responsible for the creation of EMBL internal catalogues if needed.
Qualifications
Education: Bachelors degree in Information Technology Business Administration or a related field.
Experience: Minimum of 3 years in a similar role preferably within procurement.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Workday system. Other ERP systems advantage
Project management skills
Certification in procurement or supply chain management.
Skills
Proficiency in Workday procurement or extensive experience of an ERP procurement transformation (from on premise to cloud platform).
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
Ability to draft documentation training manuals
Ability to train and support staff
Knowledge of procurement processes and regulations
Personal competencies
Being comfortable with an agile organisational approach by taking ownership of your work in a self-organised and structured way
Strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail
Strong team player Self-starter
Being excited about working in a very international multicultural and diverse environment
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Fluency in spoken and written English
Solid MS Office skills Ability to analyse describe present and review complex processes and suggest pragmatic solutions
Ability to challenge and question existing processes and suggest improvements
Proven ability to deal with multiple stakeholders
Flexibility diplomacy and patience
Customer focused
Willingness to rise to any challenge
Good sense of humour
Contract length:3 years (project related)
Salary: Grade 4 (monthly salary starting from 3.6k EUR after tax) other paid benefits based on personal circumstances
Working conditions:
Office environment with occasional travel for training and meetings
May require extended hours during peak periods
Why join us
EMBL is curiosity-driven community-oriented and international. As an inclusive equal opportunity employer we believe that diversity enables us to collaborate more effectively and be innovative in our approaches. We are therefore committed to creating an inclusive and flexible culture - one where everyone can realise their full potential and make a positive contribution to our organisation.
We encourage applications from individuals who can complement our existing team we believe that success is built on having teams whose backgrounds and personal experiences reflect the diversity of the populations that our science serves. We actively encourage applications from all genders and cultures ethnic groups and all demographics to help us avoid perpetuating biases and oversights at this transformational point in our people strategy.
Enjoy lots of benefits:
Financial incentives:Salary free of income tax Monthly family child and non-resident allowances annual salary review pension scheme death benefit long-term care accident-at-work and unemployment insurances
Flexible working arrangements
Private medical insurancefor you and your immediate family (including all prescriptions and generous dental & optical cover)
Generous time off:30 days annual leave per year in addition to public holidays
Relocation packageincluding installation grant (if applicable)
Campus life:Free shuttle bus (select sites) on-site library subsidised on-site gym and cafeteria casual dress code extensive sports and social club activities (on campus and remotely)
Family benefits: Kindergarten (Heidelberg) 10 days of child sick leave generous paid maternity/parental leave and monthly family & child allowances
Benefits for international newcomers:Visa exemption education grant for private schooling financial support to travel back to your home country every second year and a monthly non-resident allowance.
For detailed information please visit our employee benefits page here
What else you need to know
International applicants: We recruit internationally and successful candidates are offered visa exemptions. Visit our International Applicants page to find out more.
EMBL is a signatory of DORA. Find out how we apply DORA principles to our recruitment and performance assessment processes here.
Diversity and inclusion: At EMBL we strongly believe that inclusive and diverse teams benefit from higher levels of innovation and creative thought. We encourage applications from women LGBTQ & individuals from all nationalities.
How to apply: To apply please submit a cover letter and a CV through our online system. Applications will close at 23:59 CET on the date shown below. We aim to provide a response within two weeks after the closing date.
Closing Date
05/07/2025Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
