Procurement Transformation Manager

ChampionX is seeking a dynamic and results-driven Procurement

Transformation Project Manager to lead the rollout of ERP procurement modules and in house grown digital procurement portals. This role is critical to driving operational excellence, stakeholder engagement, and sustainable procurement practices across the organization. The ideal candidate will have deep experience in project management, ERP implementation (SAP S/4HANA preferred), and procurement process transformation, with a strong understanding of business needs.

This role will serve as a key liaison between Procurement, Finance, Legal, ESG, and Digital teams, ensuring that procurement systems and processes are aligned with strategic goals and deliver measurable value. The successful candidate will also lead initiatives related to ESG compliance, supplier diversity, and process governance.

• The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth
• The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best.
• Thrive in a company that values sustainability, drives a safety-focused culture and has been recognized as one of the most ethical companies in the world.
• Access to Employee Resource Groups (ERG's). These grassroots, employee-led groups are open to anyone in the organization and allow employees to come together to explore common interests and foster a diverse and inclusive workplace within the organization.
• Access to multiple knowledge sharing platforms to enhance collaboration and engagement.

ERP Procurement Rollout (SAP S/4HANA):

• Lead the end-to-end implementation of SAP S/4HANA Procurement modules, ensuring alignment with business requirements.
• Manage project timelines, milestones, and deliverables across cross-functional teams.
• Facilitate workshops with stakeholders to define and optimize procurement processes.
• Oversee testing, training, and change management to ensure successful adoption.
• Partner with IT and external consultants to ensure technical execution supports business goals.

Procurement Portal & Ecosystem Enablement:

• Drive the rollout and continuous improvement of digital procurement portals (e.g., supplier onboarding, P2P platforms).
• Ensure business continuity by managing support processes and vendor SLAs.
• Champion user experience and stakeholder adoption through training and engagement.
• Collaborate with third-party providers to integrate ESG and compliance tools into the procurement ecosystem.

Project Management, Process Governance and continuous improvements

• Lead procurement initiatives or cross functional initiatives like GHG Scope 3 emissions,
• Lead the Procurement Process & Governance team to standardize and improve procurement operations.
• Develop and maintain policies, procedures, and performance metrics.
• Identify and implement process efficiencies and automation opportunities.

Talent management

• Challenge our talented people and help them grow
• Supports early development of the talent pipeline through extern and intern programs.
• Participates and leads special projects, stretch assignments, and performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or project management.
• 5+ years of experience managing teams and leading cross-functional projects.
• Proven experience in ERP (SAP S/4HANA preferred) and procurement portal implementations.
• Strong understanding of procure to pay processes and stakeholder engagement.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and analytical skills.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

AtChampionX, we believe the best teams are diverse and inclusive, and we are on a journey to create a workplace where every employee can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of employees and applicants. We recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement on the basis of individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran.

In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through Affirmative Action (AA). Our goal is to fully utilize minority, female, disabled and covered veteran individuals at all levels of the workforce.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.