Job Description

The position

This position is for an exciting new role in The Source to Settle Global Process Ownership Team. We are looking for an experienced leader who will help lead our ongoing transformation. We are seeking a strategic, forward-thinking, and execution-oriented Associate Director with strong project and program management capabilities.

This role will work directly under the Source to Settle Global Process Owner and play a pivotal role in delivering the future state of the STS process including leading continuous improvement initiatives, creating strategic visions, executing the strategy into operational action, and fostering a change-resilient culture.

The ideal candidate will be passionate about driving process excellence, be a skilled storyteller, advocate across senior stakeholder groups, and possess the technical depth to bridge process innovation with Coupa and SAP S/4HANA (S4). You will be a coach to junior team members, a connector across functions, and a change leader shaping the future.

Responsibilities

Drive deployment and execution of the newly defined global Source to Settle process vision in collaboration with the GPO and key markets.

Act as a strong advocate for the STS process across senior leadership, partnering with Procurement, Finance, IT, and Business Operations to drive alignment.

Give direct insights into future proofing the StS process by helping incorporate AI best practice

Help us integrate adaptive automation and decision awareness

Oversee implementation of third-party software to accompany the existing purchasing technology stack. Partner in deploying procurement software to route intake requests to appropriate buying channels

Translate complex process transformations into compelling narratives for stakeholders at all levels.

Conduct external benchmarking and translate best practices into actionable internal strategies that elevate operational performance.

Provide mentorship and process knowledge to junior STS team members and end users across regions.

Help shift legacy mindsets to forward-thinking models through influence, empathy, and data-backed reasoning.

Ensure seamless alignment of business processes with technology platforms including Coupa (Procure-to-Pay) and SAP S/4HANA (AtR and Finance).

Own and drive end-to-end continuous improvement efforts including lean process reviews, root cause analysis, and stakeholder feedback loops

Understands market trends, connects dots across functions, and aligns execution with long-term vision

Builds trust and drives decisions across cross-functional teams

Supports others’ growth while maintaining accountability

Navigate ambiguity and lead others through transformation

Makes decisions based on insights and measurable outcomes

Sees the big picture while understanding the interdependencies of process and tech

Champions consistency, quality, and simplification

Project manage a portfolio of initiatives and provide key status updates, make rapid decisions, and ensure an excellent customer experience

Required Education, Experience, and Skills

Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Supply Chain, or related field

8+ years of relevant experience in global procurement, finance operations, or shared services

Demonstrated experience leading large-scale transformation

Strong experience with operations associated with both Indirect and Direct material procurement with additional experience directly working with suppliers

Deep understanding of Source to Settle / Procure to Pay process frameworks

Proven ability to lead through influence and build strong relationships with senior stakeholders

Experience with Coupa and SAP S/4HANA in a business process owner or super-user capacity

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to synthesize complex topics into actionable insights

Advanced user or functional lead level; experience with supplier enablement, requisitioning, invoicing, and approvals workflows in COUPA

SAP S/4HANA: Familiarity with procurement and finance modules (MM, FI, AP); understands how transactional data supports reporting and compliance

Data & Reporting Tools: Proficiency in Excel, Power BI, Tableau, or similar tools

Process documentation and visualization tools

Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills

MBA or equivalent advanced degree

Experience working in a global or matrixed organization

Familiarity with agile methodologies or process reengineering

Previous experience in training and enablement or capability building

Previous programming experience e.g., Python, JavaScript, or Ruby

Understanding of SOX controls and compliance requirements in procure-to-pay environments

Secondary Job Description

Who We Are:

Organon delivers ingenious health solutions that enable people to live their best lives. We are a $6.5 billion global healthcare company focused on making a world of difference for women, their families and the communities they care for. We have an important portfolio and are growing it by investing in the unmet needs of Women’s Health, expanding access to leading biosimilars and touching lives with a diverse and trusted portfolio of health solutions.  Our Vision is clear: A better and healthier every day for every woman.

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from candidates with a diverse background. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our applicants. 

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Please Note: Pay ranges are specific to local market and therefore vary from country to country.

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Travel Requirements: Organon employees must be able to satisfy all applicable travel and credentialing requirements, including associated vaccination prerequisites

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Requisition ID:R535189