Service Development Owner & LVO

Are you experienced in Ariba downstream? Are you passionate and willing to take an active role in the Purchasing Transformation Community? Do you want to be part of SKF Purchasing Digitalization journey? Then this can be your next job!


Service Development Owner & LVO


The LVO (Low Value Order) concept covers orders based on cost benefit limits where the third-party provider (currently CAP) releases the order based on SKF instructions. Within this role, the service and support model should be further standardized, developed and implemented. Closely connected to the LVO is the support of Ariba downstream, how IDM&S Purchasing is supporting our users in the system. Currently, this is handled in multiple service models depending on the country. This support and service model should be developed, standardized, and implemented globally.

Today, the LVO concept is implemented in USA, Canada, Sweden, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Netherlands and under development in India. Through this concept IDM&S Purchasing is driving efficiency by standardization and reducing admin tasks for operational buyers to free up time to focus on core activities such as negotiations, running project and securing implementations.

In this role you will be part of the new IDM&S Ariba Value Realization Team, working closely with your team and the Functional System Owner to secure SKF stays at the forefront of the tool by sharing best practices, releasing new functionalities and supporting the countries to get the most value out of the platform.

Key responsibilities
In this role you will take lead of the standardization of the help desk setup of one global model. You will collaborate closely with the Strategy and Business Transformation Team, the Country Managers for IDM&S Purchasing, and their stakeholders to develop the solution and secure we reach a higher level of efficiency. You will also be challenging our third-party provider, securing we have the most suitable supplier that meets all our stakeholders’ needs. Furthermore, you will:
• Source and be responsible for the LVO third-party provider (currently CAP)
• Have the overall responsibility for the third-party resource planning
• Regularly review and secure the updates from the third-party providers’ documentation for all countries done by the Country Managers
• Measure and follow up the performance of our LVO partner and the usage of the service to increase efficiency in each country
• Push and prepare for digitalization by driving standardization of this concept to enable automatization
• Ensure the approved “No Purchase Order Lists” are in place and updated by each country to secure a compliant and efficient process for this type of orders

Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant area or equivalent working experience
• Ariba downstream system and operational knowledge or similar experience
• Knowledge of sourcing and purchasing processes as well as business process outsourcing
• Passionate about automatization and digitalization
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

You will enjoy working here if
You share the same values as SKF: empowerment, high ethics, openness and teamwork. You can translate strategies into successful action plans, always striving to develop and improve our current processes. You communicate effectively and your good influencing skills enable you to form strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.

We offer
• You will get the opportunity to join and be a part of a newly created team from the start, driving and developing the Ariba Value Realization and contributing to the digitalization of purchasing
• You will have a global responsibility and interact globally within SKF with a diverse workforce where you face exiting challenges and varied tasks
• An innovative and well-equipped professional environment in a successful organization with strong tools and support for further development and growth

Additional information for you
This position will be located in one of SKF’s major sites.

You will report to Sarah Koch, Value Realization Manager, who is located in Airasca, Italy.


For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Danijel Sjogren, Recruitment Expert at Danijel.Sjogren@skf.com.


How to apply
If you are interested and meet the above requirements, please submit your application with resume in English no later than October 17, 2021. Please note that we will screen candidates continuously during the application period.