PROCUREMENT SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT (SME) - ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING (ERP) TRANSFORMATION PROJECT

Provide subject matter expertise, business analysis, process documentation, testing support, data preparation, and transition readiness support for Procurement and Warehouse modernization initiatives associated with the District’s ERP Transformation Project. Support business continuity while helping prepare the Procurement and Logistic Operations Department for future enterprise system implementation., The Special Assignment - Procurement SME shall carry out the performance responsibilities listed below.

• Serve as a Procurement and Warehouse subject matter expert supporting procurement modernization and ERP readiness

activities.

• Document current-state and future-state procurement business processes, workflows, procedures, and requirements.
• Support supplier data preparation, cleansing, validation, and transition activities.
• Assist with requirements gathering, business process analysis, and process improvement efforts.
• Develop and maintain business process documentation, training materials, user guides, and knowledge resources.
• Support testing activities, including test planning, test script development, execution support, defect tracking, and validation.
• Assist with Procurement and Warehouse reporting requirements and business intelligence needs.
• Participate in readiness assessments and operational transition planning activities.
• Support stakeholder engagement, communications, and training efforts.
• Identify and document business requirements, operational challenges, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with business owners, technical teams, and project leadership to support successful transition activities.
• Assist with supplier onboarding, sourcing continuity, workflow validation, and operational stabilization efforts.
• Support governance and compliance activities related to procurement operations.
• Maintain project documentation and support status reporting activities.
• Support ERP implementation readiness efforts related to procurement business functions.
• Preserve and transfer institutional knowledge regarding procurement processes, systems, and operational requirements.
• Follow federal, state, and School Board policies, procedures, and procurement requirements.
• Perform and promote all activities in compliance with equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination policies.
• Participate in professional development activities related to procurement, ERP systems, business analysis, and process

improvement.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor or designee., District leadership, Procurement & Logistic Operations, Information Systems, Finance, vendors, consultants, schools, departments, and project stakeholders for the purpose of supporting procurement continuity, process improvement, transition readiness, and ERP modernization activities.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the District’s approved compensation plan and applicable funding authorization.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Information Systems, Public Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in Procurement, Contract Administration, Warehouse, Business Operations, ERP systems, Business Analysis, or related fields.
• Experience documenting business processes and operational procedures.
• Experience working with business users and stakeholders to gather requirements and support operational improvements.
• Strong analytical, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Computer skills as required for the position., * Experience supporting procurement systems, sourcing platforms, supplier management solutions, or ERP environments.
• Experience supporting ERP implementations, business transformations, or technology modernization initiatives.
• Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB), Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), Business Analyst Certification, or equivalent.
• Experience in public sector, K-12 education, higher education, or governmental environments.
• Lean, Six Sigma, or process improvement experience