• Plan and manage end-to-end deployment activities for Direct Procurement (Req-to-PO). • Define scope, milestones, dependencies, resources, and risk mitigation plans. • Translate global procurement design into site-specific implementation guidance. • Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure timely and high-quality rollout. • Track workstream progress and report status, risks, and blockers. • Own defect management for the Direct Materials stream, including triage and resolution. • Work closely with system integrators and IT teams to resolve SIT/UAT defects. • Monitor legacy system dependencies to ensure uninterrupted supply during transition. • Serve as the main point of contact for Direct Procurement within the P2P program. • Prepare clear status updates, dashboards, and presentations for leadership. • Represent the ERP program to plant managers, supply chain leads, and local teams. • Translate technical issues and testing results into business-friendly messaging. • Lead and coordinate User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for Direct Procurement. • Personally validate complex SAP scenarios such as subcontracting, consignment, and quality inspection integration. • Ensure system readiness and defect resolution prior to go-live. • Support change adoption by guiding operational teams through new SAP processes. • Enable a Train-the-Trainer model for key users. • Help users transition from legacy procurement processes to S/4HANA standards. • Monitor KPIs, compliance, and adoption after deployment. • Drive issue resolution during hypercare. • Ensure smooth handover to business-as-usual support teams.

• Developing professional expertise • Effectively identify, prioritize and communicate with leadership and stakeholders • Provide guidance and training on relevant aspects of budget and contracting issues • Negotiate, draft, and process various types of contracts with public and private entities

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for all materials, ensuring alignment with company goals for quality, sustainability, and cost efficiency. • Identify and evaluate potential suppliers, conducting thorough assessments of their capabilities, quality standards, and sustainability practices. • Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms with suppliers to achieve optimal value while maintaining quality and supply chain resilience. • Monitor supplier performance, including quality, delivery, and compliance with contractual agreements. • Collaborate with internal teams to ensure all sourced ingredients and packaging materials meet regulatory requirements and company standards for quality and safety.

• Manage Sourcing & Contracting Operations: Serve as the operational lead for the end-to-end sourcing and contracting lifecycle. You will manage the throughput and execution of sourcing events (RFx) and contract generation, ensuring the tactical "machinery" of the deal flow is efficient. • Optimize the Source-to-PR Lifecycle: Act as the process owner for the sourcing and requisitioning workflow. You will identify friction points, eliminate manual handoffs, and execute the strategy to automate the user journey for stakeholders across Waymo. • Orchestrate System Processes: Serve as the primary business owner for our procurement tech stack processes, specifically within SAP Ariba and Ironclad. You will drive system integration improvements, ensuring contract metadata flows seamlessly into purchasing execution. • Drive Spend Intelligence: Manage the Spend Cube operations. You will maintain data taxonomy and integrity, ensuring that our sourcing activities translate into clean, actionable data for category managers and finance leaders. • Lead Process Transformation: Analyze process performance metrics (cycle times, catalog adoption, touchless PRs) to design and implement continuous improvement initiatives. You will facilitate cross-functional workshops with Legal, Finance, and Procurement to streamline approvals. • Manage Change & Governance: Maintain and govern the policies that control how Waymo buys. You will lead change management efforts for new tool rollouts, ensuring high adoption rates and user satisfaction across the engineering and business teams.