EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

• 10+ years of experience in change management, digital transformation, or process optimization, preferably in steel or heavy manufacturing industries.
• Strong knowledge of Finance & Procurement functions in a steel production environment.
• Hands-on experience with SAP ERP (ECC, S/4HANA), eProcurement tools (Ariba, Coupa, Ivalua), RPA, and analytics platforms .
• Deep understanding of steel industry procurement complexities , including long-term supplier contracts, direct & indirect procurement, CAPEX procurement, and risk management .
• Experience driving change in multi-country, multi-plant environments with significant legacy system dependencies .
• Strong stakeholder management skills , with experience working at all levels, from plant procurement specialists to CFO and CPO leadership teams .
• Excellent communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to translate IT transformation goals into business value for Finance & Procurement teams .

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, IT, Finance, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• Prosci Certified Change Practitioner , APMG Change Management Certification , or equivalent preferred.
• Certifications in PMP, Agile, Lean Six Sigma are an advantage.

ROLE OVERVIEW

The Senior Change Manager is a key driver of digital transformation within the Finance & Procurement functions of a global steel manufacturing organization. As the company modernizes its ERP landscape, procurement platforms, and finance automation solutions , this role ensures successful adoption by bridging the gap between IT and business teams.
The ideal candidate understands the cost-driven, asset-intensive nature of the steel industry, the complexities of global supply chains, fluctuating commodity markets , and the capital-intensive investment cycles that shape procurement and financial decision-making. This role will play a pivotal part in ensuring that digital investments translate into operational efficiency, cost reduction, and risk mitigation .