Procurement Engineer

Fempro Consumer Products, a member of the multinational First Quality, has over 20 years of experience in the manufacturing and distribution of feminine hygiene products. Manufacturer of the well-known Incognito brand and a leader in private label sales in North America, the team has developed strong expertise in product development, marketing, and manufacturing according to high quality standards.

With a strong commitment to safety and quality, the company benefits from a solid culture of continuous improvement and business process review. Based in Drummondville, with a sales office in Boucherville, Fempro is made up of a winning and dynamic team of more than 175 employees.

With people at the heart of everything we do, the company ensures a safe and pleasant work environment for all employees.

Our mission: To become the leader in our market by offering high-quality, high-performance products.

Our values: Integrity, respect, teamwork, and communication.

If you are looking for a solid company that respects its employees and offers challenges that match your talents, we look forward to meeting you and working together.

We are seeking a Procurement Engineer for FEMPRO/ First Quality , working remotely. The Procurement Engineer will be a key member of the in-house “Build” team, focusing on Procure-to-Pay (PTP) processes. This role is responsible for hands-on configuration, implementation, and support of projects and enhancements within our SAP ECC landscape, including integrations with other SAP modules and non-SAP applications. The engineer will collaborate closely with business stakeholders, functional teams, and technical resources to deliver robust, efficient, and compliant PTP solutions.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Collaborate with business stakeholders, Solution Architects, and other SAP configuration specialists to gather, analyze, and document requirements, and implement approved designs.
• Coordinate proactively with colleagues to understand business processes, system integrations, and dependencies to complete assigned tasks efficiently.
• Manage small projects and enhancements within the Procure-to-Pay (PTP) domain, ensuring timely delivery and quality outcomes.
• Perform hands-on SAP ECC configuration, with strong expertise in Procurement (direct and indirect), Supply Chain, Inventory Management, Workflow, and Approval processes.
• Utilize deep knowledge of SAP tables, fields, and custom fields related to PTP pricing procedures; experience with BAPIs and function modules is required.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the PTP process, including release strategies, requisitioning, purchase order creation, goods receipt, invoice verification, and payment processing.
• Support Solution Architects in evaluating solution options, brainstorming design approaches, and implementing the best-fit solutions within the existing environment.
• Adapt systems and configurations to align with evolving business processes and requirements.
• Integrate PTP processes with other SAP modules and non-SAP applications, including EDI interfaces.
• Contribute to the execution of a multi-year Procure-to-Pay roadmap, including integration of systems from newly acquired entities.
• Assist in developing an SAP S/4HANA migration roadmap and participate in downstream implementation activities.
• Provide end-user training and develop comprehensive training materials to support adoption of new processes and systems.
• Conduct unit testing, integration testing, and user acceptance testing (UAT) for PTP-related configurations and developments.
• Maintain detailed configuration documentation, functional specifications, and process flows for audit and knowledge transfer purposes.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, SOX requirements, and procurement policies.
• Identify opportunities to optimize PTP processes, reduce manual effort, and improve system performance.
• Stay current with SAP ECC and S/4HANA PTP innovations, best practices, and industry trends.
• Partner with Finance, Accounts Payable, Supply Chain, and IT teams to ensure seamless end-to-end PTP process integration.
• Act as a subject matter expert (SME) for PTP in cross-functional projects.
• Collaborate with external vendors, consultants, and integration partners to deliver solutions involving third-party systems.
• Assist in change impact analysis, communication planning, and stakeholder engagement for PTP-related initiatives.

The ideal candidate should possess the following:

• 12+ years of IT experience supporting business processes within the Procure-to-Pay (PTP) scope.
• 10+ years of solution engineering experience, building solutions under established high-level and architectural designs.
• 2+ years of solution architecture experience, actively contributing to enterprise-level designs from process, technology, people, and data perspectives.
• Extensive hands-on SAP ECC configuration experience in the PTP domain, including Procurement (direct and indirect), Supply Chain, Inventory Management, Workflow, and Approval processes.
• Strong technical expertise with SAP tables, fields, custom fields, pricing procedures, BAPIs, and function modules.
• Proven experience integrating SAP PTP processes with other SAP modules and non-SAP applications, including EDI.
• Familiarity with SAP S/4HANA migration concepts and roadmap planning.
• Project management experience or exposure, with the ability to manage small to medium workstreams.
• Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) manufacturing industry experience preferred.
• Business process design experience, with a focus on optimizing procurement and supply chain workflows.
• Enterprise-level integration capabilities, including post-merger system integration.
• Knowledge of compliance requirements (SOX, procurement policies) and ability to design solutions that meet audit standards.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to build, develop, and maintain strong relationships internally and externally; proven ability to partner cross-functionally.
• Genuine collaborator and team player with sound judgment and integrity.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to align technology solutions to business objectives.
• Strong change management and communication skills, with experience supporting organizational adoption of new processes and systems.
• Ability to thrive in entrepreneurial, dynamic, and fluid environments while delivering results.
• Comfortable with agility, able to handle ambiguity, and pivot strategies in response to changing internal and external dynamics. Strong work ethic, professionalism, and a high level of integrity in all interactions that fit our culture.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify root causes and develop effective solutions.
• SAP certification in MM, WM, or related modules.
• Adaptability and resilience in managing change, ambiguity, and evolving priorities.
• Collaborative mindset, able to work effectively as part of a team and contribute to shared goals.
• Some experience with SAP Activate or ASAP, Agile or hybrid project methodologies.
• intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook), including the ability to prepare professional documentation and presentations.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present confidently to cross-functional teams.
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and manage multiple projects, tasks, and initiatives simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to build and maintain productive relationships with stakeholders at all levels, both internally and externally.
• High level of organizational skills and attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and quality in deliverables.
• Continuous learning orientation, staying current with emerging technologies, SAP innovations, and industry best practices.

Why Join Our Company?

• Excellent Compensation: We offer competitive salaries that reflect your expertise and commitment.
• Annual Performance Bonus: In recognition of excellence, we reward our employees with performance-based bonuses.
• Healthy Company: We are a stable, continuously growing company that always prioritizes the well-being of our employees. We are proud to hold the Great Place to Work certification.
• Annual Sports Allowance: Granted once a year to encourage participation in physical and sports activities.
• Group Insurance: Prescription drug coverage starting from day one.
• Enhanced Retirement Plan: Enjoy a generous retirement plan with a contribution of 4% or more.
• Development Opportunities: We encourage professional growth and offer opportunities for advancement within our company.