ERP Programme/Sourcing Lead

Lithium3 are supporting a mid-sized client that is looking to replace its Legacy ERP platform.

Reporting directly to the CIO, they are seeking an experienced ERP Programme/Sourcing Lead to define and drive the ERP selection process from strategy through to business case.

Initial Scope (3 months).

Outside IR35.

Mainly remote with being onsite once or twice a month.

Responsibilities

• Review the current ERP landscape, processes and operating model.
• Assess the existing Prima solution and surrounding applications.
• Engage business stakeholders.
• Develop the target ERP strategy and overall sourcing approach.
• Produce and manage the RFI process.
• Define evaluation criteria, governance and vendor assessment methodology.
• Create the roadmap for the subsequent RFP and selection phases.

Likely Phase 2:

• Lead the RFP process end-to-end.
• Manage vendor demonstrations, evaluations and commercial discussions.
• Develop the investment business case and executive recommendations.
• Support contract negotiations and vendor selection.
• Provide transition into implementation planning.

Required Experience:

• Extensive experience leading enterprise ERP selection and sourcing programmes.
• Proven delivery of ERP replacement initiatives within retail, fashion or multi-site distribution environments.
• Experience managing RFI/RFP processes and vendor evaluation.
• Ability to operate at CIO and Board level while working closely with delivery teams and business stakeholders.
• Strong programme leadership, stakeholder management and executive communication skills.

This is a highly visible engagement requiring someone with the credibility to establish the programme, define the approach, and deliver the selection process from end to end while partnering closely with the CIO and existing internal team.