Deployment Lead - Procurement Transformation / Supplier Management (Freelance, R

For a large-scale global S/4HANA transformation program , we are looking for an experienced Deployment Lead to support the international rollout of a global solution within Procurement / Supplier Management . In addition to leading deployment activities, the role includes supporting one of the Program Leads with PMO , including governance, management reporting and Steering Committee preparation.

Frame Conditions

• Start: October 12, 2026
• Location: Remote
• Onsite: Very occasional travel to Basel, Switzerland, approximately once per quarter
• Language: English – fluent
• Contract: Freelance
• Candidate location: Only candidates based in the EU or Switzerland can be considered for this assignment.

Tasks

• Lead and coordinate deployment activities across countries and business units.
• Plan and manage rollout activities, milestones, dependencies and deployment readiness.
• Coordinate with global program teams, local deployment organizations, Business, IT and Product teams.
• Drive business and organizational readiness for upcoming rollout waves.
• Track and manage risks, issues, dependencies and required decisions.
• Ensure alignment between global teams and local stakeholders throughout the deployment.
• Support go-live preparation, deployment execution and post-go-live stabilization.
• Maintain clear status reporting and transparency on progress and critical topics.
• Support the Program Lead with PMO and program governance activities.
• Prepare management updates, decision papers and Steering Committee presentations.
• Consolidate information across workstreams and translate complex project topics into concise management communication.
• Support governance meetings and follow up on decisions, actions and open topics.

Requirements

• Experience as a Deployment Lead, Rollout Lead, Project Manager and PMO within large international transformation programs.
• Experience with global or multi-country deployments involving different business units and stakeholder groups.
• Good understanding of deployment planning, readiness management, go-live preparation and stabilization.
• Experience within Procurement, Demand-to-Pay, Source-to-Pay or related business processes is highly beneficial.
• Experience within Supplier Onbaording
• Experience with the rollout of business applications or additional solutions within a broader ERP transformation is an advantage.
• Strong PMO and program coordination skills.
• Experience preparing management reporting and Steering Committee presentations.
• Strong stakeholder management skills across Business, IT, global program teams and local organizations.
• Structured, proactive and comfortable working independently in a complex international program environment.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.
• Fluent English is required