Talencia Consulting - Interim Manager

Interim domain leader -ERP transformation
Location: Brussels (Hybrid)
Start: ASAP
Duration: 6+ months, with possible extension
Languages: French and/or English

Project context
As part of a major digital transformation initiative, the company is replacing its legacy ERP system to a New ERP. The Domain Leader - Procurement, Supply, and Data Management will play a central role in this program, ensuring consistency and integration of the related business processes across various departments (logistics, Finance, Sales, etc.).

Mission overview
The domain leader will be responsible for:

• Leading the end-to-end definition and integration of procurement, supply chain, and data governance processes.
• Ensuring smooth transition and implementation of these processes in the new ERP.
• Acting as a key stakeholder during design, implementation, testing, and change management.

Responsibilities

• Procurement & supply chain process management:
  • Supervise the integration of procurement and supply processes into the new ERP
  • Participate in workshops to define sub-processes (supplier mgmt., contracts, stock, reorders, etc.)
  • Identify standard vs. custom development requirements
• Data management optimization:
  • Ensure master data governance rules exist and are followed (suppliers, articles, etc.)
  • Oversee data migration and validation from the legacy system
  • Contribute to the definition of long-term data governance practices
• Process design participation:
  • Validate the Business Blueprint (Bbp) for procurement, supply, and data processes
  • Identify and prioritize necessary developments
  • Ensure proper process modeling and alignment with business requirements
• Training & change management:
  • Identify training needs and ensure delivery
  • Lead the change process for impacted teams with a strong communication strategy
• Testing coordination:
  • Oversee end-to-end testing of all relevant processes in the ERP
  • Coordinate test execution and validate results
  • Address any issues or inconsistencies during UAT
• Team & stakeholder alignment:
  • Maintain close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
  • Ensure a unified vision of the ERP rollout across domains
  • Report decisions and ensure business needs are reflected in the solution

Key skills & experience

• Procurement & supply chain expertise
  • Strong knowledge of supplier relationship management, order-to-delivery flow, and inventory control
  • Experience in supplier contract negotiation and process optimization
• Data management: Proven experience in master data governance, quality assurance, and data migration in ERP projects
• ERP project leadership
  • Hands-on experience with ERP systems (Dynamics, SAP, Infor M3 or similar) for procurement and inventory modules
  • Able to drive workshops, validate processes, and guide configuration teams
• Analytical & risk management skills
  • Ability to assess risks and define mitigation strategies
  • Experience in KPI creation and dashboarding for process performance monitoring
• Communication & leadership
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong leadership to manage cross-functional teams and stakeholders
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment with multiple priorities

Why this role?

• Lead one of the key domains in a strategic ERP transformation
• Influence end-to-end business-critical processes
• Collaborate with a skilled team in a cross-functional and dynamic environment
• Long-term visibility with high-level decision-making responsibilities