Christian Ponizil

As Global IT Leader for the COE-Procurement Team, I manage a global team and oversee technical projects and operations. I'm responsible for crafting the Procurement IT roadmap, ensuring alignment with business and industry needs. Key duties include IT architecture management, program delivery, budget oversight, talent acquisition, and fostering team growth. I leverage technology to enhance procurement efficiency and performance.

As an IT Project Manager Global, I led the initial planning and budgeting phase of a multi-year Global Procurement Transformation project. I coordinated budgeting activities, set financial and strategic resources, and was accountable for preparing and coordinating the signing off on the Statement of Work (SOW).

As an IT Project Manager, I continued to spearhead the rollout of SAP Transportation Management, successfully integrating logistics processes into SAP ECC/EWM for numerous warehouses and distribution centers across EMEA. My leadership encompassed the full project lifecycle – from planning & execution over control to closure. By harmonizing various project elements, I’ve ensured that milestones were met, risks were mitigated, and objectives were consitently aligned with overarching business goals.

As IT Project Leader, I managed the implementation of SAP Transportation Management. I coordinated project activities, ensuring timely completion, scope adherence, and high quality standards. My responsibilities included cross-functional collaboration, risk management, and tracking milestones. This role significantly shaped my project management skills and technical expertise.

As a Regional IT Business Partner, I served as a liaison between regional needs and global IT solutions in procurement. I built strategic relationships, coordinated regional IT demands, and helped tailor IT solutions for procurement functions. I facilitated alignment of regional and global IT strategies, bridging communication gaps, and enhancing project outcomes.

As a Business Process Principal, I architected cross-functional solutions for procurement, bridging IT technologies with business needs. I led design and implementation of procurement processes within SAP environments across EMEA, North America, and Asia Pacific, streamlining operations and optimizing SAP technologies use. I ensured sustained solution performance, aligning them with business evolution, furthering my technical and project coordination skills.

As a Business Process Architect, I designed and implemented cross-platform solutions for direct procurement and materials management within SAP ECC 6.0 and SAP SRM 7.0, specifically tailored for the EMEA region. These successful projects enhanced procurement operations, reduced costs, and streamlined workflows. My work improved business performance and shaped my SAP skills, providing invaluable insights for my career progression.

As a Business Process Consultant, I managed key tasks in SAP systems migration and customization. I migrated master data from SAP R/3 4.7 to ECC 6.0, ensuring data integrity and business continuity. I also customized the Materials Management module in SAP ECC 6.0 for Procurement, enhancing efficiency and reducing costs. These experiences helped me to develop my SAP skills and shaped my understanding of IT-business relationships.

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