IT SAP Workstream Lead - Source to Procure

About Builders FirstSource

Builders FirstSource is a leading U.S. supplier of structural building products, value-added components, and services to the professional market. Through technology modernization, business transformation, and digital innovation, BFS is reimagining how materials are manufactured, moved, sold, and delivered across North America.

As part of this transformation, BFS is implementing SAP S/4HANA and modern digital capabilities to create standardized, scalable, and integrated business processes across our enterprise.

Supporting hundreds of manufacturing, distribution, and operational locations, our technology teams partner closely with the business to modernize critical capabilities spanning planning, production, procurement, warehousing, transportation, sales, delivery, and corporate functions.

Application Services plays a key role in this journey by delivering and supporting the systems, integrations, data, and digital capabilities that enable our business to operate efficiently and scale for future growth.

Position Summary

The IT SAP Workstream Lead – Source to Procure serves as an experienced techno-functional individual contributor responsible for leading the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of Source-to-Procure capabilities across Builders FirstSource.

This role partners closely with business stakeholders, Business Process Leads (BPLs), process owners, developers, solution architects, system integrators, and support teams to translate business requirements into scalable, supportable solutions aligned to enterprise standards and business objectives.

The SAP Workstream Lead provides leadership throughout the solution lifecycle, including business process analysis, solution design, configuration strategy, testing, deployment, user adoption, and production support. The role serves as a key liaison between business and technology teams, helping ensure Source-to-Procure solutions effectively support operational and strategic business goals.

A primary focus of this role is driving fit-to-standard SAP solutions and business process transformation across sourcing, procurement, supplier management, purchasing, and related Supply Chain capabilities. The SAP Workstream Lead partners across functional and technical teams to help deliver integrated, efficient, and scalable business processes throughout the enterprise.

The ideal candidate combines deep sourcing and procurement process knowledge, SAP expertise, business transformation experience, and strong facilitation and collaboration skills with the ability to solve complex business and technology challenges within an integrated enterprise environment.

What You’ll Do

Lead Source-to-Procure Business Capabilities

Serve as the primary SAP Workstream Lead for Source-to-Procure capabilities.

Partner with business stakeholders, Business Process Leads (BPLs), and process owners to define future-state processes.

Lead fit-to-standard workshops and solution design discussions.

Drive alignment across sourcing, procurement, and supplier-management processes.

Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, compliance, and user experience.

Promote adoption of SAP best practices and standard capabilities.

Lead SAP Solution Design

Translate business requirements into SAP solutions.

Develop functional specifications and solution designs.

Support configuration strategy and design decisions.

Partner with developers, architects, and implementation teams.

Evaluate enhancements and technology improvements.

Support solution design reviews and recommendations.

Support ERP Transformation & Delivery

Lead workstream activities from design through deployment.

Support SIT, UAT, and production readiness activities.

Coordinate with business stakeholders, Business Process Leads (BPLs), and delivery partners.

Assist with cutover, deployment, and hypercare support.

Identify risks, dependencies, and implementation challenges.

Support business readiness and solution adoption efforts.

Support Enterprise Integrations

Define integration requirements and business-process impacts.

Partner with integration and development teams.

Support interface design, testing, and deployment activities.

Troubleshoot process and integration issues.

Ensure alignment across connected enterprise applications.

Drive Continuous Improvement

Identify opportunities for process standardization and automation.

Support procurement analytics and reporting improvements.

Promote data quality and process compliance

Improve solution reliability and operational effectiveness.

Contribute to documentation and knowledge transfer.

Technologies & Capabilities

Source-to-Procure Solutions

Strategic Sourcing

Supplier Management

Procurement Operations

Procure-to-Pay (P2P)

Contract Management

Purchase Requisitions & Purchase Orders

Procurement Master Data

Spend Management

Procurement Reporting & Analytics

SAP Solutions & Platforms

SAP S/4HANA Sourcing & Procurement

SAP Materials Management (MM)

SAP Supplier Lifecycle Management

SAP Ariba

SAP Business Network

SAP Fiori

SAP Signavio

SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP)

Solution Delivery Capabilities

Business Process Analysis

Requirements Management

Functional Solution Design

Fit-to-Standard Methodology

Functional Specifications

Testing & Quality Assurance

Deployment & Cutover Support

Business Readiness & Adoption

Continuous Improvement

Integration Technologies

SAP Integration Suite

MuleSoft

APIs

REST Services

SOAP Services

OData Services

IDocs

Interface Design & Data Mapping

Enterprise Application Connectivity

Enterprise Platforms & Tools

SAP S/4HANA

SAP Fiori

SAP Signavio

SAP WalkMe

Power BI

Azure DevOps

ServiceNow

Microsoft 365

What Success Looks Like

Success in this role is demonstrated through:

High-quality Source-to-Procure solution designs and business process outcomes.

Successful delivery of projects, enhancements, and system improvements.

Effective translation of business requirements into SAP solutions.

Adoption of SAP standard capabilities and fit-to-standard practices.

Strong collaboration across business, technology, and delivery teams.

Reliable and supportable procurement processes and integrations.

Positive stakeholder experiences and solution outcomes.

Continuous improvement of sourcing, procurement, and supplier-management capabilities.

Effective facilitation of cross-functional workshops and decision-making.

Growth in Source-to-Procure expertise, business process leadership, and SAP capabilities.

In Your First Year

You will have the opportunity to:

Build expertise in BFS Source-to-Procure processes, systems, and operations.

Establish strong relationships with Business Process Leads, business stakeholders, suppliers, and technology partners.

Effective partnership with Business Process Leads to deliver business capabilities and operational outcomes.

Lead fit-to-standard workshops and solution design discussions.

Support ongoing SAP and procurement transformation initiatives.

Develop a deep understanding of the BFS procurement, sourcing, and supplier management landscape.

Partner with business leaders to identify opportunities for process improvement and operational efficiency.

Influence future-state Source-to-Procure capabilities and solution designs.

Contribute to Source-to-Procure workstream delivery from requirements through production support.

Drive adoption of SAP standard capabilities and leading practices.

Grow your expertise in procurement transformation, SAP solutions, and integrated business processes.

Required Qualifications

Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

8+ years of experience supporting SAP, ERP, or enterprise applications.

Experience supporting Source-to-Procure, Procurement, Sourcing, or Supply Chain business processes.

Experience translating business requirements into SAP solutions.

Experience leading business process workshops and solution design discussions.

Experience driving fit-to-standard process and solution adoption.

Experience participating in ERP implementations, upgrades, or business transformation initiatives.

Experience coordinating activities across business stakeholders, delivery teams, and implementation partners.

Experience with system integrations, enterprise application connectivity, or cross-functional process design.

Strong analytical, facilitation, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

SAP S/4HANA Sourcing & Procurement experience.

SAP Materials Management (MM).

SAP Supplier Lifecycle Management.

SAP Business Network.

SAP Integration Suite.

SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP).

SAP Fiori.

SAP Signavio.

API, IDoc, REST, SOAP, or OData integration experience.

Strategic Sourcing or Supplier Management experience.

SAP certification in a relevant discipline.

Career Growth Opportunities

Application Services supports both technical and leadership career paths, allowing employees to grow their expertise while contributing to critical business capabilities across Builders FirstSource.

Professional-track employees may continue developing specialized expertise across Procurement, Supply Chain, Business Process Transformation, SAP Solutions, Integration Architecture, Solution Delivery, Reporting & Analytics, AI Enablement, and Solution Architecture.

Potential professional-track progression may include:

Senior Analyst

Lead

Principal

Distinguished

Employees are encouraged to expand both their functional and technical expertise through hands-on delivery experience, enterprise transformation initiatives, leadership opportunities, certifications, and cross-functional collaboration.

Builders FirstSource supports continuous learning, professional development, and career growth through exposure to complex business challenges, modern technologies, and strategic transformation programs.

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