Bachelor's degree in business, Communications, Human Resources, or related field
3-6 years of experience in change management or related roles
Minimum 3 years hands-on experience with SAP Ariba
Experience in supporting system implementations and process changes
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Responsibilities
Lead change management initiatives for Procurement stakeholders
Develop and implement stakeholder engagement and communication plans
Create and deliver training strategies for Procurement processes
Track adoption metrics and report on performance
Ensure successful onboarding and training for new team members
Benefits
Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning
Collaboration with cross-functional teams and leadership
Dynamic working environment with multiple change initiatives
Central role in shaping Procurement practices and policies
Full Job Description
Basic Function
The Procurement Change Management & Training Lead is responsible for enabling the successful adoption of new Procurement initiatives by leading change management, training, onboarding, and sustainment activities. This role ensures that Procurement stakeholders understand upcoming changes, are properly trained, and consistently apply new processes, systems, and policies in daily operations.
Reporting directly to Procurement leadership, this position serves as the central owner for Procurement change enablement, adoption tracking, and continuous capability development.
Scope:
Apply to all Procurement initiatives, including systems, tools, process changes, policy updates, and transformation efforts
Supports buyers, category managers, analysts, and Procurement leadership across Direct Materials, Indirect/MRO, Capex, and Services
Engage stakeholders after project initiation through stabilization and sustainment
Operates across multiple concurrent initiatives with varying levels of complexity
Acts as a centralized enablement function rather than supporting a single category or project
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Change Management & Stakeholder Engagement
Identify impacted stakeholder groups for each Procurement initiative and assess change impacts
Develop and execute structured stakeholder engagement and communication plans
Provide regular updates to stakeholders on initiative status, expectations, and upcoming changes
Partner with project managers and initiative leads to identify readiness risks and mitigation actions
Support leaders in driving alignment and reinforcing change adoption
Training & Enablement
Own training strategy and execution for Procurement initiatives, including systems, processes, and policies
Coordinate development, maintenance, and delivery of training materials such as job aids, guides, presentations, and recorded sessions
Ensure all Procurement training content is accurate, aligned with approved processes, and kept up to date
Organize and deliver live or virtual training sessions as required
Adoption Tracking & Re-Training
Track and report adoption metrics, including training completion, usage indicators, feedback, and issue trends
Identify adoption gaps or areas of resistance and coordinate targeted retraining or reinforcement efforts
Support post-implementation stabilization and long-term sustainment of changes
Onboarding & Continuous Capability Development
Own Procurement onboarding enablement and ensure new team members receive consistent, role-appropriate training
Partner with Procurement leaders and subject-matter experts to identify recurring capability gaps and training needs
Support continuous improvement of Procurement enablement frameworks and training approaches
Collaboration & Governance
Work closely with Procurement leadership, category teams, digital/system owners, and project managers
Ensure change and training activities remain aligned with overall Procurement priorities
Escalate adoption risks, training gaps, or readiness concerns Procurement leadership as appropriate
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Required
Bachelor's degree in business, Communications, Human Resources, Organizational Development, Change Management, or a related field
3-6 years of experience supporting change management, training, enablement, transformation, or program support roles
At least 3 years of Hands-on experience with SAP Ariba, including one or more of:
Supplier Lifecycle and Performance (SLP)
Guided Sourcing
Supplier Management
Supplier Registration
Procurement Operations Support
Experience supporting system implementations, process changes, or cross-functional initiatives
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to tailor messaging to different audiences
Proven ability to manage multiple initiatives and priorities simultaneously
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Preferred
Experience working in Procurement, Supply Chain, Operations, or a related environment
Familiarity with change management methodologies (e.g., ADKAR, Prosci, Kotter)
Experience tracking adoption metrics and using data to inform training or change decisions
Proficiency with Microsoft 365 tools (PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, SharePoint); familiarity with learning or collaboration platforms is a plus
About Gerdau S.A.
Gerdau S.A. is a Brazilian multinational steel manufacturing company. It is the largest producer of long steel in the Americas and one of the largest suppliers of special steel in the world. The company operates in 10 countries and has over 30,000 employees. Gerdau's products are used in a variety of industries, including construction, automotive, and energy. The company was founded in 1901 and is headquartered in Porto Alegre, Brazil.
