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Lucia Jones

@luciajones

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Procurement and ERP transformation leader improving compliant P2P processes through training, analytics, and systems.

Germany

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for professional development with measurable performance. I want to analyze the current situation within the Procurement department, optimize solutions, and apply customer orientation, time planning, and proactive compliance-driven improvement.

I’m a procurement and process transformation professional with “over 10 years of Procurement Compliance, Tools and Process” experience, plus deep hands-on work across “operative Non- production Material Procurement” and “Production Material and Logistics.” I’ve also led “green field project -start-up of Purchasing department” and bring strong “communication, strong goal orientation and target focus.”

In my current role at Daimler Truck AG, I support an “ERP system impmentation cross the global company structure,” translating business requirements into system setup and ensuring smooth adoption through end-user training for “Requistioning/Invoice Verification.” I’m responsible for project integration for “Purchasing Accounting and Sales Accounting,” and I manage “JIRA/Confluence maintanance,” including “Economic Model preparation.”

Previously, at Daimler, I focused on “digitalization, compliance & efficiency” by owning procurement and accounting corporate directories globally and reviewing “guidelines review and corporate communication.” I delivered “Business unit training and process consultancy,” supported guideline implementation, and led “Procurement systems roll outs,” always aiming for “Process Excellence and Efficiency.”

Earlier roles strengthened my end-to-end procurement impact: PMO/IT representation for a “New Procurement System,” process coordination and compliance training across Europe, and contract/process standardization initiatives. I’ve also held leadership positions including “Head of Procurement,” where I managed full procurement execution (planning, PO/contract management, invoices/claims) with “SOX and Compliance.”

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Change Communications Management

Current

Daimler Truck AG

Oct 2023 - Present (2 years 8 months)

Led ERP system implementation across the global organization, translating business requirements into Purchasing Accounting and Sales Accounting setup. Coordinated cross-team integration, maintained JIRA/Confluence, and trained end users on requisitioning and invoice verification.

ERP Implementation Procurement & Accounting Jira Confluence Process Integration Economic Modeling

Procurement & Invoicing Controlling

Daimler AG

Sep 2021 - Dec 2021 (3 months)

Supported procurement and invoicing controls with a focus on digitalization, compliance, and efficiency. Managed procurement/accounting corporate directories and supported business unit guideline implementation through review, training, and process optimization.

Procurement Controls Invoice Processing Compliance Digitalization Process Optimization

Accounting Process

Daimler Mobility AG

Jan 2019 - Sep 2021 (2 years 8 months)

Provided process, system, and compliance advisory to the procurement business unit. Delivered procurement training, handled audit remediation, and supported project work across A2A and P2P processes.

Procurement Training Compliance Advisory Audit Remediation A2A P2P Purchase To Pay Process Consulting Project Management

PMO IT Representative

Daimler AG

Dec 2017 - Dec 2019 (2 years)

Worked in an agile IT program to develop and roll out a new procurement system with cross-functional, cross-cultural teams (170+ members). Managed roll-out timelines, quality gates, and the Internal Control System (ICS), and prepared for external audits including follow-up actions.

PMO Agile Delivery Quality Gates Internal Controls External Audit Support Cross functional Coordination

System Architect

Daimler AG

Oct 2015 - Nov 2017 (2 years 1 month)

Supported a global sales funnel management initiative focused on process and efficiency improvements. Owned user stories in JIRA/HP ALM/Confluence and performed system testing and bug reporting for sales funnel management.

Sales Funnels Process Efficiency User Stories System Testing Bug Reporting Jira ALM Confluence

Procurement Process Coordinator

Daimler AG

Nov 2011 - Sep 2015 (3 years 10 months)

Coordinated procurement process adaptations across EMEA, including communication of changes and maintenance of guideline sustainability. Led procurement training and guideline standardization with a compliance focus, and managed a contract management standardization project for worldwide contractual terms.

Procurement Process Adaptation Compliance Training Contract Standardization Project Leadership

Head of Procurement (CR)

Mercedes Benz CR

Nov 2010 - Oct 2011 (11 months)

Owned the full procurement agenda, including purchase order/contract management, budgeting and people management, invoice and claim handling, and supplier coordination. Drove SOX/compliance responsibilities and implemented purchasing controls, including an internal contract approval database rollout in cooperation with IT and Legal.

Procurement Leadership Purchase Order Management Contract Management SOX Compliance Budget Management Supplier Management SAP Support Cost Analysis And Internal Databases

Contract Manager

Hewlett-Packard

Dec 2008 - Nov 2010 (1 year 11 months)

Managed a full procurement agenda covering availability of goods, purchase order management, invoices, returned goods, and quality issues, including coordination across international delivery lanes. Led an invoicing improvement project to improve payment timeliness, supported receiving-process management, and acted as a 6S audit leader.

Contract Management Purchase Order Management Invoice Processing 6S Audits

Senior Procurement Specialist

Exxon Mobil

Jul 2007 - Oct 2008 (1 year 3 months)

Managed a portfolio of ~60 long-term transportation contracts for non-harming goods within EMEA and warehousing contracts. Owned supplier management activities including RFQ, negotiations, price/commercial condition review, supplier performance ratings, and contract system maintenance in SAP/Ariba.

Contract Management Supplier Management RFQ Supplier Performance SAP Ariba Warehousing

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Faurecia

Jan 2003 - May 2007 (4 years 4 months)

Participated in a greenfield procurement start-up for non-production and production materials, spanning setup from premises build-out through full production establishment. Performed operative buying (RFQs and negotiations) and supported purchase-to-pay process development with accounting, including supplier communication and invoice claim handling.

Greenfield Procurement Setup RFQ Purchase To Pay Supplier Communication Contract Management Cross functional Coordination