Hybrid Business Process Owner – PTP

at Bridgestone EMEA

• Job title: Business Process Owner – PTP
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: ERP
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Zaventem, Belgium

About the role

• Business Process Owner at Bridgestone overseeing end-to-end management and strategic alignment of business processes. Responsible for process performance, compliance, and continuous improvement with Lean methodologies.

Responsibilities

• The Business Process Owner (BPO) is responsible for the end-to-end management, optimisation, and strategic alignment of a specific business process within the organisation.
• The BPO ensures that processes deliver value, operate efficiently, and support the organisation’s strategic objectives.
• He will leverage & move forward our SAP Tech Stack and Tire centric solutions.
• Acting as the single point of accountability, the BPO oversees process performance, compliance, and continuous improvement, leveraging Lean methodologies to drive operational excellence.
• Cooperate with the Head of Business Process (HoBP) and act as the business owner for functional sub-domains (Our Team Covers “Source / Purchase To Pay” direct and indirect materials domains).
• Own the assigned business process life cycle, defining and maintaining process boundaries, inputs, outputs, roles, and interactions.
• Ensure alignment with organisational strategy and compliance with relevant regulations.
• Actively participate in the design of “to be” solutions in collaboration with IT and other stakeholders.
• Establish and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and metrics for process performance.
• Lead process design and redesign initiatives using Lean methodologies and process mining tools.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across the organisation.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive process documentation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Operations, or related field.
• Lean Methodology certification (mandatory).
• 5–7 years in Procurement or a related field.
• Minimum 1 year hands‑on SAP experience (SAP MM required; SAP WM/EWM or SAP FI is a plus).
• Proven track record in leading cross‑functional process improvement initiatives.
• SAP MM expertise (required); SAP WM/EWM or FI modules (asset).
• Experience with SAP Signavio and process mining tools.
• Strong process mapping and analytical skills.
• Ability to interpret KPI data and drive operational improvements.
• Familiarity with ERP system integrations.
• Fluent English (must‑have). Additional languages are a plus.

Benefits

• A supportive and engaging onboarding experience to ensure a smooth transition into our team.
• The opportunity to develop and grow, through training and regular mentorship.
• Corporate Social Responsibility activities.
• A truly global, dynamic and challenging work environment.
• Agility and work/life effectiveness and your long-term well-being.
• A diverse and inclusive team.