About this role
<div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>WHAT YOU WILL DO</b></H2> </div><div><p><strong><u>Strategic Planning and Execution</u></strong></p> <p>Lead OC-wide procurement strategy formulation and execution aligned with business growth targets.</p> <p>Own category management for direct/indirect materials, sourcing channel optimization, and cost-down roadmaps.</p> <p><strong><u>Procurement Operations & Governance</u></strong></p> <p>Own & manage E2E procurement processes incl. PR to PO, vendor onboarding, contract lifecycle, & compliance</p> <p>Manage tactical sourcing and tail spend through data-driven analyses, formulating sourcing strategies, and executing spot buys – incl. high-touch, emergency, ad hoc purchases</p> <p>Establish, document, and maintain procurement policies, standard operating procedures, and controls</p> <p>Ensure adherence to internal policies, financial controls, and regulatory requirements</p> <p><strong><u>Process Optimization </u></strong></p> <p>Identify inefficiencies and lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies</p> <p>Standardize procurement workflows across BUs/regions</p> <p>Partner with Users to streamline processes, reduce cycle time</p> <p>Optimize use of buying channels; drive automated buying</p> <p><strong><u>Performance Management & Analytics</u></strong></p> <p>Define and track procurement KPIs, develop dashboards and insights (e.g., cycle time, compliance, supplier performance)</p> <p>Report operational performance, risks, and opportunities</p> <p><strong><u>Team Leadership & Capability Building</u></strong></p> <p>Manage and develop procurement team members</p> <p>Coach the team on best practices, continuous improvement, and development</p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>OUR PERFECT CANDIDATE</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li>15+ years of total working experience, in procurement operations</li> <li>5+ years in procurement leadership / sr. managerial roles within large companies (USD 500 million+ in procurement spend), ideally in a global multi-BU organization</li> <li>Proven track record in leading procurement function across multiple sites</li> <li>Proven track record in driving coordination between business stakeholders, procurement operations</li> <li>Experience in leading teams including managing outcomes, KPIs and SLAs, performance and people management</li> <li>Experience in documenting SOPs, tracking compliance to SOPs, identifying process improvement opportunities</li> <li>Experience in ensuring compliance to internal policies and external regulations</li> <li>Experience in integrating digital tools with procurement processes</li> <li>Experience in issue-resolution, with proven track record of identifying root causes and resolving issues</li> <li>Experience with workflow management tools, and ERP systems (e.g. SAP), and Microsoft office applications, including managing large databases</li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>WE OFFER</b></H2> </div><div></div></div></div>