Manager, Operational Excellence, Global Sourcing & Procurement (EMEA)

Grade Level (for internal use):

S&P Global Corporate

The Role: Manager, Operational Excellence, Global Sourcing & Procurement

The Team: The Manager for Operational Excellence will play a pivotal role in driving the efficiency and effectiveness of Procurement processes within the Source to Pay (S2P) Team. This position is responsible for leading initiatives aimed at identifying and addressing pain points within our procurement systems, collaborating with key stakeholders to implement improvements, and fostering a culture of operational excellence.

Responsibilities:

• Lead initiatives to identify and address pain points within Source to Pay (S2P) processes and systems, ensuring that all solutions align with business objectives.
• Conduct deep-dive root case analysis to drive data-driven improvement initiatives
• Work closely with Procurement Operations and Reporting Team and partner across functions (IT, Legal, S2P Operations) to implement process and system improvements that enhance operational efficiency.
• Drive operational excellence through continuous assessment and optimization of procurement workflows, ensuring they meet the needs of the business.
• Identify automation opportunities e.g. RPA, process mining and deliver proof-of-concept pilots.
• Facilitate workshops and training sessions to enhance stakeholder engagement and promote the adoption of new processes and tools.
• Monitor and report on the effectiveness of implemented changes, using metrics and KPIs to ensure alignment with overall business goals.
• Foster a global mindset within the team, ensuring that solutions are scalable and adaptable across different regions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance or a related field.
• Lean Six Sigma certification and proven experience leading Six Sigma projects
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus.
• Proven experience in operational excellence or process improvement roles within Procurement.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and drive actionable insights.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Amenable to work 5pm-2am Philippine Time/2:30pm-11:30pm India
• Amenable for strict Hybrid Setup.