Procurement Manager

Job Title

Roles and Responsibilities

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Procurement Transformation Manager to lead and execute strategic initiatives aimed at modernizing procurement operations. The ideal candidate will bring 10+ years of experience in procurement processes, Source-to-Pay (S2P) systems, tools implementation, and operational excellence. This role will drive digital transformation, process optimization, and building capability across procurement functions.

External Interfaces

• Contractor(s) BPO Partners - Global CoE Data & Analytics team
• Vendors Digital tools (SAP Ariba, Coupa, etc.)
• Vendors – Supplier Relation Management (SRM)

Internal Interfaces

• Global Procurement GNFR
• Finance, accounting and Legal
• GNFR Stakeholders
• Global CoE – Data & Analytics

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• MBA or relevant Master’s degree preferred.

Relevant Experience

• 10+ years of total experience in procurement, with a strong focus on process optimization, tools implementation, and transformation.
• Proven success in leading or supporting large-scale S2P initiatives.
• Experience with procurement platforms such as SAP Ariba, Coupa, Oracle, and ERP systems like SAP.

Behavioural Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proactive, organized, and adaptable in a fast-paced, global environment.
• Willingness to work flexible hours to collaborate across time zones.
• Strong project management mindset.

Knowledge

• Strong understanding of end-to-end procurement processes, with a focus on Source-to-Pay (S2P) transformation.
• Hands-on knowledge of procurement platforms such as SAP Ariba, Coupa, or other similar tools (e.g., Oracle, Ivalua).
• Experience in integrating procurement systems with ERP platforms such as SAP or Oracle
• Familiarity with contract lifecycle management (CLM), supplier management, e-sourcing, and invoice automation.
• Working knowledge of data governance, compliance frameworks, and internal controls in a procurement context.
• Proficiency in Power BI or other business intelligence tools (e.g., Tableau, Qlik, Spotfire) for creating dashboards and data-driven insights.
• Strong command of Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, advanced formulas, data modeling) and PowerPoint for executive reporting.
• Basic understanding of cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS, or GCP) for analytics is a plus.

Roles & Responsibilities

Analytics (Data & Insights)

• Drive implementation, optimization, and adoption of procurement platforms such as SAP Ariba, Coupa, Oracle (including CLM, e-Sourcing, and invoice automation).
• Collaborate with IT and cross-functional teams for seamless ERP integration.
• Monitor tool adoption and identify opportunities for automation and enhancement.

Operational Excellence

• Lead and execute end-to-end procurement transformation initiatives, spanning S2P and P2P workstreams.
• Design and deliver standardized, automated, and scalable procurement processes aligned with global strategy.
• Define and implement procurement transformation roadmaps and process excellence frameworks.

Stakeholder Management

• Engage and align with global stakeholders including Procurement, Finance, Legal, IT, and Business Units.
• Act as a change agent for procurement transformation, building awareness and ownership among stakeholders.
• Define KPIs and provide actionable insights to leadership through dashboards and reports. Provide regular updates to stakeholders

Data Governance & Quality Assurance

• Use data-driven analysis to identify trends, optimize procurement spend, and enable strategic sourcing.
• Build interactive dashboards (preferably in PowerBI) and ensure high data integrity and governance.