Procurement Operations Manager - OTR

You are a part of a global energy business that is dedicated to providing light, heat, and mobility to millions of people every day. As a Procurement Operations Manager - OTR, your role involves actively supervising and handling requisitions and shopping carts to ensure compliance with internal policies and service level agreements. You will drive continuous improvement initiatives across the O2R process to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and cycle time. Acting as a key liaison between internal collaborators and external suppliers is crucial to ensure seamless execution of procurement transactions. Your responsibilities include ensuring adherence to global procurement policies, leading and developing a high-performing procurement operations team, and collaborating with digital and systems teams to identify automation opportunities. You will supervise performance metrics, champion collaborator engagement, and ensure data quality and process compliance in procurement master data. In terms of change management, you will support organizational change efforts, help with input on case for change proposals, drive a culture of continuous improvement, and proactively identify and handle potential risks. People management is a key aspect of your role, where you will lead a team, develop an inclusive culture, provide guidance, and support employee recognition and reward programs. Your qualifications should include a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in Management, Engineering, Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field, along with a Procurement Certification. Essential skills for this role include operational excellence, risk management, problem-solving, analytical thinking, innovation, digital fluency, change management, decision-making, and business sense. If you are ready to be a part of the FBT team and advance your career as a Procurement Operations Manager - OTR, join us in this encouraging and forward-thinking environment where you can play a significant role in making energy cleaner and better. This role may require up to 10% travel, is eligible for relocation within the country, and involves a hybrid of office and remote working arrangements. Your skills in agreements and negotiations, analytical thinking, stakeholder management, supplier selection, and sustainability awareness will be valuable in this role.,