Manager, Procurement Operations - Optimization - 31636

Job Description

Description

• Implement strategies and wave plans to continuously grow spend and drive adoption of Ariba Buying, Ariba Invoicing, Ariba Network, Guided Buying, and the corporate P-Card program company-wide. 
• Achieve paperless and touchless transactions with Suppliers in collaboration with Accounts Payable, Strategic Procurement Managers, Contract Owners, and Suppliers. 
• Ensure compliance of Procure-to-Pay activities to the Procurement Policy and manage the Procure-to-Pay compliance program in collaboration with the Manager, Procurement Governance. 
• Measure and communicate metrics, KPIs, baselines, targets and non-compliance to applicable teams and put in place remediation activities
• Ensure controls are in place to ensure Procure-to-Pay and PCard activities are performed in adherence to the Procurement Policy, Code of Conduct and Delegated Authorities. Always ensure segregation of duties is in place. Collaborate w/ Audit as required 

• Increase efficiency of procurement operations, with a focus on streamlining, simplifying, and automating processes across the entire procure-to-pay cycle
• Lead configuration of Ariba Buying to meet corporate needs and collaborate with Information Technology to manage new releases
• Promote the use of Ariba Buying for tactical sourcing and purchasing by implementing best practices with internal branches and stakeholders
• Channel tactical sourcing to the Procurement Desk. Build tactical sourcing and procurement knowledge libraries that includes tools and templates that can be leveraged by internal stakeholders
• Support the strategy to continuously improve user experience, increase efficiency and drive automation  
• Stay abreast of Procure-to-Pay innovations
• Establish and execute the innovation roadmap in collaboration with the Manager, SP, Procurement Platform. 

• Establish supplier qualification and enablement strategies in collaboration with the Manager, Procurement Operations Supplier Enablement
• Promote purchase with preferred suppliers by leveraging Ariba technology 

• Identify and execute improvement opportunities from People/Process/Technology perspective 
• Continuously improve stakeholders experience and increase technology and process adoption
• Identify satisfaction measurements to guide improvement prioritization 

Qualifications

• The individual must have excellent organization skills and the flexibility to adapt to a continuously evolving environment. They must also be able to exercise independent problem solving and decision making with initiative and self-coordination. The successful candidate must possess strong project management, communication, and presentation skills. Collaboration, diplomacy, and tact are also central as the role entails engaging, representing, and motivating a variety of stakeholders with divergent perspectives, objectives and interests.
• In addition to a University degree in a relevant field of study (business, math, engineering, and supply chain) the successful candidate will demonstrate excellent analytical skills plus the ability to multi-task, work under pressure, and accommodate changing priorities. Proficiency with Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) is required.
• Experience in Procurement operations and Strategic Sourcing would be an asset. As well as
• using procurement technology, specifically SAP Ariba.
• Due to the confidential nature of our work, a high degree of professionalism and discretion is required. 
• Flexibility with work hours and occasional travel may also be necessary. 

• Candidates must be eligible to work in the country of interest, at the time any offer of employment is made and seeking any required work permits/visas or other authorizations which may be required is the sole responsibility of the candidates applying for this position.