Head of Procurement Excellence

A fantastic opportunity with a key client in the Industrial Manufacturing space.

Responsibilities:

1. Responsible for the end-to-end S2P (Source-to-Pay) workstream as well as the successful implementation and definition of processes, process transformations, change management and technology initiatives.
2. Selecting suitable IT systems and implement them to increase efficiency and automation.
3. Lead several projects as part of the S2P workstream.
4. Responsible for optimizing procurement processes through "modern" eProcurement.
5. Integrate and implement target processes at new or acquired locations.
6. Support, develop and coordinate key performance indicators and process performance indicators in connection with business process changes.
7. Responsible for the ongoing analysis, implementation, execution and monitoring of procurement processes.
8. Development of the global purchasing organization with a focus on the purchasing/corporate strategy and the derivation of common global goals in relation to processes, systems and projects in the S2P area.
9. Working with the purchasing management team and other members of the operations management team to develop and implement S2P initiatives, reduce transaction costs and increase efficiency within the company.

Qualifications:

1. Relevant experience in process management, SCM/Procurement Excellence, Business Process Lead S2P or in a similar role in an international matrix environment - design and implementation of source-to-pay processes, systems and globally oriented workflows.
2. Extensive knowledge of source-to-pay technologies and tools such as eSourcing, eProcurement, contract management and supplier relationship management systems, preferably with iVALUA.
3. Passionate and a strong understanding of end-to-end source-to-pay processes, including strategic sourcing, supplier management and payment processes in a rapidly growing environment.
4. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills combined to identify process inefficiencies and develop innovative solutions for the successful establishment of the new S2P system, with a focus on global alignment and cross-functional collaboration.
5. Strong project management skills to prioritize and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously in a global matrix organization.