Procurement Process & Operations Transformation Manager

Role Descriptions & Responsibilities   

Your role will contribute to implement Strategy Enablement and Middle Office strategy/roadmap within AMERICAS by managing transformation and multi-layered projects while simultaneously supporting Sourcing Category Managers.

You will collaborate closely with members across Strategy Enablement & Middle Office team in HQ, Sourcing category managers and Purchase-to-Pay team in Americas.

Some more of your responsibilities will include:

• Managing transformation and multi-layered projects incl. organization, processes and tools

• Defining framework on Processes, Compliance, Sustainability, Technology, Communication, spend data management, Integration of Newly Acquired Companies

•  Supporting Sourcing Category Managers liaising with P2P teams, facilitating communication with Internal Customers and Suppliers while improving Reporting and Performance Management

•  Support the procurement organization in increasing its maturity on sustainability, ensuring responsible practices are embedded locally and aligned with global priorities.

•  Drive WW projects where the AMERICAS has significant impact

• Drive various transformation projects that will help harmonize, streamline processes and improve efficiencies

• Coordinate and execute the integration of newly acquired companies within 3DS Procurement: FIT/GAP analysis, define convergence plan, coordinate operations, deploy 3DS Policies, operational processes, train and embark all NEWCO stakeholders …

• Implement supplier risk framework (incl. supplier monitoring) and procurement sustainability strategy within AMERICAS GEO

• Support Sourcing Category Managers to build their yearly strategy and spend analysis

• Ensure effective Sourcing performance tracking, analysis and reporting (SUM, Savings, Sourcing projects)

• Work on communication and training initiatives to ensure compliance and implementation of 3DS Global Procurement Policy

• Identify relevant framework & processes for Sourcing Category manager and provide useful content and materials to support their daily activities