Procurement Operations Leader (2+ years as a team lead)

Overview

Lead a team of 8-10 members who support the Sourcing & Logistics Operations team globally, providing reporting, analytics and subject-matter support on the sourcing domain.

What you'll do

• Assume line management responsibility for a team of typically 8-10 members.
• Provide reporting and analytics support for internal and global operations requirements.
• Interact significantly with internal and external clients to build a world class organization.
• Provide subject matter support on the sourcing domain to reporting specialists to maximize process effectiveness and efficiency.
• Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to provide required reports.
• Serve as the first escalation point, both as people manager and SME, for the team, S&L and clients.
• Work closely with the Operations Team to improve the efficiency and quality of work.
• Manage and develop team members, including performance and career management.

What you'll need

• At least 5 years of experience in the sourcing and procurement domain, with at least 2 years in people management or leadership.
• Experience in MIS tools and tasks.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Leadership and problem solving skills.
• Proven skills in leading and coaching people and organizations.
• Effective in leading and managing change.
• Experience working in an international framework.
• Sourcing / procurement experience or knowledge.
• Customer and client service orientation.
• Experience handling multiple processes.
• Subject matter expertise and ability to develop front line resources in the work being managed.
• Ability to understand contracts and contract language.
• Good Excel, PowerPoint and Word skills.
• Good multitasking, prioritization and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently in complex, challenging, stressful environments.

Details

• Hybrid work culture (60:40 work from office : work from home).