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The role owns the Operational Excellence agenda end-to-end: from data, reporting, performance tracking, and leadership presentations to implementation of key programs, capability building, systems/platform adoption, and continuous improvement of ways of working.
About the Role
Major accountabilities:
- Lead the Operational Excellence agenda across the Procurement function, ensuring structure, discipline, and transparency.
- Govern Procurement priorities through clear processes, routines, and performance standards.
- Track and maintain ownership of strategic objectives, operational goals, and cross‑functional commitments.
- Manage end‑to‑end Procurement objectives, KPIs, and performance reporting frameworks.
- Ensure KPIs are well‑defined, measured, embedded in decision‑making, and monitored for progress and gaps.
- Maintain full visibility of delivery status, risks, dependencies, and performance trends, driving corrective actions as needed.
- Oversee Procurement data governance, reporting landscape, and management information accuracy and consistency.
- Translate complex data into actionable insights and drive standardization, automation, and reporting efficiency.
- Lead development of high‑quality leadership presentations, synthesizing progress, risks, and recommendations for executive communication.
- Lead and develop a team whilst building strong capabilities and fostering a proactive, high‑performance culture
Minimum Requirements:
- Minimum of 8 years' experience in within a Procurement environment
- Proven track record in Procurement Leadership (ideally global or regional).
- Demonstrated success in developing and executing global strategies and delivering measurable business impact.
- Ability to drive innovation and continuous improvement in procurement practices.
- Demonstrated success in project management and operational excellence
- Ability to operate effectively within global, matrixed organizations, and collaborate across diverse geographies and cultures.
- Outstanding communication and collaboration skills.
Languages:
- Fluent English (both written and spoken)
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Accessibility and accommodation
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