- Independently manage endtoend technology lead Digital transformation workstreams within procurement for either direct or indirect spend category with complete ownership to meet client requirements cost reduction targets compliance and improvement on KPIs
- Drive continuous improvement projects to increase productivity or reduce process cycle time
- Demonstrate ability in managing IT projects for Procurement
- Collaborate with implementation partners to ensure a detailed transition approach and plans for individual geographies/business portfolios
- Aligning with key stakeholders (Procurement Directors Business Leads Delivery Leads and others) on plan
- Work with transformation PMO to proactively identify risks and mitigation approaches
- Work with support functions and transformation teams to ensure the project receives the right enablement at the right time
- Supporting Change Management activities to prepare the client for deployment and adoption (Change Program Operating Model & Organizational alignment Communications Trainings)
- Conduct clients current capabilities evaluation and gap assessment alternatives assessment and develop strategic waystoplay for the client to stay ahead of the curve
- Lead right from process diagnostic and initial opportunity assessment to planning and strategy development through implementation
Requirements
Must have:
- Extensive handson experience (at least 24 years) in either SourcetoContract engagements or ProcuretoPay process implementation/improvement for Fortune 500 companies
- Working and handson knowledge of ERP tools and bestinclass S2P tools e.g. SAP Ariba/ Coupa/ Zycus etc.
- 36 years of progressive industry and/or consulting experience in FMCG F&B IT/Hightech Industrial/Consumer Goods Retail or Manufacturing.
- Strong negotiation skills good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a crossfunctional global organization
- Strong stakeholder management skills & the ability to work with remote teams
- Experience in analyzing client s processes and operational data to identify opportunities develop insights and prepare a business case to deliver procurement transformational projects.
Good to have
- Certification such as CSCP CPM SPSM is a plus
Educational Qualifications:
Strong educational background from reputed engineering and management schools
Personal Attributes:
- Strong customercentric focus relationship management with key partners persuasive proactive and cando attitude is a must
- English: Fluent written and oral (ability to interact with senior stakeholders)
- Ability to work in a fastpaced work environment and meet tight deadlines.
- Selfmotivated with critical attention to detail deadlines and reporting.
- Strong work ethics and ability to adhere to timelines
- Compassionate towards team members and colleagues
Procurement, S2P, Source-to-Pay, GEP SMART, Coupa, Ariba, Zycus, Digital Transformation, Procurement Transformation JOB DESCRIPTION :: Independently manage end-to-end technology lead Digital transformation workstreams within procurement for either direct or indirect spend category with complete ownership to meet client requirements, cost reduction targets, compliance, and improvement on KPIs Drive continuous improvement projects to increase productivity or reduce process cycle time Demonstrate ability in managing IT projects for Procurement Collaborate with implementation partners to ensure a detailed transition approach and plans for individual geographies/business portfolios Aligning with key stakeholders (Procurement Directors, Business Leads, Delivery Leads, and others) on plan Work with transformation PMO to proactively identify risks and mitigation approaches Work with support functions and transformation teams to ensure the project receives the right enablement at the right time Supporting Change Management activities to prepare the client for deployment and adoption (Change Program, Operating Model & Organizational alignment, Communications, Trainings) Conduct client's current capabilities evaluation and gap assessment, alternatives assessment and develop strategic ways-to-play for the client to stay ahead of the curve Lead right from process diagnostic and initial opportunity assessment to planning and strategy development through implementation Must have: Extensive hands-on experience (at least 2-4 years) in either Source-to-Contract engagements or Procure-to-Pay process implementation/improvement for Fortune 500 companies Working and hands-on knowledge of ERP tools and best-in-class S2P tools - e.g. SAP Ariba/ Coupa/ Zycus, etc. 3-6 years of progressive industry and/or consulting experience in FMCG, F&B, IT/High-tech, Industrial/Consumer Goods, Retail, or Manufacturing. Strong negotiation skills, good interpersonal skills, and ability to work in a cross-functional global organization Strong stakeholder management skills & the ability to work with remote teams Experience in analyzing client s processes and operational data to identify opportunities, develop insights and prepare a business case to deliver procurement transformational projects. Good to have Certification such as CSCP, CPM, SPSM is a plus Educational Qualifications: Strong educational background from reputed engineering and management schools Personal Attributes: Strong customer-centric focus, relationship management with key partners, persuasive, proactive, and can-do attitude is a must English: Fluent, written, and oral (ability to interact with senior stakeholders) Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment and meet tight deadlines. Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines, and reporting. Strong work ethics and ability to adhere to timelines Compassionate towards team members and colleagues
Education
BE/Btech