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A fantastic opportunity for a Procurement Operations Manager to join a dynamic team based in London or Basingstoke, with a competitive salary of £65,000. This pivotal role has been created due to the ongoing transformation and drive for excellence within the Procurement function.
As the Procurement Operations Manager, you will be instrumental in enhancing Source-to-Pay processes and overseeing all operational and reporting activities conducted by our outsourced Procurement Operations team.
Candidates will have extensive experience in procurement processes, particularly within the Source-to-Contract and Procure-to-Pay frameworks. A strong background with procurement technology along with a proven track record in data management and transformation initiatives, will ensure your success in this role.
Role responsibilities of the Procurement Operations Manager include:
- Overseeing all operational activities, including purchase order management and supplier onboarding
- Leading efforts in the transformation and continuous improvement of procurement data management and reporting
- Driving enhancements in procurement technology through the administration and optimisation of SAP Ariba
- Supporting simplification of procurement processes and policies alongside the Procurement Operations Lead
Person Specification of the Procurement Operations Manager:
- Extensive knowledge of procurement processes (essential)
- Familiarity with procurement technologies such as Ariba and SAP (essential)
- Experience in managing outsourced service teams (desirable)
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional transformation initiatives (essential)
- Strong analytical skills and experience with data visualisation tools (Power BI, Tableau, etc.)
Salary:
Up to £65,000
Hybrid role with 2-3 days working from home
This role will be well suited to you if you have held positions such as Procurement Manager, Procurement Operations Lead, Procurement Excellence Manager, or similar roles focused on procurement transformation and operations.
