Principal Buyer (Procurement Process Improvement)
Core
Lead continuous improvement, standardization, and optimization of end-to-end procurement processes (P2P) to improve efficiency, compliance, and value delivery.
Role type
Principal Buyer (Procurement Process Improvement)
Builds
Standardized procurement processes, policies, controls, and governance frameworks
Domain
Corporate Procurement / Supply Chain
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
P2P process expertise, contract compliance management, data analysis for gap identification, ERP system proficiency (Oracle, SAP, Ariba), change management, KPI definition and tracking, stakeholder influence without direct authority
Preferred skills
People leadership experience, presentation skills to executive layers, experience with system implementations and automation
Technologies
Oracle, SAP, Ariba, Microsoft tools
Responsibilities
Lead continuous improvement initiatives across procure to pay (P2P); Lead contract compliance initiatives to re-capture spend leakage; Identify process gaps, inefficiencies, and risks using data analysis; Design and implement standardized procurement processes, policies, and controls; Define and track procurement KPIs; Partner with sourcing, AP, IT, and other corporate functions to align processes with business needs
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with people leadership