Procurement Operations Manager
Core
Lead and coach a team of procurement operations specialists to oversee e-Sourcing, Purchasing, Invoice Resolution, Contract Administration, and Supplier Maintenance activities.
Role type
Senior Procurement Operations Manager
Builds
Operational procurement services and supplier engagement processes
Domain
Aerospace/Defense procurement operations
Required skills
Team leadership and coaching, SLA/KPI monitoring, Contract administration, Supplier onboarding and relationship management, Process improvement and transformation, Stakeholder influence in matrix organizations, SAP/Coupa/Ivalua proficiency, Risk mitigation
Preferred skills
Aerospace or defense sector experience, Indirect and Direct Procurement knowledge, Procurement governance and compliance frameworks
Technologies
SAP, Coupa, Ivalua
Responsibilities
Lead and coach a team of procurement operations specialists; Oversee execution of Contract Admin, Purchasing, Invoice Resolution, Channel Enablement, Helpdesk and Supplier Maintenance activities; Support supplier onboarding, training, and engagement; Partner with global Group Procurement and GBS teams; Identify and implement improvements to sourcing, contracting and purchasing processes; Ensure adherence to procurement policies and audit requirements; Drive initiatives that enhance sourcing capability
Seniority
Senior, hands-on leader with team management