Procurement Operations Manager

In this role, you will:

• Lead procurement operations team and oversee procurement policies, processes and tools.
• Drive process standardization and automation initiatives to improve operational efficiency.
• Define and implement system strategy and roadmap for procurement platforms (ERP, eProcurement, etc.).
• Lead reporting, analytics, and dashboards to inform procurement strategic decisions.
• Coach and mentor team members; contribute to talent development and succession planning.
• Establish a vendor solution for transactional and tactical sourcing and procurement activities.
• Develop and monitor KPIs, SLAs, and compliance metrics across procurement activities.
• Manage vendor relationships related to procurement systems and tools.
• Serve as key business partner to cross functional partners including  IT, Finance, Legal, and Compliance.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of procurement experience, preferably in a high-growth or complex environment.
• 5+ years of experience developing and deploying procurement processes and tools.
• 3+ years of experience leading teams, with a strong ability to develop and mentor direct reports.
• Expertise in procurement process & systems  strategy, operations, and compliance, including industry best practices.
• Proven experience in business partnerships, vendor management, supplier negotiations, and optimizing external partnerships.
• Extensive experience with procurement platforms (e.g., Ariba, ERP, eProcurement) and an understanding of system configurations and reporting/analytics.
• Strong operational, analytical, and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with financial tools and budget management.