Leader Procurement Business Operations LATAM

The Procurement Operations Lead will be responsible for working closely with the Sourcing leadership team to define, manage, and deliver the execution of a number of projects that will support the strategic priorities:

The Procurement Operations Manager will work with the Procurement Operations team to support the flow material handling requests for the various regions, timely execution of the STP process and manage/develop the local team on knowledge, skills, and career development. This role requires scoping and creating project plans, developing/evaluating processes, coordinating and propelling execution, and communicating to senior management on status, risks and process/product changes. Cross-team coordination, project management and executive presentation skills are good to have.

Key Accountabilities

30% of time spent

Supervising a direct team of Procurement Operations professionals with responsibilities across multiple markets and ensure network-wide standardization for all procurement related processes. Develop, train and manage the Procurement Operations team members (provide mentorship). Maximize resource utilization to ensure optimal productivity

30% of time spent

Lead continuous improvement operational efficiency projects including process automation and policy refinements, including the support of training other resources in the organization, and integration activities

20% of time spent

Ensure current procurement processes are operating effectively and seek ways to improve and drive efficiencies. Interface across local procurement teams to implement best practices and consistency

30% of time spent

Issue and supervise the complete Procure to Pay process: Requisitions, Purchase Orders and help manage SAP Workflow resolution. Partner with internal stakeholder and departments such as PTD, AP, Legal, EH&S etc.