Procurement Operations Manager (EMEA) - London

The Global Procurement Operations Manager (EMEA) - London will lead the strategy development of Operational Procurement processes and activities, and ensure successful implementation of the strategy. The objective is to ensure a Best in Class service to the business globally that is compliant to all standards and policies, both internall and externally.

• The role includes the set up, continued evolution and management of contracting and e-sourcing plus a team of data analysts.
• The role is responsible for driving improvements in the business / function's risk profile and efficiency / effectiveness through the successful delivery of key operational change programmes including e-sourcing, Contracts Compliance and contracting effectiveness.
• The role is responsible for creating and maintaining a high performance culture across the Global Operations team (a team of e-sourcing and contracting specialists, plus Procurement team of analysts who carry out the agreed operational procurement processes.)

Experience Needed

• Good practical experience gained from having hands on operational procurement and category management experience, preferably in both direct and indirect sectors
• A proven track record of delivering operational procurement change in complex ,blue chip global organisations in functions dealing with multi-billion $ spends.
• Deep contracting knowledge - either a legal or procurement background. (Highly knowledgeable in contracting processes, tools and systems, as well as deep understanding of critical clauses and T&Cs.)
• Excellent stakeholder management and engagement skills. Ability to engage with multiple stakeholders at all levels of the organisation, in multiple countries / timezones.
• Highly knowledgeable in terms of best in class operational procurement practices and systems. Depth of experience with systems and processes such as spend data, contract management and e-sourcing.
• Experience of direct line management of a geographically dispersed team

If you are interested in this Procurement Operations Manager (EMEA) - London role, please call me on 01483 212183