Position Summary
Reporting to the Director, Procurement Governance, this position will support the development and operationalization of procurement governance as it relates to end-to-end integration of the Procurement function into MVW’s organization. A successful contributor in this role will possess excellent relationship-building skills, ability to influence, and be able to facilitate and drive results in a fast paced and demanding environment.
The Sr Manager – S2P/SRM Process Excellence is responsible for supporting process optimization, driving efficiencies, and implementing best practices across the “end-to-end” Source-to-Contract (S2C), Procure- to- Pay (P2P), and supplier management processes, in a highly matrixed organization. This role ensures the alignment of procurement strategies with business objectives, leveraging technology, data analytics, and supplier collaboration to enhance value creation.
Expected Contributions
Process Excellence & Optimization
- Develop and drive continuous improvement initiatives within the end-to-end Source to Pay (S2P) and Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) processes, developing frameworks and process maps, leading to tangible benefits.
- Identify inefficiencies and implement automation, digital tools, and process enhancements to streamline procurement and supplier collaboration.
- Ensure compliance with procurement policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements, with a view to continuously update relevant process/policy documents to incorporate best practices/ compliance requirements.
- Lead, participate in intake & discovery sessions, process documentation, training, and governance for procurement and supplier management teams.
Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)
- Develop and implement supplier relationship strategies to enhance collaboration and performance.
- Establish supplier scorecards, key performance indicators (KPIs), and governance models to drive accountability and continuous improvement.
- Work closely with internal stakeholders to drive innovation, risk management, and value creation.
- Collaborate with business stakeholders to optimize supplier segmentation and category management.
Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Transformation
- Optimize sourcing and procurement processes, including contract lifecycle management, supplier onboarding, and risk assessments.
- Work with cross-functional teams to align procurement goals with business needs.
Technology & Digital Enablement
- Be able to define and gather requirements for procurement technology / boundary systems, in order to provide critical information for a sourcing activity. Define a framework for such requirement gathering that can be used for future technology related strategic sourcing initiatives across the company.
- Drive the adoption of procurement and supplier management technologies (e.g., SAP Ariba, Coupa, Jaggaer, etc.).
- Ensure integration of digital tools to improve process efficiency, automation, and real-time analytics.
- Lead digital transformation initiatives to enhance user experience and procurement performance.
Stakeholder & Change Management
- Act as a liaison between procurement, finance, IT, and business units to ensure alignment on procurement and supplier management strategies.
- Lead change management initiatives to support the adoption of new processes, policies, and technologies.
- Provide leadership, training, and mentorship to procurement teams and business stakeholders.
Candidate Profile
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field; MBA or relevant certifications (e.g., CPSM, CIPS, PMP) preferred.
- 5+ years in procurement, sourcing, supplier relationship management, or process excellence roles, with demonstrated examples of quantified value addition to strategic processes.
Skills and Competencies:
- Technical Skills: Expertise in Source to Pay (S2P) processes, SRM best practices, and procurement technologies (SAP Ariba, Coupa, etc.).
- Analytical & Problem-Solving: Strong data analysis, process mapping, and problem-solving skills.
- Leadership & Communication: Proven ability to influence stakeholders, drive change, and lead cross-functional teams.
- Project Management: Experience managing process improvement and digital transformation initiatives.
Preferred Experience:
- Experience in global procurement or shared services environments. Demonstrated experience of minimum 2 technology implementation projects.
- Familiarity with Agile, Lean, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies.
- Knowledge of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) and risk management in supplier engagement.
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