Senior Global Business Process Owner Procurement Systems

Job Summary:
As a Senior Global Business Process Owner with over 12 years of experience you will be responsible for leading and driving global process optimization across the direct and indirect procurement and procure to pay systems. You will work closely with crossfunctional teams including IT business leaders and external partners to define implement and scale bestinclass supply chain processes leveraging the appropriate platforms. You will provide subject matter expertise in the design and deployment of supply chain solutions ensuring alignment with business strategies and a seamless efficient supply chain.

Key Responsibilities:

• Business Process Leadership:
• Own and drive the endtoend global supply procurement management processes and systems for the organization including direct and indirect procurement.
• Lead process optimization efforts to enhance operational efficiency cost reduction and overall supply chain effectiveness.
• Work with senior leadership and business stakeholders to define strategic procurement goals and ensure alignment with broader corporate objectives.
• Subject Matter Expertise:
• Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) for procurement management systems with a focus on leveraging appropriate technologies (e.g. SAP Oracle or other solutions).
• Provide thought leadership and indepth expertise on best practices new technologies and trends in direct and indirect procurement
• EndtoEnd Process Transformation
• Lead the transformation of the direct and indirect procurement process ensuring that it is optimized for speed efficiency and scalability aligned with the needs of capacity deployment.
• Design and implement global procurement and vendor management processes across multiple regions ensuring consistency and scalability across the enterprise.
• Reengineer procurement workflows to integrate emerging technologies and best practices that support AIhyperscaler specific needs such as automated sourcing contract management and datadriven decisionmaking.
• Analyze existing procurement processes identify bottlenecks or inefficiencies and lead improvement initiatives utilizing process reengineering or automation.
• Work with IT teams to implement and integrate procurement management solutions ensuring smooth functionality and user adoption.
• Identify and implement process improvements focusing on reducing cycle times and increasing the agility to support rapid changes in technology requirements.
• Stakeholder Management:
• Partner with supply chain business units IT and external vendors to ensure the effective implementation and maintenance of supply chain planning delivery and procurement systems.
• Lead crossfunctional workshops and training sessions to build understanding of new tools technologies and processes.
• Act as the primary point of contact for business stakeholders seeking advice on procurement related processes and systems.
• Systems Management:
• Oversee the integration of supply chain management solutions and provide strategic guidance on system architecture and configuration.
• Manage user acceptance testing for system upgrades and optimization to ensure the system meets business needs.
• Monitor and report on system performance and business outcomes making datadriven decisions to further improve processes.
• Change Management & Continuous Improvement:
• Develop and execute change management strategies for process transformations and system implementations.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by actively identifying areas for process innovation efficiency gains and risk mitigation.
• Drive performance metrics and KPIs to measure the success of global supply chain initiatives.
• Global Collaboration:
• Collaborate with global teams to standardize processes while accommodating regional nuances and business needs.
• Manage global project teams across time zones and geographies to ensure successful deployment of initiatives.
• Risk & Compliance:
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with supply chain processes and systems.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements internal controls and industry standards in supply chain management processes.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience:
  • 12 years of experience in supply chain management with a strong focus on procurement management systems within a cloud hyperscaler or techdriven environment.
  • Proven track record of leading largescale process transformations and system implementations in global organizations.
  • Expertise in the implementation and management of direct and indirect procurement platforms (e.g. Coupa Ariba etc..
• Technical Skills:
  • Strong knowledge of Procurement processes including direct and indirect procurement optimization and distribution.
  • Deep understanding of supply chain management systems and their integration with other enterprise software (e.g. ERP WMS TMS).
  • Knowledge implementing comprehensive procurement and supply chain management solutions that integrate sourcing procurement and payment processes such as Ariba Oracle Coupa etc.
  • Familiarity with cloud technologies digital transformation and data analytics in a supply chain context.
• Education:
  • Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Business Administration Information Technology or related field. Masters degree preferred.
• Certifications Preferred:
  • APICS CPIM (Certified in Production and Inventory Management) or CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional) certification is a plus.
  • SAP or Oracle supply chain certifications are advantageous.

Key Competencies:

• Leadership: Ability to lead and inspire crossfunctional teams including IT operations and business leaders.
• Analytical Thinking: Strong problemsolving skills with the ability to analyze complex systems and make datadriven decisions.
• Communication: Exceptional communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels and present complex ideas in a clear understandable way.
• Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills and a teamoriented approach to working with diverse global teams.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience working in a highly dynamic fastpaced and global supply chain environment for hyperscalers
• Experience in managing change in large organizations especially in implementing new technologies or processes.
• Knowledge of artificial intelligence (AI) machine learning (ML) or predictive analytics as they relate to supply chain optimization.

Why Join Us

• Work in a fastgrowing innovative and globally impactful organization.
• Collaborate with industry experts and thought leaders in the cloud space.
• Competitive salary benefits and opportunities for career growth and development.
• Be part of a culture that values continuous learning collaboration and inclusion.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $190000$220000. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on jobrelated knowledge skills and experience.