P2P Operations Team Lead Procurement Operations (Fixed-Term)

Job Description:

Role Overview:

Huntsman Corporations GBS in Krakow is seeking a dynamic and experienced P2P Operations - Team Lead Procurement Operations to lead and manage our team within the operational purchasing department. This role is instrumental in ensuring the smooth day-to-day operations of the procurement function aligning with corporate guidelines and acting as a crucial link between purchasing supply chain manufacturing quality and product management. The ideal candidate will drive strategic initiatives while fostering operational excellence. If you are a results-driven leader with a passion for procurement operations we invite you to apply and be part of our team. It is a temporary position with a fixed term contract basis of around 18months.

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Role Responsibilities:
As a P2P Operations - Team Lead Procurement Operations you will be responsible for:

• Provide direct day-to-day management of the *Indirect Purchasing Team* to ensure seamless operational performance.
• Lead and develop resources including mentoring coaching and conducting regular performance reviews to enhance team capabilities.
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders ensuring timely accurate and professional responses to all queries.
• Monitor procurement processes to assure high-quality performance analyze trends and implement improvements as needed.
• Support the development and implementation of global procurement capabilities processes and Global Procurement Policy within the organization.
• Act as a subject matter expert to assist team members in resolving process exceptions supplier follow-ups and requisition user exceptions.
• Drive the implementation of new projects functionalities tools and company-wide changes to enhance operational efficiency.

Experience and Competencies:

We are looking for experienced candidates with excellent communication skills and a solution focused approach.

What we are looking for:

• Proven experience in procurement operations purchasing or a related field preferably in a leadership capacity.
• Strong leadership and people management skills with the ability to mentor and develop high-performing teams.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities to manage complex purchasing processes.
• Solid understanding of procurement systems processes and policies within a corporate environment.
• Hands-on experience with SAP Ariba or similar procurement platforms is a must.
• Effective communication skills to liaise with multiple departments and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to organizational changes and new implementations.

What next

If you would like to join an innovative collaborative and multicultural team please apply now. Your application will be forwarded to a Talent Acquisition Partner who will strive to get back to you as soon as they can. We understand that applying for a new job is a big decision and we will work hard to keep you updated and support you along the way.

About Us:

At Huntsman we pride ourselves on being a people-oriented organization. Our family-like atmosphere is cultivated by our diverse groups of team members around the world.

We welcome the talent experience and fresh ideas that employees at all stages of their careers from interns to seasoned professionals bring to Huntsman.

In return we offer you the opportunity to become an integral part of a dynamic industry-leading company where safety and ethics always come first.

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