APA Procurement Excellence Director

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Bureau Veritas Asia-Pacific is recruitingAPA Procurement Excellence Directorto build and lead unified procurement functionacross the region. This is astrategic transformation project with a 3-year roadmapdesigned to build procurement excellence from the ground up by:

• Establishing unified regional governance operating model compliance and control frameworks for the success of the future Procurement function critical to unlock efficiency and cost optimization across APA.
• Leading the Procurement strategy category management supplier optimization sourcing excellence and Procurement systems projects (P2P Tableau P2P Savings tracker Grant Pia MA Project). Project management will be paramount to implement the discipline to successfully execute the procurement vision.
• Redesigning the end-to-end processes with the systems(P2P BI AI with Flex & operational systems bridges) to build a comprehensive project breaking silo and developing collaborative projects &constructive collaboration with Operations Finance Performance & Systems.
• Building training and animating the procurement community to upscale talents.
• Build a scalable Best in Class procurement capability supporting regional expansion.
• Partner with DxT on systems road map alignment and digital enablement.

This role is uniquely positioned to bridgeprocurement strategy process excellence andsystems enablement - partnering closely with the business along with Finance Performance and the existing APA procurement organization to drive integrated value across the board.

The successful candidate will combine BV procurement and systems expertise with strong demonstrated project management capabilities to deliver measurable business impact across compliance efficiency and strategic sourcing.

Job Responsibilities:

Leadership & Governance

• Establish regional procurement strategy and governance framework aligned with Group & APA Region standards of excellence and BV business objectives.
• Inventory existing procurement initiatives and build relationships with local/country buyers to integrate their activities and coordinate into an upscaled consistent & unified regional procurement model across Asia-Pacific geographies.
• Ensure compliance with Group procurement policies local regulations and internal controls.
• Establish strategic sourcing initiatives to optimize cost quality and compliance.
• Develop supplier relationships and risk management strategies.
• Build the procurement steering committee and manage the regional escalation points.
  
  

Management & Category Strategy

• Develop category strategies with existing Procurement APA network for key spend family analysis including operational subcontracting real estate travel & expenses and laboratories (and other relevant as per revie).
• Optimize supplier base and contract terms across APA.
• Drive cost optimization initiatives while maintaining quality and service levels.
• Monitor and report on APA spend patterns and savings realization.
  
  

Optimization & Continuous Improvement

• Conduct comprehensive assessment of current-state procurement processes across all APA countries.
• Design and implement standardized regional procurement processes embedding:
• Governance framework (policies approvals controls audit trails)
• Control frameworks and compliance requirements
• Operational efficiency and best practices
• Risk mitigation.
• Establish procurement risk management and supplier compliance protocols
• Define KPIs for procurement performance delivery and business impact
• Coordinate with Group Procurement to maintain alignment with global standards.
• Establish and standardize procurement best practices and processes from Group & Region standards while accommodating regional/local requirements.
• Continuously improving processes based on KPI performance and stakeholders feedback.
  
  

Systems & Digital Enablement

• Leverage the global Flex P2P module across APA region.
• Assess current P2P processes and identify optimization opportunities.
• Optimize configuration and adoption of P2Pworkflows across regional entities (support enhanced usage).
• Integrate operation applications and BI to support decision-making.
• Establish data governance and reporting standards for procurement metrics.
• Drive system adoption and users training across the region.
• Integrate operational and BI applications to support procurement analytics and decision-making.
• Implement procurement analytics and reporting capabilities.
  
  

Definition & Project Management

• Define current-state baseline and gap analysis for the APA procurement function.
• Develop detailed project roadmap with phased milestones timelines and resource plans.
• Develop a multi-year transformation roadmap with clear phases and dependencies.
• Establish governance structures (steering committees working groups) to drive execution.
• Leverage cross-functional projects (operation system implementation roadmap -Core).

Implement track and report KPIs and dash boards measuring:

• Process compliance and control effectiveness
• Procurement cycle time and efficiency gains
• Supplier performance and quality metrics
• Cost savings and spending optimization
• System adoption and data quality.
• Provide regular progress reporting and adapt plans based on execution results
• Ensure stakeholder alignment and manage change across the region.
  
  

Leadership & Capability Building

• Coordinate with existing local procurement teams
• Create career pathways and succession planning for local talent.
• Establish centers of excellence and knowledge-sharing mechanisms leveraging Group Proc training portfolio.
  
  Requirements:
• Degree in Business or related fields
• Working experience in a regional or multi-country leadership role in procurement and experience leading cross-functional and cross-geography team
• Knowledge in Flex Tableau or Core DxT is an advantage
• Ability with KPI frameworks and performance measurement as well as proficiency in procurements best practices and category management
• Strong communication skills strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strategic mindset with ability to balance short-term delivery and long-term capability building

Join an inclusive flexible and diverse company where you can thrive while contributing to positively transforming the world we live in.

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