Job Description

Key responsibilities 

Provides daily oversight and management of key procurement programs that support ongoing business functionsResponsible for driving program optimization and growth Identify opportunities and drive the execution of projects to further the programsAnalyze processes and develop enhancement strategiesLiaise with internal stakeholders and category owners to ensure category program operations are meeting expectationsDevelop strategies for risk mitigation, business continuity, and cost management Manage supplier performance and relationship, escalating issues as necessary Partner with suppliers in forward-thinking strategic development and relationship-building Drive development and deployment of supplier management tools and applications

Functional & technical skills 

Expertise in project/program management Experience in problem solving, creative thinking and continuous improvementExperience in defining and tracking metrics and developing processes to monitor and improve program performance Ability to redefine priorities and allocate resources appropriately Experience providing weekly / monthly reporting and implementing feedback Automation knowledge (PowerApps, PowerAutomate) (Nice to have)Knowledge of sourcing tools (e-sourcing, spend analytics, ERP) (nice to have)

Leadership / behavioral 

Strong relationship-builder with excellent communication skillsSelf-starter with a problem-solving approach and outside of the box thinkingAbility to identify emerging risk and opportunity areas Excellent leadership skills

Experience & Qualification

4+ years of experience in project/program managementDegree in business administration, industrial engineering, supply chain management, High level of English language competency (verbal and written)Certified in Project management, Agile, Scrum Master and/or Six Sigma (nice to have)