Procurement Operations Manager

10+ years of procurement experience, preferably in a high-growth or complex environment.
5+ years of experience developing and deploying procurement processes and tools.
3+ years of experience leading teams, with a strong ability to develop and mentor direct reports.
Expertise in procurement process & systems strategy, operations, and compliance, including industry best practices.
Proven experience in business partnerships, vendor management, supplier negotiations, and optimizing external partnerships.
Extensive experience with procurement platforms (e.g., Ariba, ERP, eProcurement) and an understanding of system configurations and reporting/analytics.
Strong operational, analytical, and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Lead procurement operations team and oversee procurement policies, processes and tools.
Drive process standardization and automation initiatives to improve operational efficiency.
Define and implement system strategy and roadmap for procurement platforms (ERP, eProcurement, etc.).
Lead reporting, analytics, and dashboards to inform procurement strategic decisions.
Coach and mentor team members; contribute to talent development and succession planning.
Establish a vendor solution for transactional and tactical sourcing and procurement activities.
Develop and monitor KPIs, SLAs, and compliance metrics across procurement activities.
Manage vendor relationships related to procurement systems and tools.
Serve as key business partner to cross functional partners including IT, Finance, Legal, and Compliance.