Procurement Manager

Competetive SalaryPF and GratuityAbout Our ClientOur client is an international professional services brand of firms, operating as partnerships under the brand. It is the second-largest professional services network in the worldJob DescriptionLocation- GurgaonExternal Interfaces Internal Interfaces* Contractor(s) - BPO Partners - Global CoE Data & Analytics team* Vendors - Digital tools (SAP Ariba, Coupa, etc.)* Vendors - Supplier Relation Management (SRM)* Global Procurement GNFR* Finance, accounting and Legal* GNFR Stakeholders* Global CoE - Data & AnalyticsJob Requirements Education* Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.* MBA or relevant Master's degree preferred.Relevant Experience* 10+ years of total experience in procurement, with a strong focus on process optimization, tools implementation, and transformation.* Proven success in leading or supporting largescale S2P initiatives.* Experience with procurement platforms such as SAP Ariba, Coupa, Oracle, and ERP systems like SAP.Behavioural Skills* Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.* Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.* Proactive, organized, and adaptable in a fastpaced, global environment.* Willingness to work flexible hours to collaborate across time zones.* Strong project management mindset.Knowledge* Strong understanding of end-to-end procurement processes, with a focus on Sourceto-Pay (S2P) transformation.* Hands-on knowledge of procurement platforms such as SAP Ariba, Coupa, or other similar tools (, Oracle, Ivalua).* Experience in integrating procurement systems with ERP platforms such as SAP or Oracle * Familiarity with contract lifecycle management (CLM), supplier management, e-sourcing, and invoice automation.* Working knowledge of data governance, compliance frameworks, and internal controls in a procurement context.* Proficiency in Power BI or other business intelligence tools (, Tableau, Qlik, Spotfire) for creating dashboards and data-driven insights.* Strong command of Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, advanced formulas, data modeling) and PowerPoint for executive reporting.* Basic understanding of cloud platforms (, Azure, AWS, or GCP) for analytics is a plus. Roles & Responsibilities Analytics (Data & Insights)* Drive implementation, optimization, and adoption of procurement platforms such as SAP Ariba, Coupa, Oracle (including CLM, e-Sourcing, and invoice automation).* Collaborate with IT and cross-functional teams for seamless ERP integration.* Monitor tool adoption and identify opportunities for automation and enhancement. Operational Excellence* Lead and execute end-to-end procurement transformation initiatives, spanning S2P and P2P workstreams.* Design and deliver standardized, automated, and scalable procurement processes aligned with global strategy.* Define and implement procurement transformation roadmaps and process excellence frameworks.Stakeholder Management* Engage and align with global stakeholders including Procurement, Finance, Legal, IT, and Business Units.* Act as a change agent for procurement transformation, building awareness and ownership among stakeholders.* Define KPIs and provide actionable insights to leadership through dashboards and reports.Provide regular updates to stakeholders to simplify and clarify complex concepts, and communicate the output of work to businessData Governance & Quality Assurance* Use data-driven analysis to identify trends, optimize procurement spend, and enable strategic sourcing.* Build interactive dashboards (preferably in PowerBI) and ensure high data integrity and governanceThe Successful ApplicantLocation- GurgaonExternal Interfaces Internal Interfaces* Contractor(s) - BPO Partners - Global CoE Data & Analytics team* Vendors - Digital tools (SAP Ariba, Coupa, etc.)* Vendors - Supplier Relation Management (SRM)* Global Procurement GNFR* Finance, accounting and Legal* GNFR Stakeholders* Global CoE - Data & AnalyticsJob Requirements Education* Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.* MBA or relevant Master's degree preferred.Relevant Experience* 10+ years of total experience in procurement, with a strong focus on process optimization, tools implementation, and transformation.* Proven success in leading or supporting largescale S2P initiatives.* Experience with procurement platforms such as SAP Ariba, Coupa, Oracle, and ERP systems like SAP.Behavioural Skills* Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.* Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.* Proactive, organized, and adaptable in a fastpaced, global environment.* Willingness to work flexible hours to collaborate across time zones.* Strong project management mindset.Knowledge* Strong understanding of end-to-end procurement processes, with a focus on Sourceto-Pay (S2P) transformation.* Hands-on knowledge of procurement platforms such as SAP Ariba, Coupa, or other similar tools (, Oracle, Ivalua).* Experience in integrating procurement systems with ERP platforms such as SAP or Oracle * Familiarity with contract lifecycle management (CLM), supplier management, e-sourcing, and invoice automation.* Working knowledge of data governance, compliance frameworks, and internal controls in a procurement context.* Proficiency in Power BI or other business intelligence tools (, Tableau, Qlik, Spotfire) for creating dashboards and data-driven insights.* Strong command of Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, advanced formulas, data modeling) and PowerPoint for executive reporting.* Basic understanding of cloud platforms (, Azure, AWS, or GCP) for analytics is a plus. Roles & Responsibilities Analytics (Data & Insights)* Drive implementation, optimization, and adoption of procurement platforms such as SAP Ariba, Coupa, Oracle (including CLM, e-Sourcing, and invoice automation).* Collaborate with IT and cross-functional teams for seamless ERP integration.* Monitor tool adoption and identify opportunities for automation and enhancement. Operational Excellence* Lead and execute end-to-end procurement transformation initiatives, spanning S2P and P2P workstreams.* Design and deliver standardized, automated, and scalable procurement processes aligned with global strategy.* Define and implement procurement transformation roadmaps and process excellence frameworks.Stakeholder Management* Engage and align with global stakeholders including Procurement, Finance, Legal, IT, and Business Units.* Act as a change agent for procurement transformation, building awareness and ownership among stakeholders.* Define KPIs and provide actionable insights to leadership through dashboards and reports.Provide regular updates to stakeholders to simplify and clarify complex concepts, and communicate the output of work to businessData Governance & Quality Assurance* Use data-driven analysis to identify trends, optimize procurement spend, and enable strategic sourcing.* Build interactive dashboards (preferably in PowerBI) and ensure high data integrity and governance