Experienced Senior Manager - SSC - Purchasing

- Strong collaborative leadership skills / Team Player

- Strong skills in operative purchasing processes and operational excellence

- Strong change management skills – driving the organization towards standard processes

What will be your key responsibilities:

Lead the implementation of the procurement processes and process improvements that are defined by the Global Process Responsible (GPR) organization within GBS operations.
Coordinate and lead planning continuous improvements initiatives as well as project management.
Meet regularly with the business to ensure needs are met in a timely and accurate fashion.
Drive continuous improvement of service delivery and service portfolio
Key stakeholder management and service delivery for GBS Operational teams, executing transactional processing based on policy and legislation requirements.
GBS contact person for Functional Operations Lead and GPR regarding indirect procurement activities, operations, advancing the digitization of processes and escalating requests to GPR or business partners.
GBS responsibility for the implementation of services and operational service fulfillment (quality, costs and delivery) through KPIs/SLAs.
Facilitate cross-training, implement process improvements and ensure adequate controls are in place. Ensure corporate controls and polices are adhered to.
Identification of requirements regarding IT tools and processes optimization and align with global process responsible.

Degree in Business Studies with majors in Finance, Accounting, Purchasing/Procurement or equivalent.
At least 8 years of professional experience in Business Services, leading Procurement functions, with a deep understanding of business processes.
Ability to lead the team of 40 mdemnbers
Experience in transition, migration, standardization of processes and process improvement methodologies, LEAN Sigma, PMP, Prince2 etc.
Excellent project management skills and ability of setting priorities in complex environment
Operational knowledge of Procurement processes, regional differences, and leading practices .
Ability to manage upwards, work independently and have a service delivery mind-set.
Experience with cross-cultural teams and work environment
Business fluent in English (German nice to have)

Unique job opportunity
Unlimited contract
Attractive package that includes flexible working hours and remote work options, among others
Diverse training opportunities support your professional and personal development.
Additionally, you can enjoy numerous additional benefits, including 5 weeks of holiday, meal vouchers, pension insurance contribution cafeteria benefit system, sports and health programs, corporate volunteering...