Procurement Excellence Manager F/H

Offres d’emploi –Procurement Excellence Manager F/H

France
CDI
Service : Approvisionnement
Prise de poste : Dès que possible

Intitulé du poste : Procurement Excellence Manager F/H

Localisation :France (Ile de France) or Spain (Torrelavega) or USA (Pittsburgh)

Contrat :

Rattachement hiérarchique : Procurement Excellence Manager

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Approvisionnement

Présentation de l'entreprise

Missions

The Procurement Excellence Manager is responsible for leading the development and execution of procurement capabilities, processes, and transformation initiatives across the global supply management organization. This role is a critical enabler of procurement maturity and is expected to drive meaningful, sustainable change within the procurement function and across the broader ETS business.

Reporting into Procurement leadership, the Procurement Excellence Manager will serve as a flexible transformation leader, partnering across procurement, supply chain, planning, operations, finance, engineering, quality, sustainability, and site leadership to identify improvement opportunities, build scalable processes, increase performance visibility, strengthen controls, and support more disciplined business decision-making. This role oversees key areas including process optimization, data and analytics, governance and policy, and supplier sustainability & development. The position acts as a central enabler to Category Management, Sourcing, and Planning teams, ensuring the organization operates with consistency, transparency, and discipline while advancing toward a more strategic, data-driven, and value-focused procurement model.

Success will depend on the ability to define problems, build alignment, develop practical solutions, and drive adoption across a decentralized, global organization. Key Performance Indicators for the role include procurement savings tracking accuracy and reporting visibility, process adoption and compliance to procurement standards, audit outcomes and closure of corrective actions, supplier sustainability and compliance performance, data quality and analytics utilization, delivery of transformation initiatives, and measurable improvements in procurement process maturity.

Essential Functions

Procurement Excellence Strategy & Capability Development

Define and lead the Procurement Excellence roadmap aligned to business objectives and organizational maturity goals
Establish standardized processes, tools, and ways of working across global procurement
Identify capability gaps and implement solutions to improve efficiency, effectiveness, scalability, and decision quality
Partner with procurement leadership to prioritize transformation initiatives and build the foundational capabilities needed for a more strategic procurement organization
Support the development of procurement skills, tools, and governance models that enable category management, sourcing, supplier management, and planning effectiveness

Transformation & Enterprise Improvement Initiatives

Lead high-priority procurement transformation projects that improve cost management, supplier performance, process discipline, compliance, and business visibility
Partner across supply chain, planning, operations, finance, engineering, quality, and sustainability to identify opportunities for process improvement and value creation
Translate complex business problems into structured workplans, clear deliverables, and actionable improvement roadmaps
Drive cross-functional alignment and change adoption across global sites and business functions
Support broader ETS improvement initiatives where procurement process, supplier performance, data, or governance are key enablers

Data, Analytics & Performance Improvement

Establish and manage procurement KPIs, dashboards, and reporting frameworks
Partner with Finance and Procurement teams to ensure accurate tracking of savings, cost avoidance, and performance metrics
Develop data-driven insights to support decision making and identify improvement opportunities
Support implementation and optimization of analytics tools (e.g., AI, Power BI, procurement systems)
Lead continuous improvement initiatives to streamline workflows, eliminate inefficiencies, reduce process variation, and increase service level to our stakeholders
Drive adoption of best practices across regions and sites

Governance, Policy & Compliance

Define and maintain procurement policies, standards, and governance frameworks
Establish clear expectations for procurement process compliance, documentation, approvals, and decision rights
Partner with Category Management, Sourcing, Finance, Legal, and site teams to improve adherence to procurement policies and controls
Monitor compliance and support corrective actions where process gaps or control weaknesses are identified

Supplier Sustainability & Development Oversight

Oversee supplier sustainability, ESG, and development programs across the supply base
Ensure alignment with corporate sustainability goals and regulatory requirements
Manage direct reports, including Supplier Sustainability and Development Analyst
Support the development of supplier assessment, onboarding, performance, and development processes

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Change Leadership

Partner with Category Management, Planning, Operations, Finance, Quality, and Sustainability teams to drive procurement maturity and business improvement
Drive change management and adoption of new processes, tools, and ways of working
Act as a key interface between procurement and enterprise functions to ensure alignment, transparency, and execution discipline

Profil recherché

Formation

Qualifications, Skills

Required:

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field
5-7+ years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or operations
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional improvement initiatives from problem definition through implementation
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into practical business insights
Experience developing processes, governance models, dashboards, reporting, or performance management frameworks
Ability to influence and drive change across a decentralized, global, matrixed organization
Strong communication skills with the ability to simplify complex information for different audiences
Ability to operate effectively in ambiguity, prioritize competing needs, and adapt as business priorities

Expérience

Experience in procurement transformation, process improvement, or governance roles
Experience with procurement systems and analytics tools (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Ariba, Coupa, Power BI)
Experience using, or strong interest in learning, AI-enabled tools to improve procurement processes, analytics, reporting, automation, and decision support
Exposure to supplier sustainability, ESG programs, or compliance frameworks
Experience supporting audits or working within controlled environments
Lean / Six Sigma or continuous improvement certification or experience

Compétences techniques

Procurement & Supply Chain Expertise

Strong knowledge of procurement processes, including sourcing, category management, supplier management, and contract management.
Solid understanding of supply chain operations and the links between procurement, planning, manufacturing, and finance.
Experience in procurement transformation and capability development.

Project & Transformation Management

Proven ability to lead complex cross-functional improvement and transformation initiatives.
Experience developing and executing roadmaps, workplans, and change programs.
Strong change management and stakeholder engagement skills.

Data Analytics & Performance Management

Ability to establish and manage procurement KPIs, dashboards, and reporting frameworks.
Experience measuring procurement savings, cost avoidance, and supplier performance.
Strong analytical capabilities and the ability to convert data into actionable business insights.

Digital & Systems Skills

Experience with procurement and ERP systems such as:
- SAP
- Oracle
- Ariba
- Coupa
Proficiency in business intelligence and reporting tools, especially Power BI.
Interest in or experience with AI-enabled tools for procurement analytics, automation, reporting, and decision support.

Governance, Compliance & Risk Management

Experience developing procurement policies, procedures, and governance frameworks.
Understanding of procurement controls, compliance requirements, and audit processes.
Ability to drive process standardization and adherence across a global organization.

Supplier Sustainability & ESG

Knowledge of supplier sustainability programs and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) requirements.
Experience with supplier assessment, onboarding, development, and performance management.

Continuous Improvement

Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies.
Ability to identify inefficiencies, eliminate waste, and optimize procurement processes.

Qualités personnelles

Strategic Thinking

Ability to align procurement initiatives with broader business objectives.
Capacity to build a long-term vision for procurement excellence and organizational maturity.

Leadership & Influence

Strong leadership skills with the ability to drive change without direct authority.
Ability to influence stakeholders across functions, regions, and levels of the organization.

Problem-Solving Mindset

Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills.
Ability to define complex problems, identify root causes, and develop practical solutions.

Communication Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to simplify complex concepts and tailor messages to different audiences, from operational teams to senior leadership.

Collaboration & Relationship Building

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with Procurement, Finance, Operations, Engineering, Quality, Sustainability, and Site Leadership teams.
Ability to foster alignment and partnership across a decentralized global organization.

Adaptability & Resilience

Comfortable working in ambiguous and evolving environments.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt quickly to changing business needs.

Results Orientation

Highly focused on delivering measurable outcomes and business value.
Strong execution skills with attention to detail and follow-through.

Organizational & Planning Skills

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Strong prioritization, planning, and coordination capabilities.

Les avantages VULCANIC

En intégrant Vulcanic, vous bénéficierez :

D’un espace extérieur/intérieur pour déjeuner,
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