Senior Manager - Procurement Operations
KDP Ireland is seeking a self-motivated and ambitious Senior Manager to lead a Procurement Operations team with direct reports based in Ireland and the United States.
The successful candidate will be responsible for driving Procurement strategies and leading governance best practices and controls for Procurement policies, systems, and processes.
Additional responsibilities include developing and implementing end-to-end integrated solutions including Procurement's strategic buy-sell model and leading cross-functional teams to onboard suppliers to the buy-sell program while ensuring process compliance and issue resolution.
As the international buy-sell process owner, the Senior Manager will also be responsible for managing the risk of loss for all direct materials for KDP Global Sourcing.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead a team of 5 internal employees in addition to an offshore third-party team, directing work and managing end-to-end transactional processes.
* Build strategic partnerships with key functions and stakeholders.
* Lead initiatives to drive continuous improvement across systems and processes.
* Collaborate with IT, AP, Suppliers, Quality and Manufacturing to identify root causes and implement solutions for all issues, including those related to SAP IDOC errors, Ariba Supply Chain Collaboration transactions, and supplier claims.
* Monitor the shipments of procured goods against shipping notifications to proactively manage inventory status and risk.
* Establish and monitor key performance indicators to drive operational efficiencies and support the buy-sell model.
* Be subject matter expert for procurement master data and systems, including Fiori, ServiceNow, Stibo, SAP.
* Represent the Procurement Operations function with the Business Units to drive IBP and Supplier Forecast accuracy initiatives.
* Ensure compliance for supplier and inter-company transactions.
* Ensure compliance with all corporate policies, internal controls, business procedures as well as supplier and inter-company transactions.
About this role:
This role requires a strong leader who can drive change and develop high-performing teams. The ideal candidate will have experience in procurement operations and a proven track record of delivering results in a fast-paced environment.
What we offer:
KDP Ireland offers a competitive salary range of €80,000 - €120,000 per annum, depending on experience, plus a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, pension scheme, and generous annual leave.