Procurement Excellence Manager (f/m/x)

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Develop, maintain and harmonize global procurement policies, guidelines, processes and tools (incl. IT tools), to ensure efficient workflows

Represent Strategic Procurement for process- / systems & tools- / methods- / KPI questions

Drive, support and monitor implementation global of procurement best practices, including train-ing programs

Act as Business Process Owner for Strategic Procurement (procure-to-pay process)

Work with procurement heads to deliver best-in-class capabilities and optimize the end-to-end procurement process

Oversee the procurement digitalization roadmap in collaboration with group strategy and key stakeholders

Lead, coordinate and support overarching projects and activities

Develop a data-driven culture and ensure the availability of up-to-date, integrated, and consistent procurement data

Monitor and report on procurement performance

Ensure compliance with procurement regulations and procedures

Integration of new departments / functions / companies into Meditec Procurement organization

Leading PMI activities for Strategic Procurement

Supporting internal audits and audits from external authorities

National and international travel

Procurement professional with 5+ years of experience in consulting or international matrix envi-ronments, with strengths in designing and implementing effective organization, processes and modern procurement tools at a global level

Experienced in implementing or managing processes in regard to source-to contract, purchase-to-pay and/or global business services

Excellent communication skills and capability to animate diverse and demanding stakeholders to foster collaborations, implement best practices, and drive continuous improvement.

Service oriented capability to bring a strategic vision and hands-on contribution to achieve goals

Fluent in English and preferred a 2nd language like German or French

Analytical, fact based, strong conceptual skills and reject to make solid business cases

Strong ability to structure, organize several and initiatives

Good knowledge in SAP-MM and MS-Office