Senior Procurement Project Optimization Specialist

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POSITION SUMMARY:

The Procurement Optimization Sr. Specialist Project Manager will lead and manage the end-to-end process of optimizing procurement practices within the organization. This role involves identifying areas for improvement, implementing strategic solutions, and driving transformational change to enhance sourcing, supplier relationships, and cost-effectiveness. The ideal candidate for this role is a results-driven, strategic thinker with a passion for optimizing procurement processes.Our organization is dedicated to providing equal opportunities for career advancement to all employees. We have established clear criteria for advancement decisions, ensuring that experience and performance levels are the primary factors.Employees are encouraged to provide input on advancement criteria and participate in leadership development opportunities, mentorship programs, and other career development resources.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the design, planning, and execution of procurement optimization initiatives to achieve operational excellence, transformational change, and cost savings.
• Conduct thorough analysis of current procurement processes, identifying inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and areas for improvement.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to gather insights, align objectives, and implement best practices.
• Create and manage measurement systems to track project progress, including timeline/milestone tracking, issue/risk log tracking, and benefits/KPI tracking.
• Provide regular updates and reports to senior management on project status, risks, and opportunities.
• Drive change management efforts to ensure successful adoption of new processes and procedures across the organization.
• Implement technology solutions or tools that enhance procurement processes, such as e-procurement systems, data analytics, and automation.

REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM EDUCATION LEVEL:

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Formal training or certification in project management required.
• Professional certification such as CPSM or PMP is desirable.
• 5+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain management, with a focus on project management and process optimization.

EXPERIENCE:

• Strong understanding of procurement methodologies, best practices, and industry standards.
• Experience successfully managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to link strategy to actionable initiatives.
• Strong negotiating and influencing skills.
• Change management expertise to lead teams through process changes.
• Proficiency in using procurement software and tools; experience with e-procurement systems and data analytics platforms is a plus.

SKILLS:

• Strong project management, leadership, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate with senior-level stakeholders.
• Availability for travel.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions.
• Ability to set clear expectations and hold teams accountable.
• Sense of urgency to deliver results.
• Ability to lead teams and coach team members in a matrix organization.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency in using procurement software and tools.
• Strong negotiating and influencing skills.

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