Manager, Operations Excellence (Procurement Shared Services)

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Operational Excellence Lead is responsible for executing continuous improvement initiatives that drive efficiency across Source-to-Pay (S2P) procurement processes. This role’s objectives include standardizing processes, directing strategy sessions with leadership, and supporting tracking of performance metrics to measure success. The lead will also be responsible for equipping leaders with tools and strategies and leading execution of change management strategies to promote successful adoption across organization

•Direct strategy sessions with functional leadership to support business review, cost improvement and performance driven initiatives, fostering exchange of ideas and information

•Drive excellence in functions by equipping leaders with operational excellence tools and strategies, enabling them to enhance processes, foster innovation, and achieve operational efficiencies

•Elevate operational efficiency across procurement by driving standardization, simplification, and optimization across all related S2P processes

•Lead development and execution of change management strategies to ensure smooth transitions, drive stakeholder engagement, and promote successful adoption of implemented changes across organization

•Support tracking of key performance indicators to ensure successful attainment of service levels and alignment of workflow performance with organization’s business objectives

•Drive analysis and prioritization of continuous improvement initiatives, delivering actionable recommendations and progress reports to functional leadership team

•team members possess necessary skills and tools to excel in their roles

•Facilitate cross-functional collaboration with other teams, enhancing collaborating and knowledge exchange to support strategic projects and business improvement opportunities

•Seek out opportunities to share operational excellence thought leadership in internal and external venues, positioning team as pillar of thought leadership across industry

•BA/BS in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or related degrees; MBA/MS preferred

•5+ years of Procurement experience, including over 3 years in a leadership role

•Strong track record of leading operational excellence initiatives and change management

•Process Management & Optimization experience

•Proficient in budget management, operational oversight, and invoice verification with high financial acumen, ensuring adherence to standards and priorities

•Innovative problem-solving skills and strategic thinking combined with a solution-oriented mindset, enabling creative approaches that challenge the status quo and clear communication at all organizational levels

•Strong project management skills with a proven track record of delivering transparent, comprehensive reporting, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and organizational accountability

•Strong cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management abilities, supported by exceptional soft skills and emotional intelligence to facilitate effective communication and robust relationship-building

•Impactful executive functioning abilities and autonomous work ethic, maintaining efficient performance in challenging situations and building consensus in decision-making

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law: ​

• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.​

• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.​

• This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs. ​

• This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentive programs​

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Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law. 

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