Principal Buyer (Procurement Process Improvement)

Job description

We are looking for a highly motivated individual to lead the Procurement Process Improvement role. This function is responsible for driving continuous improvement, standardization, and optimization of end-to-end procurement processes. This role partners closely with sourcing, operations, finance, and technology teams to improve efficiency, compliance, cycle times, and value delivery through process redesign, automation, and data We are looking for a highly motivated driven decision-making.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Process Improvement & Optimization
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives across the procure to pay (P2P)
• Lead the contract compliance initiative to re-capture spend leakage
• Identify process gaps, inefficiencies, and risks using data analysis, stakeholder input, and benchmarking
• Design and implement standardized procurement processes, policies, and controls
• Develop and maintain process documentation, SOPs, and governance models

Transformation & Change Management

• Support procurement transformation initiatives including system implementations, automation, and digitization
• Partner with change management teams to drive adoption of new processes and tools
• Develop training materials and lead enablement sessions for procurement and business stakeholders

Analytics & Performance Management

• Define and track procurement KPIs
• Use data and insights to prioritize improvement initiatives and measure benefits realization

Cross Functional Collaboration

• Partner with sourcing, AP, IT, and other corporate functions to align processes with business needs
• Act as a subject matter expert for procurement processes in enterprise projects
• Support internal and external audits by ensuring process compliance and documentation readiness

Governance & Best Practices

• Establish and maintain procurement process governance frameworks
• Ensure alignment with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Operations, or related field
• 10+ years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or process improvement
• Demonstrated experience leading process improvement or transformation initiatives
• Demonstrated experience as a people leader

Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of procurement processes (P2P and supplier onboarding)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills Experience with more than one procurement ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP, Ariba)
• Ability to manage multiple initiatives and influence without direct authority
• Strong use of Microsoft tools Presentation skills to cross-functional teams, and to the different layers of the organization