Global Procurement Manager

Job Overview

This role is part of a global leader in the convenience store and fuel space, operating across multiple countries and territories. At the Business Centre in India, the team leverages analytics to drive decisions and strengthen global capabilities. The team partners with the business to facilitate decision-making, enhance operational effectiveness, and unlock value across the enterprise. This position is an opportunity for a skilled procurement professional to shape procurement strategy while working with senior stakeholders in a data-driven environment.

External Interfaces

• Vendors
• Contractors

Internal Interfaces

• Strategy and Transformation Team & Leadership
• Other relevant teams, including Global Functions and Business Units

Job Requirements

Education:

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Masters degree or MBA is preferred.
• Professional certifications like CPSM, CIPS, or PMP are a plus.

Relevant Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in procurement, supplier management, or catalogue management roles, preferably in a global organization.
• Proven experience managing supplier onboarding and optimizing procurement catalogues across regions.

Behavioural Skills:

• Excellent leadership and stakeholder management abilities.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage complex, multi-regional projects and prioritize competing demands.

Technical Skills:

• Expertise in global SRM tools and e-procurement platforms (e.g., SAP Ariba, Coupa, Oracle).
• Advanced skills in data management and analysis using Excel, Power BI, or Tableau.
• Strong understanding of ERP systems and procurement workflows.

Knowledge:

• In-depth knowledge of procurement regulations, global supplier compliance standards, and risk management.
• Familiarity with catalogue management best practices and trends in automation.

Preferred Attributes:

• Experience managing global supplier relationships and implementing SRM tools at scale.
• Expertise in working with diverse supplier bases, including SMEs and multinational vendors.
• Proven track record of achieving cost savings and process efficiency through catalogue optimization and supplier management.

Roles & Responsibilities

Supplier Onboarding & Compliance

• Oversee the end-to-end supplier onboarding process, ensuring all necessary documentation and compliance requirements are met globally.
• Develop and enforce onboarding guidelines and SLAs to streamline supplier setup in the system.
• Ensure supplier records are accurate and up to date in SRM/ERP systems.
• Partner with compliance and legal teams to ensure adherence to global regulatory standards, including sustainability and diversity goals.

Global Catalogue Management

• Lead the creation, maintenance, and optimization of procurement catalogues across global regions and categories.
• Standardize catalogue content, ensuring data accuracy, pricing, and product/service descriptions.
• Collaborate with category managers and sourcing teams to identify opportunities for catalogue consolidation and cost optimization.
• Work with IT teams to enhance catalogue management tools and integrate them with procurement systems for improved user experience.
• Monitor catalogue usage and performance, introducing automation where feasible to drive efficiency.

Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)

• Develop and implement strategies to strengthen supplier relationships and enhance collaboration.
• Define and track supplier KPIs to ensure adherence to quality, delivery, and pricing agreements.
• Act as a key escalation point for supplier-related issues and disputes, driving resolutions that align with organizational objectives.
• Foster innovation by collaborating with strategic suppliers to introduce new products or process improvements.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with global procurement, finance, and operations teams to understand catalogue and supplier requirements.
• Provide training to internal stakeholders on catalogue usage, SRM tools, and onboarding processes.
• Act as a global subject matter expert (SME) for catalogue management and SRM best practices.
• Ensure alignment of procurement strategies with business objectives and user needs.

Process Improvement & Automation

• Identify opportunities to improve supplier onboarding, catalogue management, and procurement processes through automation and digital tools.
• Partner with technology teams to implement and maintain SRM tools and e-procurement platforms (e.g., SAP Ariba, Coupa).
• Benchmark industry best practices and introduce innovative solutions to optimize workflows.

Reporting & Analytics

• Establish and monitor key performance metrics for supplier onboarding, catalogue efficiency, and SRM.
• Generate data-driven insights to identify areas for improvement and cost-saving opportunities.
• Prepare detailed reports for leadership on supplier performance, catalogue usage trends, and procurement process effectiveness.