Procurement Systems & Continuous Improvement Lead

Here’s the difference you’ll make.. You’ll shape how procurement works, evolves, and creates value across the organization . As the owner of Procurement Excellence, you’ll lead the transformation of procurement through digitalization, process optimization, governance, data, analytics, and continuous improvement —building efficient, standardized, and technology-enabled ways of working that strengthen compliance, enhance user experience, and maximize business value. Partnering closely with Strategic Procurement, Procurement Operations, Corporate Services Group, and Business Units, you’ll turn procurement insights and opportunities into scalable solutions that enable smarter decisions and support sustainable business growth. Your mission.. Procurement Digital Transformation Develop and execute the Procurement Systems and Continuous Improvement roadmap. Lead implementation and optimization of procurement technologies including ERP, eProcurement, eSourcing, Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM), Supplier Portal, Catalog Management, and future AI-enabled procurement solutions. Drive digital transformation initiatives that improve efficiency, visibility, automation, and user experience. Procurement Governance Develop and maintain procurement policies, procedures, standards, templates, and governance frameworks. Ensure alignment with regulatory requirements, internal controls, and company objectives. Promote governance through education, collaboration, and preventive controls. Continuous Improvement & Process Excellence Lead end-to-end procurement process redesign and optimization. Standardize procurement processes across business units. Drive Lean, Six Sigma, automation, and operational excellence initiatives. Eliminate process bottlenecks and improve cycle times. Procurement Intake Governance (iRequest) Own the governance, administration, and continuous improvement of the Procurement Intake (iRequest) platform. Establish intake standards, routing rules, SLAs, and governance controls to ensure accurate and timely assignment of procurement requests. Drive workflow automation, system enhancements, and process improvements to improve efficiency and user experience. Monitor intake performance, backlog, SLA compliance, and workload distribution, implementing corrective actions as needed. Leverage intake analytics to identify demand trends, process improvement opportunities, and support strategic procurement initiatives. Procurement Systems & Data Governance Own procurement master data governance. Establish data quality standards and governance controls. Ensure procurement information is accurate, complete, secure, and reliable. Define procurement reporting standards and dashboard governance. Analytics & Performance Management Establish procurement KPIs and performance dashboards. Monitor procurement savings, compliance, cycle times, supplier performance, spend under management, catalog utilization, user adoption, and digital maturity. Present actionable insights and recommendations to executive management. Compliance, Risk & Audit Lead procurement compliance reviews and governance audits. Monitor policy adherence, sourcing compliance, contract compliance, purchase splitting, and maverick spend. Oversee procurement risk management including supplier risk, operational risk, and governance controls. Coordinate internal and external audit activities. Procurement Innovation Identify emerging procurement technologies and industry best practices. Champion innovation, automation, AI, and analytics within procurement. Evaluate new solutions that improve productivity and stakeholder experience. Change Management & Capability Development Lead organizational change initiatives related to procurement transformation. Develop training programs and adoption strategies. Build procurement capability across Procurement and Business Units. Strategic Stakeholder Management Partner with IT, Finance, Legal, Internal Audit, HR, and Business Units to align procurement systems and governance with enterprise priorities. Lead cross-functional transformation initiatives and drive enterprise-wide adoption of procurement best practices. You’ll thrive in this role if you.. Educational Background Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Finance, or a related field. Professional Experience At least 12 years of experience in procurement, with exposure to governance, strategic sourcing, procurement operations, or process improvement. Minimum of 8 years of people management experience. Experience in ERP systems and procurement technologies is an advantage. Professional certifications in procurement or continuous improvement are preferred. Competencies, Skills, Knowledge and Abilities a. Leadership Competencies o Lead the Procurement Systems & Continuous Improvement team. o Establish annual objectives, KPIs, and development plans. o Build a high-performance culture focused on innovation, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. o Serve as the governance and systems advisor to Procurement leadership. b. Technical Competencies o Procurement Digital Transformation o Procurement Systems & ERP Administration o Business Process Reengineering o Lean / Six Sigma Methodologies o Data Analytics & Business Intelligence o Procurement Governance o Internal Controls & Risk Management o Change Management o Project & Program Management o Strategic Thinking o Stakeholder Influence o Leadership & Coaching o Innovation & Automation o Commercial Acumen o Executive Communication What’s in it for you at 2GO.. Own enterprise impact. You are trusted to influence decisions and enable the business to perform at its best. Grow in a valued community. You work in a culture that listens, collaborates, and invests in your long-term success. Excel through expertise. You are empowered and recognized for delivering high standards and smart solutions. Be recognized and feel valued—at work and beyond. Receive and enjoy competitive compensation, performance bonuses, incentives, travel perks, Day 1 access to health and wellness programs and paid time off designed to support your well-being.