Lead - Procurement Systems, Digitalisation & Process Improvement
Purpose of the Role
The Lead - Procurement Systems, Digitalisation & Process Improvement will be responsible for driving digital transformation initiatives across the procurement function through system enhancements, ERP optimisation, process automation, data analytics, and reporting improvements. The role will serve as the focal point between Procurement, IT, Digital Transformation, and business stakeholders to improve procurement efficiency, data visibility, system integration, and user adoption.
Key Responsibilities
- Procurement Systems & ERP Enhancement
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives for procurement-related systems and processes.
- Manage procurement system integrations with ERP platforms such as SAP.
- Identify opportunities to enhance system functionality, workflows, and user experience.
- Coordinate with IT and business stakeholders to implement system upgrades and enhancements.
- Support procurement digitisation projects and technology deployment initiatives.
- Ensure data integrity, standardisation, and governance across procurement systems.
- Business Intelligence & Analytics
- Develop and maintain procurement dashboards and performance reports using Power BI.
- Utilise Power Query and advanced Excel tools for data extraction, cleansing, transformation, and analysis.
- Analyse procurement performance metrics, spend data, supplier performance, and operational KPIs.
- Generate meaningful insights and recommendations through data analytics and visualisation.
- Design executive-level reports and presentations to support management decision-making.
- Automation & Process Improvement
- Develop automated workflows using Power Automate.
- Create business applications and workflow solutions using Power Apps.
- Identify manual activities that can be automated to improve efficiency and reduce processing time.
- Map existing procurement processes and develop future-state workflows using Visio.
- Lead continuous improvement programmes focused on digitalisation and process optimisation.
- SharePoint & Collaboration Solutions
- Develop and manage SharePoint-based procurement repositories, dashboards, and collaboration platforms.
- Improve document management, workflow tracking, and information accessibility.
- Support knowledge management and digital workplace initiatives within procurement.
- Reporting & Presentation Development
- Develop professional procurement presentations and executive reports using PowerPoint.
- Create infographics and visual communication materials for management reporting.
- Translate complex data into clear, concise, and visually compelling presentations.
- Stakeholder Management
- Act as the interface between procurement, supply chain, IT, digital transformation, and business units.
- Gather business requirements and convert them into technical and system improvement initiatives.
- Conduct user training and support change management activities during system implementations.
- Provide technical guidance to procurement users on digital tools and reporting solutions.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or a Related Field.
- Professional certifications in SAP, Microsoft Power Platform, data analytics, or project management are advantageous.
Experience Requirements
- Typically 6-8+ years of experience in procurement, supply chain systems, business analytics, digital transformation, ERP implementation, or process improvement.
- Proven experience in procurement system implementation, enhancement, or integration projects.
- Experience working with procurement modules within ERP environments such as SAP.
- Demonstrated experience in business intelligence, reporting, process automation, and workflow optimisation.
- Experience interfacing with both business and technical stakeholders.
Preferred Candidate Profile
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Excellent understanding of procurement processes and system-driven improvements.
- Highly proficient in data management, reporting, and dashboard development.
- Ability to bridge business requirements and technical solutions.
- Strong presentation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience leading digitalisation, automation, or procurement transformation initiatives.
- Demonstrated ability to deliver measurable efficiency improvements through technology and process optimisation.