Procurement Commercial Process Expert

Mars; Slough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Procurement Implementation Process Expert to spearhead the digital transformation of procurement processes across Europe. This pivotal role involves leading the deployment of Source-to-Receipt processes, enhancing workflows with orchestration tools, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in strategic sourcing and digital transformation, along with strong analytical and project management skills. Join a dynamic team dedicated to innovation in procurement and make a significant impact on the global commercial process strategy.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in strategic sourcing for consulting and contingent labour.
• Proven success in procurement process and digital transformation initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the deployment of Source-to-Receipt processes for procurement.
• Collaborate with Digital Technologies for tool configuration and adoption.

Skills

Procurement Process Expertise

Digital Transformation

Stakeholder Engagement

Analytical Skills

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business

MBA or higher

Tools

Zip

Tonkean

Oro

Ariba

Coupa

ServiceNow

Job description

Procurement Implementation Process Expert

Job Title: Procurement Implementation Process Expert

Location: Slough

Randstad Sourceright, a leading provider of RPO & MSP Recruitment Services, is recruiting a Commercial (Procurement) Process Owner to support a key initiative within Mars Global Services (MGS) Commercial / Procurement.

This role will lead the digital transformation of consulting and contingent labour procurement processes across Europe, supporting Mars' global commercial process strategy and digital enablement goals.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the deployment of Source-to-Receipt (S2R) processes, focusing on consulting and contingent labour procurement.
• Translate local needs into global design improvements and promote standardization.
• Implement orchestration/intake tools (e.g., Zip, Tonkean, Oro) to enhance request-to-contract workflows.
• Collaborate with Digital Technologies and Procurement Systems teams for tool configuration and adoption.
• Support integration with sourcing platforms such as Ariba and Coupa.
• Analyze stakeholder and system data to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Apply category knowledge to tailor procurement workflows, ensuring supplier performance and compliance.
• Engage stakeholders across functions including Finance, Internal Audit, and Digital.
• Develop and scale pilots for orchestration tools, creating scalable playbooks.
• Monitor KPIs and adoption metrics to ensure success and impact.

Key Skills / Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Computer Science, or related fields; MBA or higher preferred.
• Extensive experience in strategic sourcing for consulting and contingent labour.
• Proven success in procurement process and digital transformation initiatives.
• Hands-on experience with orchestration/intake tools (Zip, Tonkean, Oro preferred).
• Strong understanding of S2R processes and procurement systems (e.g., Ariba, Coupa, ServiceNow).
• Excellent analytical, project management, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Familiarity with vendor management systems (VMS) and contract management platforms.

Preferred Skills & Competencies:

• Intake & Orchestration Design
• Procurement Processes & Systems Expertise
• Analytical Thinking & Insight Generation
• Change Management & Stakeholder Communication

Seniority Level

• Director

Employment Type

• Contract

Job Function

• Consulting, Finance, and Supply Chain

Industry

• Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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