Procurement Operations/Enablement Manager - Process & Systems

1st Executive; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in the UK is seeking a Procurement Operations/Enablement Manager to enhance their SAP ARIBA system and improve procurement processes. This hybrid role focuses on user experience and operational efficiency, requiring strong procurement and stakeholder management skills. The ideal candidate should have experience in procurement operations and a solid understanding of procurement practices. Join us to contribute to a major transformation and ensure excellent service delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement operations or shared services, preferably within a regulated environment.
• Strong understanding of procurement processes and supplier lifecycle management.
• Proficiency with SAP and process/content optimization.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the SAP ARIBA system.
• Implement and optimize SAP ARIBA processes.
• Ensure excellent customer journeys and user experience.

Skills

Procurement processes

Supplier lifecycle management

Stakeholder management

Content optimization

Leadership

Tools

SAP ARIBA

SAP

Job description

Hybrid role, 3 days in the office. Locations: Leeds, Glasgow, or Milton Keynes.

Procurement Operations/Enablement Manager - Process & Systems

Join a leading organization during a major transformation in this exciting new role!

This individual will be a proactive, detail-oriented member of the Operational Procurement and Systems team, collaborating to drive adoption of the Group's new systems through intelligent content design and guided user experience. The role is crucial in ensuring a smooth, user-friendly experience across our procurement systems and platforms. Responsibilities include supporting daily operations, external providers in the UK SAP environment, enhancing content efficiency in SAP, and maintaining robust audit and compliance controls. A key focus will be improving the procurement portal for intuitive navigation and process alignment.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Own and manage the SAP ARIBA system, with potential migration to an exclusive SAP ARIBA environment.
2. Develop and build at the group level, including UI enhancements, module addition, and process flow creation.
3. Bridge the gap between technical teams and procurement functions.
4. Implement and optimize SAP ARIBA processes, draft and manage procurement policies, and measure impact to recommend improvements.
5. Ensure excellent customer journeys and user experience.

Desired Experience:

• Experience in procurement operations or shared services, preferably within a regulated environment.
• Strong understanding of procurement processes and supplier lifecycle management.
• Experience managing third-party suppliers and performance metrics.
• Proficiency with SAP and process/content optimization within the platform.
• Knowledge of intranet content management and UX best practices.
• Excellent stakeholder management, influencing, and prioritization skills.
• Understanding of financial accounting principles.
• Experience in procurement best practices, including contract drafting.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Ability to develop and execute functional plans.

Additional: FS experience is a bonus but not essential. Passion for delivering excellent customer service is a must.