Procurement Systems Manager

Biffa Waste Services; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in waste management is seeking a Procurement Systems Manager to enhance procurement data integrity and reporting. This role involves managing procurement technologies, training teams, and driving process improvements. Ideal candidates will have strong knowledge of ERP systems, data management, and procurement processes.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations or similar ERP systems.
• Experience managing complex data sets and developing spend analytics/reporting tools.
• Understanding of the full end-to-end procurement process.

Responsibilities

• Manage the integrity of the Procurement Spend Cube and supplier database.
• Develop product items and identify continuous improvement opportunities.
• Provide training and support on procurement systems.

Skills

Data management

Procurement analytics

Stakeholder management

Process improvement

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Power BI

Power Apps

Power Automate

Job description

A quick look at the role

Reporting into the Procurement Excellence Manager, the Procurement Systems Manager will be responsible for ensuring the integrity and visibility of spend data and reporting analytics within the Procurement Function. Additionally, you will maintain, identify, and implement procurement technologies available in the market to drive process improvements and automation for the function.

Your core responsibilities

• Manage the integrity of the Procurement Spend Cube, including data cleansing with the Category Management Team, suppliers, and the wider business for accurate reporting.
• Manage and maintain the supplier database and onboarding processes within D365.
• Develop product items, punch-out catalogues, and identify continuous improvement opportunities related to the procurement function within D365.
• Set data standards and SOPs to enhance the integrity of product items and catalogues within D365.
• Maintain and promote the use of other procurement systems, including e-RFX (and e-Auctions) and contract management systems.
• Provide training and support to the procurement team on procurement systems to ensure effective utilization.
• Review the procurement roadmap regularly to identify opportunities for innovation and digital transformation benefiting Biffa and the procurement function.
• Assist the Procurement Excellence Manager in developing strategies for communication on Procurement Policies and Governance to the business.
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders and the procurement team to positively impact business performance.
• Identify continuous and process improvement opportunities within procurement data and systems, aligned with Biffa Governance and Procurement Policies.

Our essential requirements

• Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (or similar ERP systems).
• Knowledge of Microsoft Power Platform (Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate).
• Experience managing complex data sets and developing spend analytics/reporting tools for procurement.
• Understanding of the full end-to-end procurement process.
• Experience managing procurement systems such as e-RFX, Contract Databases.
• Experience in data migration, cleaning, system integration, and UAT testing is desirable.

Biffa – we’re changing the way people think about waste

At Biffa, we are passionate about working with waste—turning it into sustainable power, recycling innovatively, and keeping communities clean. With over 11,000 employees nationwide, we are committed to providing rewarding careers that are challenging and impactful.

We value diversity and equality, believing that different perspectives foster a creative and effective work environment.