Global S2P Transformation Lead

Primark; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Primark is seeking an experienced S2P Procurement Manager to lead the global Source-to-Contract (S2C) strategy and governance. You will drive multi-year transformation, partner with Finance, Legal and Audit, and deliver measurable improvements in compliance, efficiency and user experience.

You will shape procurement technology and AI initiatives, work across regions, and build capabilities through leadership and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in senior procurement, global process ownership or enterprise transformation roles within complex international organisations.
• Proven track record leading end-to-end Source-to-Pay (S2P) strategy, transformation and change programmes.
• Expertise in designing and implementing global procurement processes, operating models and governance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Own and govern Primark’s global Source-to-Contract (S2C) process, ensuring consistency, compliance and best practice across the business.
• Define and maintain global procurement processes, policies, standards, controls and operating models.
• Lead the development and delivery of the multi-year S2P transformation strategy and roadmap.
• Act as the senior procurement lead for S2P transformation, ensuring programmes deliver agreed business outcomes.
• Provide strategic advice to senior leaders on procurement capabilities, operating models, technology investment and risk management.
• Lead S2C governance forums, driving decision-making and escalating key risks where required.
• Own global S2C performance metrics, driving improvements in compliance, efficiency, user experience and value delivery.
• Establish KPIs, reporting and management information to support data-driven decision-making.
• Use data and analytics to identify improvement opportunities and lead continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure robust governance, controls and third-party risk management across the end-to-end procurement lifecycle.
• Partner with Finance, Legal, Risk, Compliance and Audit teams to strengthen controls and address process gaps.
• Shape and sponsor procurement technology, automation, AI and data initiatives to support business goals.
• Drive adoption of standard tools, processes and ways of working across regions and functions.
• Influence senior stakeholders and lead cross-functional collaboration across Procurement, Finance, Technology, GBS and the wider business.
• Build organisational capability through leadership, coaching, change management and continuous improvement programmes.

Skills

Senior procurement

S2P strategy

Governance frameworks

Data analytics

Change management

Leadership

Cross-functional

Executive stakeholder mgmt

Tools

P2P systems

Job description

Primark is seeking an experienced S2P Procurement Manager to lead the global Source-to-Contract (S2C) strategy and governance. You will drive multi-year transformation, partner with Finance, Legal and Audit, and deliver measurable improvements in compliance, efficiency and user experience.

You will shape procurement technology and AI initiatives, work across regions, and build capabilities through leadership and continuous improvement.