Senior Staff Specialist Global Indirect Procurement Business Process Owner

Infineon Technologies; George Town; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in semiconductor solutions is seeking a Senior Staff Specialist for Global Indirect Procurement. The role involves optimizing procurement processes, ensuring compliance, and driving digital transformation initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in procurement strategies and business process management, with excellent analytical and communication skills. Join us to help drive decarbonization and digitalization in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in a multinational company.
• Strong knowledge of procurement strategies and operational workflows.

Responsibilities

• Design and drive procurement channels to enhance compliance and efficiency.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to improve procurement systems and processes.
• Drive automation and digitalization initiatives to improve workflows.

Skills

Problem Solving

Analytical

Project Management

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Education

Degree or Master's in IT

Degree or Master's in Business Administration

Degree or Master's in Finance

Degree or Master's in Engineering

Tools

SAP

Ariba

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

SQL

UiPath

KNIME

Job description

Senior Staff Specialist Global Indirect Procurement Business Process Owner

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Job Description

In this role, you will:

1. Apply supply chain models, indirect procurement processes, supplier management, and spend analysis to design and drive state-of-the-art procurement channels to enhance compliance and efficiency. Monitor industry trends and best practices to foster continuous improvement.
2. Establish policies, guidelines, and control measures to ensure regulatory and internal compliance, monitoring adherence and enforcing corrective actions when necessary.
3. Collaborate closely with stakeholders (procurement, finance, IT, and business leaders) to align and improve procurement systems and processes according to global indirect procurement strategies and goals.
4. Oversee and optimize procurement systems (e.g., SLM tool, SAP, SAP Ariba, Supplier Business Network) for operational efficiency and compliance.
5. Drive automation and digitalization initiatives to improve workflows, increase efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance productivity through data-driven methods and tools.
6. Monitor KPIs and conduct audits to ensure compliance and support continuous improvement.
7. Assist with internal and external audits related to indirect procurement.
8. Provide training and guidance to procurement teams and business partners.

Your Profile

You are well-suited for this role if you have:

• A degree or master's in IT, Business Administration, Finance, or Engineering with strong business acumen.
• At least 5 years of experience in a multinational company with a focus on business processes.
• Strong knowledge of procurement strategies, sourcing, contract management, and operational workflows.
• Familiarity with procurement systems and software (e.g., SAP, Ariba, MyBuy, SAP Business Network).
• Experience in business process management (BPM), process analysis, digital transformation, and process improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean Six Sigma).
• Knowledge of automation tools (e.g., RPA such as UiPath, KNIME, OCR).
• Proficiency in data analytics and visualization tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, Tableau, SQL).
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• A solid understanding of compliance, risk management, supply chain, and financial regulations.

Candidates with backgrounds in IT analysis or software engineering, especially with procurement support experience, are highly encouraged to apply.

#WeAreIn to drive decarbonization and digitalization. As a global leader in semiconductor solutions for power systems and IoT, Infineon enables innovative solutions for sustainable energy, mobility, and smart IoT. Join us in making life easier, safer, and greener.

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We are committed to diversity and inclusion, providing a work environment based on trust, openness, respect, and equality of opportunity. Please inform your recruiter of any specific needs to facilitate your participation in the interview process.