Senior Manager, Digital Procurement and Process Excellence

VELUX Group; Warszawa; Híbrido; PLN 130.000 - 210.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid work model

Global exposure

Descripción de la vacante

VELUX Group seeks a Senior Manager, Digital Procurement and Process Excellence to own end-to-end source-to-pay processes globally. You will lead a team of process experts, project managers and BI analysts to design, implement and continuously improve procurement processes and dashboards.

You will collaborate with Global Procurement, IT, Procurement Operations and Finance to drive efficiency, compliance and data-driven decision-making, while exploring AI-powered procurement solutions.

Formación

• Minimum seven years of relevant procurement, process ownership or similar experience.
• Proven leadership abilities to inspire and manage teams.
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration in an international setting.
• Solid knowledge of procurement processes and systems; experience with Ariba or Coupa is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree from a university or business school.

Responsabilidades

• Act as Global Process Owner for end-to-end source-to-pay, ensuring governance, performance and compliance.
• Lead a team of process experts to design, develop, implement and improve processes, standards and ways of working.
• Drive process excellence by translating business requirements into scalable, globally aligned procurement processes.
• Oversee business intelligence analysts to define KPIs, dashboards and insights for performance management.
• Co-own strategy, governance and development of procurement systems with IT and Sourcing Excellence.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Global/international experience

Educación

Bachelor\u2019s degree

Herramientas

Ariba

Coupa

Descripción del empleo

At VELUX, we are continuing our journey to transform procurement through globally aligned processes, digital solutions and data-driven decision-making. We are looking for an experienced Senior Manager, Digital Procurement and Process Excellence to take global ownership of our end-to-end source-to-pay processes, lead a highly competent team of process experts, project managers and business intelligence analysts, and drive the scouting and implementation of digital procurement solutions. If you are passionate about combining people leadership, process excellence, technology and analytics to create lasting business impact, this could be the opportunity for you. **Your Challenges**As our new Senior Manager, Digital Procurement and Process Excellence, you will play a key role in shaping and executing VELUX’s procurement process strategy. You will report to Director, Procurement Excellence & ESG, and be based depending on your location either in Østbirk, DK, or Warsaw, PL, working in a hybrid model. You will be leading a team of process experts, business analysts and project managers. You will collaborate with stakeholders across Global Procurement, IT, Procurement Operations, and Finance to drive process efficiencies, ensure compliance, and implement innovative digital solutions. **Your key responsibilities will include:*** Acting as Global Process Owner for the end-to-end source-to-pay processes, with overall accountability for global process governance, performance, compliance, standardization and continuous improvement * Leading a team of process experts responsible for designing, developing, implementing and continuously improving processes, standards and ways of working across master data, source-to-contract and requisition-to-pay * Driving process excellence across the organization by translating business requirements into effective, scalable and globally aligned procurement processes * Leading a team of business intelligence analysts responsible for defining procurement KPIs, developing and maintaining dashboards, and delivering actionable insights that support performance management and data-driven decision-making * Advancing procurement analytics capabilities, with a strong focus on ESG, performance, process indicators and opportunity analytics, as well as AI-powered solutions * Co-owning the strategy, governance and continuous development of existing procurement systems together with Sourcing Excellence, ensuring alignment across process, system and sourcing requirements * Taking hands-on responsibility for scouting, assessing and implementing new digital procurement systems and solutions, from requirements definition and business-case development through configuration, testing and deployment * Taking hands-on and overall responsibility for leading current procurement system implementation projects, including guided buying and intake orchestration, from requirements definition through testing, deployment and adoption * Acting as a key interface between Procurement and IT for the development, implementation and continuous improvement of procurement systems * Exploring emerging digital solutions for procurement analytics and operations, identifying opportunities to increase efficiency, compliance and user experience * Managing key stakeholders and ensuring alignment across Global Procurement, Procurement Operations, Finance and IT**To succeed in this role, you should bring:*** Minimum seven years of relevant experience in procurement, procurement excellence, process ownership, or a similar role, preferably gained within procurement consulting * Demonstrated leadership experience, with the ability to inspire and manage teams effectively. * Strong stakeholder management skills, with experience working cross-functionally in an international environment * Analytical mindset and conceptual thinking, with a problem-solving approach to process optimization. * Solid hands-on knowledge of procurement processes and systems; experience with procurement suites (e.g., Ariba, Coupa or similar) is a benefit but not requirement. * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and drive change. * You should expect to travel within Europe approximately 25–50 days per year. * A bachelor’s degree from a university or business school **Your Opportunities:** At VELUX, we believe in empowering people, supporting collaboration, and recognizing the impact of every contribution. In this role, you will: * Work in a dynamic and diverse team, collaborating with colleagues from various backgrounds and nationalities* Be part of a company that puts people and development at the center, offering opportunities for professional growth and learning* Operate in a project-based environment, where you will implement real change and see the direct impact of your work**Our benefit packes varie per location therefore more details will be revealed in phone conversation.**