Manager Procurement Center of Excellence

Schindler; Hanover (York County); Presencial; USD 110.000 - 150.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

401k match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Vacation & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Descripción de la vacante

Schindler in Hanover, PA is seeking a Manager for the Procurement Center of Excellence. You will drive procurement governance, lead digital systems implementations, and develop spend analytics and KPIs to optimize value.

The role partners with regional leaders to enhance supplier governance and reduce risk. The position requires 5–8 years in procurement, a related Bachelor's degree, and strong project management skills.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• 5–8 years of experience in procurement or related areas.
• Experience with procurement analytics and ERP platforms.

Responsabilidades

• Drive procurement governance and policy implementation across NA regions.
• Own digital procurement systems and user adoption (Sievo, SAP, Ariba).
• Develop spend analytics, dashboards, and KPI reporting for leadership.
• Lead cross-functional procurement projects and change initiatives.
• Coordinate supplier audits, risk management, and sustainability efforts.
• Develop procurement training and best practices across teams.

Conocimientos

Procurement governance

Spend analytics

KPI reporting

Stakeholder influence

Digital procurement

Project management

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Procurement, Finance, or related field

Herramientas

SAP

Ariba

SupplyOn

Sievo

Descripción del empleo

Location: Hanover (Logistic Ctr),PA,United States
Job ID:92791

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Manager Procurement Center of Excellence

Your main responsibilities

POSITION OVERVIEW
The Procurement Center of Excellence (CoE) Manager is responsible for driving procurement excellence
across North America through the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of
procurement processes, systems, analytical, governance, and performance management.
This role serves as a strategic partner to Procurement Leadership, Category Managers, and Schindler
business centers to optimize spend visibility, strengthen supplier governance, enhance procurement
capability, and deliver measurable business value to reduce supply exposure and enhance negotiation
power.

Essential Function

• Procurement Excellence & Governance
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve procurement policies, procedures, and operating standards.
• Establish governance frameworks to ensure compliance with corporate, regulatory, and procurement requirements.
• Monitor procurement KPI performance and recommend improvement initiatives.
• Lead procurement maturity and continuous improvement programs
• Digital Procurement & Systems
• Act as business owner and regional super-user for procurement applications (Sievo, SupplyOn, SAP, Ariba, etc.).
• Partner with IT and Global Procurement teams on procurement technology enhancements and system implementations.
• Lead user adoption, training, and process standardization initiatives
• Spend Analytics & Insights
• Drive spend visibility, classification accuracy, and data integrity.
• Develop executive dashboards and reporting frameworks that support strategic sourcing decisions.
• Identify cost optimization opportunities through data analysis and procurement intelligence.
• Provide actionable insights to Procurement Leadership and Category Managers.
• Project & Change Management
• Lead digital procurement transformation initiatives and crossfunctional projects.
• Ensure project milestones, action plans, and deliverables are achieved on schedule.
• Supplier Sustainability, Risk & Compliance
• Coordinate supplier audits and compliance activities including ISO, EcoVadis, cybersecurity, and risk assessments.
• Support supplier risk management processes and business continuity initiatives.
• Monitor compliance with supplier qualification and governance standards
• Capability Development
• Develop procurement training materials and best practices.
• Promote knowledge sharing and procurement process consistency across the organization.
• Support capability-building initiatives for procurement teams.

What you bring

• Minimum Bachelor-degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Procurement, Finance, or related field.

Experience

• 5-8 years of progressive experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, supply chain, procurement operations, or procurement analytics.
• Demonstrated experience leading procurement process improvement and transformation initiatives.
• Experience working with procurement technologies and ERP platforms (SAP, Ariba, SupplyOn, Sievo, or similar).
• Experience conducting spend analysis, supplier performance review, and procurement reporting.
• Proven ability to manage cross-functional projects and influence stakeholders at multiple organizational levels.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Advanced knowledge of procurement and strategic sourcing principles, methodologies, and best practices.
• Understanding of supplier lifecycle management, supplier performance management, and supplier risk management.
• Knowledge of spend analytics, procurement metrics, KPI development, and reporting methodologies.
• Understanding of procurement technologies, ERP systems, and digital procurement platforms (e.g., SAP, Ariba, Coupa, Sievo, SupplyOn).
• Knowledge of contract management principles and sourcing processes.
• Understanding of continuous improvement methodologies including Lean, Six Sigma, and process optimization.
• Knowledge of financial principles, budgeting, cost modeling, and total cost of ownership concepts.
• Understanding of sustainability, supplier diversity, and responsible sourcing practices.
• Knowledge of project management disciplines and change management methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret large data sets and identify actionable business insights.
• Advanced reporting and dashboard development skills utilizing tools.

What’s in it for you?

• Fully vested 401k match, up to 7% of total eligible compensation.
• Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans - Effective from first day of hire.
• 3 weeks’ vacation which increases with tenure, 7 sick days, 3 floating holidays and8 Company Observed Holidays.
• Tuition Reimbursement - Eligible after 6 months of service.
• Parental Leave – 100% base pay for 6 consecutive weeks within first year of achild’s birth or adoption.
• A wide range of development opportunities to boost your professional and leadership growth.

Become part of our team, help us enhance quality of life and drive innovationwhile raising the bar for safety and sustainability. We value your diverse skills andperspectives as together we shape the sustainable cities of today and tomorrow.

Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with the qualifications listed in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway! You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles!

Are you ready to embark on a new journey? Join #TeamSchindler! Our Core Values:

• Safety: Uphold the highest safety standards for all.
• Integrity and Trust: Foster honest, ethical relationships.
• Create Value for the Customer: Deliver innovative, reliable solutions.
• Quality: Ensure excellence in every product and service.
• Commitment to People Development: Nurture our people, they are the heart of our success.

At Schindler Group we value inclusion and diversity, and practice equity to create equal opportunities for all. We endeavor that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, ethnic background, color, religious affiliation, union affiliation, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, nationality, genetics and health, disability or veteran status.

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