Procurement Process Manager

Job Title: Procurement Excellence Process Manager

Location: Manchester (Hybrid)

Contract: 24 Months

Rate: Up to £45 per hour PAYE

Overview

We are looking for an experienced Procurement Excellence Process Manager to support global procurement process improvement and master data initiatives within a fast-paced pharmaceutical environment. This role will focus on driving Procure-to-Pay (P2P) harmonisation, continuous improvement, automation, and data governance activities across global sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Support harmonisation and improvement of P2P processes across multiple sites
• Develop and maintain Level 5 work instructions and process documentation
• Drive procurement master data strategy and process optimisation initiatives
• Support implementation and enhancement of SAP ERP and SAP Ariba systems
• Maintain reporting tools, dashboards, KPI tracking, and data validation activities
• Collaborate with Procurement, Accounts Payable, IT, and Supply Chain teams
• Deliver continuous improvement projects to increase automation and process efficiency
• Support procurement analytics and reporting activities using Power BI and SAP tools

Requirements

• Strong project management experience within procurement environments
• Experience working within P2P, Accounts Payable, or Shared Services functions
• Strong understanding of upstream/downstream procurement processes
• Advanced knowledge of SAP ERP, SAP Ariba, and Power BI
• Pharma or life sciences industry experience preferred
• Experience documenting and harmonising global processes
• Strong analytical and data management skills
• Knowledge of continuous improvement and process compliance activities
• Experience with R, Python, SAS, or other analytical tools
• Understanding of Big Data, machine learning, or data mining concepts
• German or Spanish language skills would be beneficial

Key Skills

• Procurement process improvement
• Stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Data governance and reporting expertise
• Ability to manage multiple initiatives in a fast-paced global environment

This is an excellent opportunity to join a global procurement excellence team driving large-scale transformation and process optimisation initiatives.

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