Procurement Excellence Strategist

7 days ago


Manchester, United Kingdom Lonza Full time
Job Description

The Procurement Excellence Strategist will play a key role in optimizing and standardizing procurement processes to achieve efficiency, consistency, and cost savings. This involves ensuring that all procurement data is accurately recorded in our ERP system, enabling smooth material planning, invoice processing, and timely supplier payments.

This position requires leadership skills to implement and improve uniform work methods across all sites, establish consistent purchasing channels, and increase automation within P2P processes.

Responsibilities
  • Support the harmonization of P2P procedures/processes used across sites in alignment with the GPO S2P.
  • Document and maintain level 5 P2P processes (work instructions) in accordance with GPO guidance.
  • Evaluate user training needs to ensure adequate proficiency in performing processes in our systems.
  • Drive and implement continuous Improvement work packages to enhance process efficiency.
  • Leverage data-driven insights to inform the Procurement Data Strategy and optimize master data management activities.
  • Promote global process consistency while facilitating continuous improvement initiatives in the S2P area.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Business Information Systems or Business Administration.
  • A minimum of 3 years of experience in P2P, AP, or Shared Service Environment.


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