Senior Manager-PTP

Job Description :

Business Title -Senior Manager-PTP

Global Job Title Procurement Lead - GPO

Global Department Finance- Procure to Pay

Organizational Level -Reporting to DGM / GM

Size of team reporting in and type 6-10 direct reportees

Role Purpose Statement:

The Senior Manager - Procurement Lead will be a key member of the Global Process Organization (GPO), responsible for driving end-to-end procurement process excellence, standardization, governance, and digital transformation across the organization. The role will partner closely with Procurement Operations, Category Management, Finance, Business Stakeholders, and Technology teams to optimize Source-to-Pay (S2P) processes and maximize value through technology platforms such as Coupa, Ariba, SRM, and related procurement solutions.

The ideal candidate will possess strong procurement domain expertise, deep knowledge of procurement systems, and experience leading global transformation and continuous improvement initiatives.

Main Accountabilities:

Overseeing the entire procurement cycle, from sourcing to purchase order to delivery, ensuring efficiency and accuracy at each stage.

> Define, maintain, and enhance global procurement policies, procedures, controls, and governance frameworks.
> Drive process standardization and harmonization across regions and business units.
Ensure alignment between procurement operations, compliance requirements, and business objectives.
> Identify process gaps, bottlenecks, and automation opportunities to improve efficiency and user experience.
> Drive Procurement Improvement opportunities - PO creation/Modification, order confirmations Validation, Invoice Discrepancy resolution in compliance with procurement policies
> Lead procurement transformation initiatives and support digital procurement strategies.
> Drive adoption and optimization of procurement technologies including Coupa, SAP SRM, SAP Ariba, and other S2P tools.
> Collaborate with IT and business stakeholders to define system enhancements, requirements, and roadmap priorities.
> Evaluate emerging procurement technologies and best practices to enhance operational effectiveness.
> Support implementation, upgrades, and integration projects related to procurement platforms.
> Compliance and Ethics: Ensuring that all procurement activities adhere to relevant regulations, ethical guidelines, and internal policies is paramount.
> Stakeholder Management: Collaborating with various internal stakeholders, such as department heads, project managers, and finance teams, to understand their needs and ensure procurement activities align with their requirements..
> Performance Monitoring and Reporting: Tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) related to cost savings, supplier performance, and procurement cycle time, and regularly reporting on these metrics to management. This involves analyzing data and identifying areas for improvement.
> Drive for respective SOX compliance as per the activity performed
> Drive for compliance to internal Bunge Procurement Policies
> Leading a Team of 5+ FTE's by evaluating their performance, share preodic feedback and document any gaps if required.
> Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities.

Knowledge and Skills :

Behavior Improve Bunge's outcomes by making data-driven decisions, keeping the customer at the forefront of all they do, and proactively gaining insight into the global strategy.
Collaborate, effectively communicate with others and take initiative to continually develop themselves.
Pursue opportunities to solve problems and take action while maintaining the ability to manage work, even in times of challenge or change.

Technical •

Sourcing / Contract Management / Supplier Life Cycle Management / SRM / Category Management / Spend Analytics
• Procurement Operations - Requisitions, Purchase Orders, Confirmation
• Individual will have to address improvement opportunities within the existing processes / departments which will directly impact the performance improvement for global KPIs
• Drive effectiveness into the end-to-end processes Monitoring and resolving process exceptions on regular periodic basis
• Support and guide to solve complex / difficult transactional scenarios highlighted by the team

Strong hands-on knowledge of:
Coupa Procurement Suite
SAP SRM
SAP S/4HANA Procurement
ServiceNow
SAP Ariba
Supplier Management Platforms
Procurement Analytics & Reporting Tools
Workflow and Automation Solutions
MS Excel
MS PowerPoint

Education & Experience:

10-15+ years of experience in Procurement, Source-to-Pay, Supply Chain, or Shared Services environments.
Minimum 5+ years of leadership experience managing global procurement processes or transformation programs.
Experience in BPO, GBS, Shared Services, or Global Process Organization (GPO) environments preferred.
Proven experience driving procurement system implementations and process transformation initiatives.