Senior Manager, GPO & Enabling Capabilities, Systems

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior leader supporting Global Process Ownership (GPO) for procurement processes, including governance, standardization, and continuous improvement.
• Own and execute the systems and enablement roadmap for procurement, including platforms supporting sourcing, contracting, pricing, analytics, and adjacent capabilities.
• Lead cross‑functional efforts to translate business and regulatory requirements into scalable process and system solutions.
• Drive global deployment, optimization, and adoption of procurement systems, balancing global standards with regional needs.
• Establish and monitor process and system performance metrics, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and value delivery.
• Partner with Global Operations and IT to support process transformation initiatives, automation, and digital enablement.
• Lead change management, training, and communication strategies to maximize user adoption and operational effectiveness.
• Manage relationships with external technology vendors and implementation partners, including delivery, performance, and cost management.

• Bachelor’s degree required (Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field).
• MBA or other advanced degree preferred.
• 8–10 years of progressive experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, Commercial Operations, or Systems Enablement within a complex or regulated enterprise environment.
• Demonstrated experience supporting or leading global procurement processes, systems, or operating model initiatives.
• Strong working knowledge of procurement technologies (e.g., ERP, sourcing, CLM, pricing, analytics platforms).
• Proven ability to lead cross‑functional, global initiatives and influence senior stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and execution skills with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to operate effectively in a matrixed global organization.
• Preferred:
  Experience supporting Global Process Owner (GPO) models or procurement transformation programs.
• Background in Med Tech, healthcare, or other regulated industries.
• Experience with process automation, digital transformation, or advanced analytics initiatives.
• Familiarity with change management methodologies and large‑scale system deployments.
• Experience managing external vendors or system implementation partners.
• Languages:
  
  English required; additional languages a plus.
• Travel:
  Up to 20%, domestic and international.
• Certifications:
  
  Project management, procurement, or systems certifications (e.g., PMP, CPSM, Agile, ITIL) preferred.