Director, Procurement Operations

Company Description

IFS is a billion-dollar revenue company with 6000+ employees on all continents. We deliver award-winning enterprise software solutions through the use of embedded digital innovation and a single cloud-based platform to help businesses be their best when it really matters–at the Moment of Service™.

At IFS, we're flexible, we're innovative, and we're focused not only on how we can engage with our customers, but on how we can make a real change and have a worldwide impact. We help solve some of society's greatest challenges, fostering a better future through our agility, collaboration, and trust.

We celebrate diversity and accept that there are so many different perspectives in this world. As a truly international company serving people from around the globe, we realize that our success is tantamount to the respect we have for those different points of view.

By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to be part of a global, diverse environment; you will be joining a winning team with a commitment to sustainability; and a company where we get things done so that you can make a positive impact on the world.

We're looking for innovative and original thinkers to work in an environment where you can 
#MakeYourMoment so that we can help others make theirs.

If you want to change the status quo, we'll help you make your moment. Join Team Purple. Join IFS.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced individual to oversee all Procurement Operations activities within our organisation. This role oversees the scope for procure-to-pay (P2P), contract management, working capital control, and travel operations. This role is crucial in ensuring the efficiency and effectiveness of our procurement team and wider company. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in procurement operations, team management, and process optimisation. As the Procurement Operations Lead, you will lead a dedicated team, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and ensure that our procurement operations align with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee P2P Operations: Manage the Procure-to-Pay cycle, ensuring timely and accurate procurement of goods and services.
• Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing operations team, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Process Optimisation: Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of our operations.
• Contract Management: Leverage advanced technology to develop and maintain a comprehensive contract management database, ensuring the extraction of actionable insights from data outputs to inform strategic decision-making.
• Risk Management: Develop and enforce procurement policies and procedures to minimise risk and ensure compliance with our requirements.
• Data Analysis: Leverage procurement data and analytics to drive decision-making and report on key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with internal stakeholders across departments to align procurement activities with business needs and objectives.
• Technology Integration: Oversee, where needed, the implementation and utilisation of procurement technology and tools to streamline processes and improve visibility.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in procurement operations and/or contract management.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent knowledge of procurement systems and tools, with experience in technology integration.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience in risk management and compliance.
• Proven track record in leading large-scale procurement transformation initiatives.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with experience in building and developing high-performing teams.
• Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organisation.
• Experience with procurement technology solutions and data analytics tools.

Additional Information

We believe that coming together as a community, in person, is important for innovation, connection and fostering a sense of belonging. Our roles have the right balance of remote and in-office working to enable flexibility for managing your life along with ensuring a real connection with your colleagues and the broader IFS community.