Procurement Center of Excellence Manager Porto

Procurement Center of Excellence Manager
Porto
Porto, Porto District, Portugal

Procurement Center of Excellence Manager

kp is a globally recognised leader in the packaging and specialty film industry, renowned for its unwavering commitment to sustainability and innovation. The need to act on climate change has never been clearer, so we incorporate sustainability into everything we do by #Investing
In
Better - creating innovative products that enhance product protection, shelf life, and contribute to reducing the overall carbon footprint.

At kp, we are passionate about ensuring our customers' satisfaction, and we strive to achieve this goal by focusing all our efforts on meeting their evolving needs. Our dedication to drive a positive change in the packaging industry with a focus on quality and sustainability has earned us a reputation as a trusted partner for businesses worldwide.

Purpose of the job:

kp
Bu
S is the center of excellence within KP, nestled in the dynamic city of Porto, Portugal. As an integral part of the Shared Service Center, we extend our specialized services to over 50 entities spanning across Europe and North America. Fueled by an unwavering commitment to continuous improvement, our mission is to streamline and optimize financial processes, simplifying complex financial workflows to empower businesses to channel their energy towards sustainable growth. In addition to the existing services, a Procurement Center of Excellence (PCo
E) is established in Porto in 2024 with the objective to strengthen kp’s Purchase-to-Pay process and to make us a stronger partner towards our suppliers. kp is looking for a dynamic Procurement Center of Excellence (PCo
E) Manager to drive the ongoing development and optimization of our established team. The chosen candidate will play a pivotal role in the transition of procurement process from diverse legal entities to Porto, enhancing procurement processes, ensuring operational excellence, and delivering outstanding client service. If you are a seasoned professional with a proven track record in procurement management and a passion for continuous improvement, we invite you to join us in this exciting opportunity.

Your responsibilities:

1. Manage the Procurement PCo
   E as “one team one goal” within Global Procurement, being responsible to manage a team that is fully operational, composed of two PCo
   E Team Leads and a team of Procurement Administrative Officers supporting global kp business.
2. Ensure
   - oriented, lean and
   - efficient execution of procurement back office processes, analytical support, and continuous improvement.
3. Achievement of performance targets and development & execution of PCo
   E strategy as jointly defined with the respective stakeholders.
4. Manage PCo
   E demand and address issues from local entities / countries.
5. Support transition of new markets and processes into PCo
   E, ensuring readiness from the local sites.

Your profile:

1. Strong experience in leading Procurement department internationally (>7 years and>3 years in leading people).
2. Demonstrated experience in developing Procurement Excellence strategies, KPIs, roadmap to support business objectives.
3. Degree in business, economics, technical or equivalent / higher education.
4. Professional working proficiency in English. Another European language (Portuguese, German, Italian, French, Polish, Spanish) preferred.
5. Leadership experience for>10 employees.
6. Strategic mindset with proven, international stakeholder management expertise in a matrix organization and good networking skills.
7. Strong track record of leading, coaching and developing teams.
8. Excellent people management skills.
9. Experienced working knowledge in SAP and/or JDE.

If you are determined, thrive in a
- paced environment with high levels of accountability and focus, then we’d love to meet you! Please apply using the link below.

At kp, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is vital to our global success. We welcome applicants from all identities, ideas, perspectives, and experiences and encourage people from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. We aim to create an inclusive culture where our employees feel empowered to play to their strengths and see themselves reflected in the organization without regard to race, gender, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, sexual preference, marital status, or inclusion in any other protected class.