Procurement Operations and Systems Manager *Job Type: Full-time
*Location: London
*Salary: £53,000 - £68,000
We are seeking an experienced Procurement Operations and Systems Manager to lead the implementation of SAP Ariba and establish a procurement operations desk. This role is crucial for someone with significant public sector procurement experience and a deep understanding of the end-to-end Requisition to Purchase Order process.
Day-to-day of the role: *Lead the implementation of SAP Ariba for the procurement function.
*Establish and manage a procurement operations desk, ensuring efficient handling of requisitions, purchase orders, and compliance reporting.
*Manage the procurement team, ensuring delivery against SLAs, fostering a culture of development, and driving performance improvements.
*Oversee catalogues and contract management within the SAP Ariba system.
*Ensure compliance with public sector procurement regulations and policies.
*Develop and maintain robust operational and system reporting to support decision-making.
*Lead continuous improvement initiatives for system capabilities and team effectiveness.
Required Skills & Qualifications: *Extensive experience in public sector procurement.
*Strong knowledge of Requisition to Purchase Order processes.
*Expertise in catalogues and contracts management.
*Proven track record in implementing procurement systems, preferably SAP Ariba or similar.
*Experience managing and developing teams to deliver against SLAs.
*Strong understanding of public sector procurement regulations and compliance requirements.
*Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills.
Benefits: *Competitive salary and benefits package.
*Opportunities for professional development and training.
*Dynamic and supportive work environment.
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