Procurement Operations/Enablement Manager - Process & Systems

£70,000 - £77,000 per annum + Car Allowance + Excellent Benefits + Bonus

Contact: Peter Aplin

Contact email: peter.aplin@1st-executive.com

Job ref: J692117_1754664781

Published: 1 day ago

Expiry date: 2025-09-07

Hybrid role, 3 days in the office. Locations: Leeds, Glasgow, or Milton Keynes.

Role Overview

This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading organisation during a major transformation as a Procurement Operations/Enablement Manager focusing on Processes & Systems. You will be a proactive, detail-oriented member of the Operational Procurement and Systems team, working collaboratively to promote adoption of the Group's new systems through intelligent content design and guided user experiences. Your role is pivotal in ensuring a smooth, user-friendly experience across procurement systems and platforms, supporting day-to-day operations and external providers within the UK SAP environment. You will enhance content efficiency, maintain audit and compliance controls, and improve the procurement portal for intuitive navigation and process alignment.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and manage the SAP ARIBA system, with potential migration to a SAP ARIBA-only environment.
• Develop and build at the Group level, including user interface enhancements, module additions, and process flows.
• Bridge the gap between the Tech team and Procurement.
• Experience with implementation and optimization of procurement systems.
• Draft and manage policies, measure impact, and recommend improvements.
• Enhance customer journeys within procurement platforms.

Candidate Requirements

• Experience in procurement operations or shared services, preferably within a regulated environment.
• Strong understanding of procurement processes and supplier lifecycle management.
• Experience managing third-party suppliers and performance metrics.
• Proficiency with SAP, especially in driving content and process efficiencies.
• Familiarity with intranet content management and UX best practices.
• Excellent stakeholder management, influencing, and prioritization skills.
• Knowledge of financial accounting principles and procurement best practices.
• Experience in contract drafting and managing procurement policies.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Ability to build effective relationships with senior stakeholders.
• Analytical skills to interpret information and make recommendations.
• Passion for delivering excellent customer service.
• Understanding of cost drivers in financial services.
• Ability to develop and implement functional plans.