Procurement Transformation Manager

JOB NUMBER: JB04553

VACANCY NUMBER: ADV05699

SHARE: https://www.careers.msccruises.com/vacancy/ADV05699/procurement-transformation-manager-geneva

ORGANIZATION: MSC Cruises S.A.

BUSINESS AREA: Office

LINE MANAGER: Head of Procurement Transformation

Are you ready to take on a dynamic role that combines strategic thinking, innovation, and global collaboration?

Join us as a Manager of Procurement Transformation and dive into an environment where every day brings new challenges and opportunities for growth!

MSC Cruises is seeking an experienced strategic sourcing professional to join our Global Procurement team based in Geneva, Switzerland.

• Support strategic S2P procurement transformation initiatives within the organisation.

• Define a comprehensive global digital transformation strategy in line with the local leaders' vision and priorities.

• Coordinate change management initiatives to ensure a smooth transition to digital processes and tools for our internal and external stakeholders.

• Influence and collaborate with development teams, business partners, product owners, and maybe outside vendors to create a roadmap for achieving goals while maintaining an inclusive workplace culture.

• Ensure compliance with all relevant procurement regulations and standards.

• Work closely with the program management teams globally to deploy a variety of process, people and technology projects.

• Collaborate with internal and external technology stakeholders to ensure procurement strategies align with business objectives.

PERSONAL SKILLS

• Project management skills, and especially for what concerns technology project execution.

• Continuous improvement mindset, and the ability to impact Supply Chain processes.

• Strong communication, interpersonal and leadership skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.

• Must have worked on a transformation project with the implementation of Ariba or Jagger suites.

• Can be effective in a constantly developing matrixed organisation with both complex and evolving technology and products.

You will work under the supervision of the Head of function and in cooperation with the Procurement Team and Business Partners and be part of the following project streams:

Align WW digital transformation vision across all stakeholders:

• Define a comprehensive global digital transformation strategy in line with the local leaders' vision and priorities Source to Procure Project WW.

• Coordinate change management initiatives to ensure a smooth transition to digital processes and tools for our internal and external stakeholders.

• Be a champion of change and value creating across both MSC brands and influence the procurement leaders across the global organisation.

We're seeking candidates with a strong bias for action and a drive for continuous improvement. If you're someone who thrives on challenges, adapts quickly to change, and isn't afraid to think outside the box, you'll fit right in.

• University degree in business, supply chain, engineering, or computer sciences.

• 5+ years of strong experience with a minimum of 3 years experience in a significant procurement excellence role and /or Procurement Project management Transformation role.

• Demonstrated analytical skills, data-driven decision-making, and the ability to adjust plans based on insights amid ambiguity, complexity, and uncertainty.

• Strong organisational skills, able to work autonomously, prioritise, and manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Calm and resilient with a self-driving attitude.

• Must have worked on a transformation project with the implementation of Ariba or Jagger suites.

• Excellent communication, collaboration and influencing skills, comfortable with stakeholder management in a matrix organisation.

• Perfect command of English (spoken and written). Fluency in other languages, with Italian and French being preferential ones, would be advantageous.

Ready to Join Us?

If you're passionate about making a difference and eager to embark on a global sourcing journey like no other, we want to hear from you! Apply now and be part of a team that's shaping the future of procurement.

Note: Limited international travel is required, not exceeding 20% on average.

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