The Group Procurement Excellence Manager drives the continuous improvement and digital transformation of Procurement, owning the master data and the future digital ecosystem across the Group. The role designs, standardizes and continuously improves Source-to-Pay processes while leading digital procurement, automation, AI and procurement systems. This position is the architect of how Procurement will operate tomorrow.Key ResponsibilitiesProcurement ProcessesDesign end-to-end Source-to-Pay processes Process standardization, continuous improvement, lean Procurement Source-to-Contract, Source-to-Pay, Contract Management Procurement Systems, Master Data, Reporting InfrastructureDigital ProcurementProcurement systems roadmap eSourcing, Contract Management, Supplier Management, P2P optimization AI/Automation in ProcurementProcurement TransformationLead Procurement transformation initiatives Drive digital adoption, Process redesign Operating model evolution Change management Capability DesignSource-to-Contract and Source-to-Pay process design.Drive process standardization and Lean Procurement.Own Procurement systems roadmap, ERP integration and digital tools.Lead AI, automation and workflow initiatives.Own procurement master data architecture, spend cube architecture and reporting infrastructure.Develop process documentation, user standards and super-user governance.Partner with IT and regions to deploy global procurement solutions.Systems Support to Supplier ProcessesSupplier onboarding process (portal, workflow, etc.)Supplier master dataSupplier digitalizationSupplier performance toolsSuccess MeasuresProcess standardization Digital adoption and automation rate Procurement cycle time Process maturity Profile EducationMaster's degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, IT. Experience5-10 years of experience in Procurement Excellence, Digital Procurement, Business Process Management, or IT-enabled transformation.Experience with SAP/Ariba/Coupa or similar platforms and process optimization.Experience leading cross-functional transformation programs within an international organization. Experience with data governance, organizational transformation and change management.