Manager, Procurement Process and Systems

at  Volkswagen Group Canada

WE ARE LOOKING FOR A MANAGER, PROCUREMENT PROCESS AND SYSTEMS BASED OUT OF THE ST. THOMAS, ONTARIO OFFICE.

For the initial ramp-up phase of our North American operations, we are looking for a passionate Manager in the field of Process and Systems who wants to CELLebrate in fast-paced and fast-changing environments. As part of the ramp-up team, you will work closely with local PowerCo SE team members, our PowerCo SE team members at Headquarters in Germany as well as colleagues from the Volkswagen Group Canada in Ajax, ON. Reporting to the Head of Central Functions team, you will be at the forefront of implementing processes and systems and support the business as needed.
This is a temporary flex hybrid model, requiring 2 days in the St. Thomas office.

DESIRED SKILLS:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, economics, mathematics, science, or related field
• 10+ years of relevant experience in an industrial, chemical, manufacturing, or automotive B2B environment with proven experience in managing procurement processes and systems.
• Knowledge of procurement principles and best practices
• Ability to identify and incorporate opportunities for process improvement
• Knowledge of SAP S/4HANA / Ivalua modules
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Ability to present information on top-management level
• Ability to occasionally travel to Germany to PowerCo HQ for onboarding trainings.
• Proven success collaborating with senior business leaders
• German language knowledge desirable, but not required
  *Please note that we appreciate the interest of all candidates, however only those under consideration will be contacted.
  Volkswagen Group Canada Inc. is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, family status, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, or local laws.
  Volkswagen Group Canada Inc. is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities including during the application process. If you require an accommodation because of a disability, we will work with you to determine what reasonable accommodation may be available to meet your needs whether it be as an applicant or an employee. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. If you are selected for an interview and require an accommodation, you are encouraged to advise the Recruiter who will consult with you to determine an appropriate and reasonable accommodation. #LI-Hybrid #LI-JB1

• Locally adapt, introduce, control, implement, and monitor the appropriate implementation of centrally developed, company-wide processes and regulations for the procurement management system
• Further develop and optimize the procurement processes and regulations in alignment with HQ as well as coordinating, representing, and implementing the results
• Define and implement procurement systems in alignment with HQ and in close cooperation with interface partners and monitoring of progress
• Further develop and optimize the procurement systems in alignment with HQ as well as coordinating, representing, and implementing the results
• Lead and manage complex digitalization projects including the creation, preparation and presentation of the progress in a local and global context
• Connection to the global process and system strategy within PowerCo Procurement
• Organizing procurement specific trainings and events
• Setup, organize and steer local procurement committees
• Steer the employee ramp up of the procurement in alignment with HQ
• Plane and manage the procurement budget in alignment with HQ
• Establish process flows and interfaces to the relevant interface partners in alignment with HQ
• Manage, support and steer topics related to the procurement system rollout of SAP S/4HANA, Ivalua and other solutions, user administration, process adjustments, APIs, and test management.
• Work closely together with colleagues from the central functions team.
• Carry out Continuous Improvement Processes in collaboration with interface partners.
• Collaborate with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned.