Roles & Responsibilities:

Analytics Strategy & Roadmap Development:
Develop and execute a strategic data and analytics roadmap for the procurement function. The roadmap provides a clear vision and direction for how data and analytics will be used to achieve business goals.
Continuously coordinate business needs requirements from Source to Pay teams to prioritize into the roadmap & define impacts on technology or data infrastructure.
Partner with leadership team & governance committee to prioritize initiatives / use cases to be deployed based on cost/benefit analysis.
Define key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics that will be used to measure the success of each initiative. Establish a monitoring and reporting framework to track progress and make data-driven adjustments.
Data & Analytics Governance Process:
Lead the data & analytics governance committee, engaging with stakeholders within procurement & the business to ensure full alignment to strategic roadmap and priorities.
Establish robust governance mechanisms to escalate findings through appropriate channels.
Establish and enforce data governance and data quality standards within the procurement department. Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and compliance with data privacy regulations.
Data & Analytics Use Case Build & Implementation
Own and maintain portfolio of prioritized analytics use cases to build & implement for Source-to-Pay
Oversee a team of resources to gather requirements for various use cases and confirm implementation strategy (i.e., build vs. buy).
Oversee implementation of data & analytics use cases in partnership with relevant stakeholders
Procurement Data Management
Oversee management of procurement specific content utilized across multiple platforms including Preferred Supplier, Buying Portal, Policy Compliance, etc..
Oversee process and governance for spend taxonomy refresh.
Executive Reporting:
Support the preparation of high-level reports and dashboards to senior management and stakeholders, highlighting key procurement metrics, trends, and strategic insights in partnership with the functional strategy lead.
Key Stakeholder Management:
Coordinate across procurement and the business stakeholders to ensure business requirements are gathered and well understood.
Regularly engage with appropriate Technology and third-party stakeholders to drive execution activities of analytic use cases (i.e., building dashboards, etc.).
Manage and mentor a team of data analysts, providing guidance and support in their day-to-day activities.
Foster a culture of data-driven decision-making within the team.

Must Have Skills

Advanced knowledge of procurement technologies and systems
Proven expertise in systems integration, implementation, and project management
Strong knowledge of procurement upstream and downstream processes and demonstrated ability to collaborate to identify and deliver integration and efficiencies
Proven track record of leading implementation of procurement digital roadmaps Advanced data/information and analytics management (including cycle times, KPIs and SLAs), continuous improvement expertise, and project management skills
Strong analytical skills, including the ability to analyze large datasets, identify trends, and derive actionable insights
Experience with procurement technology and software systems, such as procurement ERPs (Enterprise Resource Planning), spend analysis tools, and data visualization tools

Soft Skills

Ability to work effectively with global, virtual teams
Ability to navigate ambiguity
Expert communication, organizational, and presentation skills
High degree of initiative and self-motivation
Ability to manage multiple priorities successfully
Team-oriented, with a focus on achieving team goals

Basic Qualifications:

B.S. / B.A.
Minimum of 8-10 years of relevant business experience
Minimum of 6-8 years of multi-disciplined procurement experience
Minimum of 3 years Pharmaceutical Procurement experience
Advanced knowledge of procurement technologies and systems.

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