Procurement Operations Services Manager

About Uplift

Uplift is a dynamic agency specializing in global talent search, covering EMEA, LATAM, USA, and APAC. With successful placements in 52 countries, we combine speed and cutting-edge technology to source top executive and mid-senior talent across various functions. Our innovative approach integrates global networks, AI, and advanced recruitment tools. Beyond recruitment, we engage with our audience through our podcast, newsletter, and webinars, ensuring we stay at the forefront of talent acquisition and global HR trends.

About Our Client

Our client is a global leader in silicon metals and ferroalloys, supplying industries from steel and automotive to electronics and renewable energy.

We are looking for "Procurement Services Operations Manager" role for their organization in Madrid, Spain.

Responsible for all the management of administrative operations related with purchasing operations. Drive process and tool improvements that reduce complexity, provide data transparency and allow to improve the Procure-to-Pay operations. Responsible for assisting Legal, Financial and ES&G Departments and any other Departments in providing updated-information on organization, metrics, forecasts and suppliers data.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for the Administrative Management of Purchasing Operations

• Organize and Lead the Purchasing Administration Department managing a team of at least 4 people worldwide.
• Review and implement across all geographies homogeneous P-t-P procedures aiming at boosting productivity, streamlining operations and cost reduction.
• Ensure conformity of Purchasing Operations with Purchasing Policy & Procedures (Suppliers onboarding, Code of Conduct, Sanctions, SOX compliance,).
• Implement Contract Management in all geographies
• Manage the deployment of a Supplier Performance Management Tool

• Responsible for preparing key department data for internal and external stakeholders (Budget and Rolling Forecasts, 20F documents and assimilated, Cash forecasts, Due Diligence documents, periodical reports).
• Review and upgrade ERP needs working in close collaboration with Country Buyers and Category Managers to assess needs.
• Play an active role in the tracking and interpretation of key performance indicators.
• Interface with Vendors and ESG Team to contribute to the Company sustainability goals and obligations (CBAM, Emissions tracking, traceability)

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelors degree or higher in Supply Chain, Logistics, Industrial Engineering or Business Administration.
• Minimum 7 years experience in Supply Chain management, Purchasing or Sales administration or Project Management.
• Knowledge of International trade and Incoterms.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Ability to work with Data and Scenario Analysis tools of interest.
• Proficient in English, French and Spanish is required.
• Ability to travel if required.
• Strong Interpersonal and Communicative skills, ability to develop close cross-functional cooperation with other departments
• Ability to work in a changing environment and to contribution to change management internally.