GPSS Continuous improvement manager

JOB TITLE & JOB CODE

Job Title (Job Code): GPSS Continuous Improvement  Manager (SO-EF-XX)

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• The GPSS Continuous improvement manager is in charge of developing the level of maturity of the team
• Consolidating the dashboards relative to QCDT performance in GPSS scope, ARIBA guided buying ramp-up monitoring, SLA achievements against the countries/region scope.
• Maintaining and updating the business process documentation relative to GPSS operational activities

ORGANISATION

Organization structure (job belongs to..)

Procurement / Global shared services, Efficiency and Digital transformation

Reports directly to:

GPSS Hub Director

Other reporting to:

NA

Direct reports:

NA

Network & Links –

- Specific transverse position in the GPSS team, with a concern of overall team performance.

- Strong link with the central BPOs

- Transversal position with the entire Sourcing community and its stakeholders (Operations, Site buyers, CM/RCMs).

- in charge of knowledge sharing with other GPSS Hubs (Bangalore, Cluj)

Internal

• GSS extended leadership team
• Regional/cluster/site procurement & supply chain team, at all levels

External

• Other functions (Supply chain, Quality, Finance, HR, etc.)
• Audit organization (Apsys, ICQ, AMS)
• Universities, Business associations

MAIN RESPONSABILITIES  

• Process Documentation:
  • Maintains and updates the Standard Operating Procedures of the GPSS hub in MEXICO.
  • Full consistency is expected with GPSS Core Model
  • Opportunities of improvement have to be captured, assessed, and translated in way of working, with the support and validation of the relevant managers (Procurement operations)

• Maturity Development:
  • Makes sure that all the newcomers follow the standard Procurement induction plan, receive a training on GPSS procedures, and follow the handover process regarding their scope.

Monitors the maturity of the team, and is accountable for APSYS objectives applied to GPSS Mexico.

• Performance Monitoring:
  • Makes sure data are provided on time for the reporting and for the governance meetings.

Suggests improvements to the existing set of KPIs and dashboard

He/she specifies and monitors the implementation of the relevant reporting tools to automatize the dashboards.

 MAIN REQUIRED COMPETENCES

Educational Requirements  Business Degree or similar complemented by a demonstrated track record

Mandatory:

• Bachelor Engineering Degree with MBA

Desirable:

• Procurement and Supply chain education/trainings/certificates

Experience  

8+ years of experience. Professional Background: Operational buyer experience with an experience in Process and Tools (Key user, Business process owner, functional expert, former project manager in ERP implementation, etc.).

Mandatory:

• Experience in Process and Tools (Key user, Business process owner, functional expert, former project manager in ERP implementation, etc.)

Desirable:

• Knowledgeable of SAP systems.
• A consulting experience would be a plus.
• Knowledge of reporting tools.

Competencies & Skills

• Fluent English & International background
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to get things done on time in a transversal position, is considered as an asset in the team
• Well structured, ability to deal with complexity
• Strong communication skills in writing and oral (presentations, procedures, etc.)
• Is able to train people in his scope / organize appropriate training sessions
• Driven, self-motivated
• Ability to multi-task and deal with interruptions and re-prioritization.
• Solid level in Microsoft Office Applications, E-mail application, Working knowledge of ERP systems, eProcurement tools, Web-Browser - 4.2 IT Skills