Senior Procurement Manager - Procurement Intelligence

Role Summary

Senior Procurement Manager - Procurement Intelligence. Fully remote role with applicants in the UK, Ireland, or the United States. The role blends operational execution with data-driven strategy and insight, acting as a key data intelligence leader to shape reporting, analytics, and performance improvement within procurement or finance contexts. Responsible for establishing a consistent reporting cadence, identifying continuous improvement opportunities, and delivering strategic recommendations to leadership.

Responsibilities

• Transform Data into Strategic Insights: Develop and deliver reports that provide actionable insights into business processes, uncovering inefficiencies and identifying growth opportunities.
• Enable Data-Driven Decision Making: Empower teams to leverage data effectively by making complex data accessible and understandable, fostering a culture of data literacy.
• Drive Data-Forward Culture: Promote and facilitate the use of data as a strategic asset, helping teams integrate insights into workflows to gain a competitive advantage.
• Innovate Through Data: Integrate internal and external data for advanced industry benchmarking and strategic planning, driving innovative approaches to business challenges.
• Be the Data Visionary: Develop forward-looking data strategies that anticipate business needs and drive proactive decision-making.

Data Lifecycle Management

• Steward the Data Ecosystem: Oversee the full data lifecycle—from creation and capture to processing and utilization—ensuring data is effectively managed and utilized for strategic outcomes.
• Enhance Data Quality: Implement processes for continuous data monitoring, cleaning, and enrichment, ensuring high data quality and reliability.
• Lead Data Governance: Establish and maintain robust data governance protocols to ensure accuracy and integrity across all data operations.
• Strategically Evaluate Systems: Assess and optimize system performance to ensure alignment with business objectives and to enhance data-driven decision-making.

Strategic Collaboration And Reporting

• Be the Go-To Data Expert: Serve as the SME for all data-related questions, providing guidance on leveraging data to refine strategies and improve business processes.
• Partner Across Functions: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver insightful reports and dashboards that support strategic decisions and uncover new opportunities.
• Champion Continuous Improvement: Lead initiatives to enhance reporting capabilities and ensure the organization remains agile and responsive to emerging trends and market shifts.

Administration And Content Development

• Configure and maintain system settings to align with business needs, including customizing workflows and approval processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Create content, including dashboards, reports, and user guides, that support business objectives and enhance user engagement. Develop content strategies that ensure clear communication of data insights and system functionalities.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, implementing system enhancements that align with procurement goals and drive operational efficiency.
• Work closely with stakeholders to refine the platform, ensuring it meets strategic needs and supports seamless integration with internal processes.
• Monitor system updates and new features, integrating them into content strategies to maximize the platform’s capabilities and benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven track-record of informing business stakeholders on data trends and insights to drive decision-making.
• Demonstrated ability to quickly learn new systems and tools; eagerness to continue improving technical skills and capabilities.
• Extensive relevant Finance or Procurement experience with progressive responsibility.
• Substantial experience using Coupa or similar Source to Pay platform.
• Solid experience in Business Analytics that directly aligns with the responsibilities of this position.
• Working experience with industry-standard data management tools, e.g., Power BI, Smart Sheets, SAP, Amazon Redshift.
• Expert proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) and/or other design programs/tools.
• Strong process and time management skills; ability to prioritize in a fast-paced, complex environment with conflicting demands.
• Ability to work effectively under deadlines and manage multiple projects with evolving requirements.
• Self-starter with strong customer service, teamwork, and organizational skills; works independently as well as collaboratively in cross-functional teams.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in supply chain management, accounting, finance, or related business discipline
• Computer literacy with proficiency in Microsoft Office; SAP and Coupa experience is an advantage.