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Procurement Implementation Process Expert

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Slough, United kingdom

Freelance

06-05-2025

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Job Specifications

Job Title: Procurement Implementation Process Expert
Location: Slough
Contract Length: 6 months

Randstad Sourceright, a leading provider of RPO & MSP Recruitment Services, is currently recruiting for a Commercial (Procurement) Process Owner to support a key initiative within Mars Global Services (MGS) Commercial / Procurement.

This position will lead the digital transformation of consulting and contingent labour procurement processes across Europe. It is a critical role in supporting Mars' broader global commercial process strategy and digital enablement goals.

Responsibilities:

Lead the regional deployment of Source-to-Receipt (S2R) processes, focusing on consulting and contingent labour procurement.
Translate local needs into global design improvements and promote standardisation.
Champion the implementation of orchestration/intake tools (e.g., Zip, Tonkean, Oro) to improve request-to-contract workflows.
Collaborate with Digital Technologies and Procurement Systems teams to ensure effective tool configuration and adoption.
Support integration with sourcing platforms such as Ariba and Coupa.
Analyze data from stakeholders and systems to generate insights and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
Apply deep category knowledge to tailor procurement workflows and drive supplier performance and compliance.
Influence and engage stakeholders across functions including Finance, Internal Audit, and Digital.
Launch and scale pilots for orchestration tools and develop scalable playbooks.
Monitor KPIs and adoption metrics to ensure long-term success and impact.

Key Skills / Experience Required:

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (MBA or advanced degree preferred).
Extensive experience in strategic sourcing for consulting and contingent labour categories.
Proven track record in leading procurement process and digital transformation initiatives.
Hands-on experience with orchestration/intake tools (Zip, Tonkean, Oro – highly preferred).
Strong understanding of end-to-end S2R processes and procurement systems (e.g., Ariba, Coupa, ServiceNow).
Excellent analytical, project management, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Familiarity with vendor management systems (VMS) and contract management platforms.

Preferred Technical Skills & Competencies:

Intake & Orchestration Design
Procurement Process & Systems Expertise
Analytical Thinking & Insight Generation
Consulting & Contingent Labour Category Knowledge
Change Management & Stakeholder Communication

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