Procurement BPR / Transformation Specialist recruitment
Supply Demand Management (SDM) is a centralized service centre that manages all third-party Sourcing and Procurement activities within UBS. The SDM Procurement organization is a global team, with a strong emphasis on specific purchasing requirements in each region. SDM Procurement is responsible for the professional management of all purchasing processes, with a focus on driving efficiency and effectiveness.
The SDM Procurement team is seeking to recruit a Procurement business process re-engineering / Transformation Specialist reporting to the Head of UK Procurement, who has additional responsibility for Procurement's Global Operational Excellence Programme.
The successful candidate will be based in London and will;
- Lead individual process excellence projects including the identification, analysis and re-engineering of Procurement processes to reduce costs and drive best-in-class continuous improvement. Initiatives will be UK, regional and global focussed
- Partner with the local procurement operations team, internal stakeholders and suppliers to develop strategies and processes for the sourcing of goods and services, using the most cost-effective and efficient supply methods possible
- Support local procurement teams in various operational activities and re-engineering initiatives with a strong focus on cost, error elimination and cycle-time reduction
Requirements
- Experience and proven success in a Procurement related environment
- Thorough understanding of procure to pay concepts and operational best practice with ideally knowledge and experience with SAP/R3
- Strong focus on process re-engineering and transformation project activities potentially in Six Sigma or Lean role
- Strong project management skills
- Strong communication skills and gravitas to influence range of stakeholders
- Team player, ability to work under pressure and high flexibility
- Knowledge and experience with SAP/R3 would be beneficial
UBS can offer you an environment geared towards performance, attractive career opportunities, and an open corporate culture that values and rewards the contribution of every individual.
We can offer you an exciting, fast-paced working environment, a culture of mutual respect and teamwork and the opportunity to play a vital role in our growth. If you are attracted to joining an organization where every individual's contribution counts and where your talent will impact on our future, please apply for this position. It starts with you.