Procurement Center of Excellence Team Lead

The Company

kp is a globally recognised leader in the packaging and specialty film industry, renowned for its unwavering commitment to sustainability and innovation. The need to act on climate change has never been clearer so we incorporate sustainability into everything we do by #InvestingInBetter - creating innovative products that enhance product protection, shelf life and contribute to reducing the overall carbon footprint.

At kp, we are passionate about ensuring our customers' satisfaction, and we strive to achieve this goal by focusing all our efforts on meeting their evolving needs. Our dedication to drive a positive change in the packaging industry with a focus on quality and sustainability has earned us a reputation as a trusted partner for businesses worldwide.

Job title: Procurement Center of Excellence Team Lead
Reporting to: Procurement Center of Excellence Manager
Organisation: kp Business Services, Porto – Portugal 

Purpose of the job:    

kpBuS is the center of excellence within KP, nestled in the dynamic city of Porto, Portugal. As an integral part of the Shared Service Center, we extend our specialized services to over 50 entities spanning across Europe and North America. Fueled by an unwavering commitment to continuous improvement, our mission is to streamline and optimize financial processes, simplifying complex financial workflows to empower businesses to channel their energy towards sustainable growth. In addition to the existing services, a Procurement Center of Excellence (PCoE) is stablished in Porto in 2024 with the objective to strengthen kp’s Purchase-to-Pay process and to make us a stronger partner towards our suppliers.
 
kp is looking for a dynamic Procurement Center of Excellence (PCoE) Team Lead  that supports and enhances procurement processes across the organization. This role involves overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Procurement PCoE, managing a team of professionals, and collaborating with various stakeholders to drive procurement excellence

Your responsibilities:    

• Enable efficient operations and success in operational procurement processes (incl. deep knowledge about Purchase Requisition and Purchase Orders), leveraging your deep expertise in Purchase Requisition and Purchase Order management to drive efficiency and value creation

• Manage contracts (Service Level Agreement (SLAs) / Operational Level Agreement (OLAs)) that align stakeholder expectations with operational capabilities

• Takes ownership of managing demand owners and performance reporting to Center of Excellence (PCoE) while delivering comprehensive performance analytics and insights to the Center of Excellence leadership

• Spearhead continuous improvement initiatives with measurable impact on key performance indicators (KPI), driving both quality enhancements and operational efficiencies

• Lead and coach team members in Procurement back office execution, with a customer-oriented approach, developing team to efficiently handle processes in scope

• Design and implement best-in-class onboarding programs and advanced training modules that accelerate team and plant capabilities

• Create evaluations and presentations for leadership that showcase procurement value and strategic impact

• Execute the PCoE procurement strategy in partnership with key stakeholders, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and performance targets.

• Collaborate with the leadership to support delivery of P2P/PCoE business case metrics aligned in December 2023

Your profile:

• Proven leadership experience (4+ years) in procurement, with strong operational knowledge and a track record of process optimization and excellence

• Advanced degree in Business Administration, Economics, Supply Chain Management, or equivalent qualification (preferred)

• Professional working proficiency in English. Another European language (Portuguese, German, Italian, French, Polish, Spanish) preferred

• Proveen success in building, mentoring, and developing high-performing procurement teams 

• Strategic mindset combined with exceptional stakeholder management capabilities across international environments 

• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving capabilities with a data-driven approach.

• Outstanding interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to influence at all organizational levels 

• Advanced Microsoft Suite skills, particularly in Excel for complex data analysis, PowerPoint for executive presentations, and Power BI for procurement analytics and visualization 

• Advanced proficiency in procurement systems (SAP and/or JDE) with the ability to leverage technology for process optimization

What We Offer

• Leadership role in a growing, dynamic international organization

• Opportunity to shape the future of procurement excellence

• Collaborative, innovative work environment that values continuous improvement

• Professional development and growth opportunities

• Competitive compensation package aligned with your expertise and impact

Join us in revolutionizing procurement practices and creating exceptional value for our organization and partners. If you're ready to lead procurement transformation at an international level, we want to hear from you.

Unspecified Duties: This job description reflects the immediate requirements and objectives of the role. It is not an exhaustive list of duties but gives a general indication of the work undertaken which may vary in detail in light of changing demands and priorities.

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If you are determined, thrive in a fast-paced environment with high levels of accountability and focus, then we’d love to meet you! Please apply using the link below.

At kp, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is vital to our global success. We welcome applicants from all identities, ideas, perspectives and experiences and encourage people from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. We aim to create an inclusive culture where our employees feel empowered to play to their strengths and see themselves reflected in the organization without regard to race, gender, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, sexual preference, marital status, or inclusion in any other protected class.

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