Sr. Manager, Procurement - Operational Excellence Lead

Job Description

PERSONAL DATA

Position Title

Operational Excellence Lead

Jobcode

Department

Global Procurement Services

Direct Leader's position title
Head of Strategy, Transformation & Innovation - Global Procurement Services

ROLE SUMMARY

Overview of the Role -

Reporting to the Head of Strategy, Transformation & Innovation, you lead and supports the development of key aspects of the continuous improvement program approach, methods and tools.

As an expert in the area of continuous improvement and lean six sigma methodologies your responsibilities include the oversight and employment of the aforementioned methods and tools within various practice areas to support and enable attainment of specified business objectives.

All engagements with the practice/business areas are based on a highly collaborative approach with the focus of the transformation and continuous improvement office being an organization that understands the business needs and challenges and one that provides substantial value and support in enabling each business area to achieve its objectives.

You will also be responsible for continuously improving the processes and overall program by capturing lessons learned, incorporating best practices and maturing continuous improvement to a point of a Digital Risk core competency.

Global Procurement Services (GPS) is the capability center for all procurement operations in Schneider Electric.

It is a global organization working on both Direct and Indirect Procurement processes.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Main responsibilities:

The role of an Opex Leader in GPS is dynamic and multifaceted, centered on the implementation of Lean Six Sigma methodologies and improving the overall knowledge of our resources, identifying and management of continuous improvement projects with a strong emphasis optimizing resource utilization and enhancing overall operational efficiency.

Additionally, this role focuses on process standardization and simplification to ensure consistent, high-quality outputs and streamlined procurement operations.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

1.

Strategic Planning and Execution:

• Developing and implementing Opex strategies aligned with the organization's goals.

• Leading strategic initiatives to enhance operational performance and achieve business objectives.

2.

Continuous Improvement, Process Standardization and Simplification:

• Implementing Lean Six Sigma methodologies to streamline processes, reduce waste, and improve quality.

• Identifying, managing, and executing continuous improvement projects across various departments

• Standardizing processes to ensure consistency and high-quality outputs.

• Simplifying complex processes to enhance efficiency and reduce the potential for errors..

3.

Training and Development:

• Conducting training sessions and workshops to build Lean Six Sigma capabilities among employees.

• Coaching and mentoring team members to foster a culture of c...