Senior Procurement Business Optimization Specialist – PPA

The role

The Senior Procurement Business Optimization Specialist drives the execution, continuous improvement, and optimization of Procurement business processes, systems, and analytics. This role serves as a liaison between Procurement, Business Services, and cross-functional partners to implement scalable solutions.

What you will do

• Lead the execution and continuous improvement of Procurement business processes, systems, and operational support activities.
• Manage key Procurement programs and activities managed by the Business Services.
• Partner with Procurement, IT, and business stakeholders to identify opportunities for process optimization, automation, standardization, and compliance improvements.
• Lead or support cross-functional projects, system enhancements, acquisitions, integrations, and other strategic Procurement initiatives.
• Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, KPIs, and business insights.
• Drive stakeholder engagement, training, and change management activities.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Procurement, Supply Chain, Finance, Operations Management, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Experience leading projects and working with cross-functional teams to drive performance improvement or change management initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to overcome obstacles in executing complex, multifunctional prioritized projects.
• Self-Motivator who can work towards resolution of problems.
• Strong and creative problem-solving skills.
• Effectively able to influence without authority.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams, and Copilot.
• Availability for travel and work beyond the regular scheduled hours.

Nice to have

• Experience with SAP and business reporting tools
• Power BI, Power Apps, and Power Automate experience
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to lead projects and drive process improvements
• Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Strong organizational and project management capabilities
• Experience working through ambiguity and developing practical solutions
• Data analysis, reporting, and performance management skills

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Disability insurance

About the company

FuseGlobal is a partnership of people and brand-leading companies that has worked with this Fortune 100 Food & Beverage Manufacturing company for 20 years. For 25 years they have brought functionality to complex business and production processes and supply chains.