Senior Procurement Operations Manager – Cross Category
Roche
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Madrid • Spain
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About the role
- Help ensure strong, efficient, and future-ready procurement operations across categories and regions
- Serve as a subject matter expert for procurement operations, processes, systems, and automation
- Drive continuous improvement by identifying and implementing process, system, and automation enhancements across end-to-end procurement
- Coordinate and support system and process changes, including enhancements, User Acceptance Testing, configuration, documentation, and training
- Ensure compliance with procurement policies and operational controls, including audit support and risk mitigation activities
- Collaborate closely with global procurement, IT, and business teams to align priorities, deliver projects, and create value at scale
Requirements
- University degree (business or information technology preferred)
- 6+ years of experience in procurement operations, process management, or technology management
- Strong understanding of procurement practices, Procure-to-Pay (P2P), and eSourcing systems
- Experience working in matrix or global organizations
- Lean Six Sigma and/or Agile methodology expertise
- Ability to translate complex stakeholder needs into practical process or system solutions
- Strong understanding of local site variations while maintaining a global process mindset
- Experience leading or supporting improvement initiatives using Lean, Agile, or similar methods
- Familiarity with enterprise procurement systems and tools
- Business-level fluency in English
Benefits
- Broad exposure across procurement categories and regions
- Opportunity to drive real change through process optimization and digital solutions
- Close collaboration with senior stakeholders and cross-functional experts
- Structured thinking, continuous improvement, and innovation
- Platform to grow as a subject matter expert, project lead, and trusted advisor
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
procurement operationsprocess managementtechnology managementProcure-to-Pay (P2P)eSourcing systemsLean Six SigmaAgile methodologyprocess improvementUser Acceptance Testingsystem configuration
Soft skills
collaborationstakeholder managementproblem-solvingcommunicationtrainingrisk mitigationaudit supportadaptabilityglobal mindsetcontinuous improvement
Certifications
Lean Six Sigma certificationAgile certification