Procurement Operations Project Specialist

3DS Dassault Systems•Waltham, MA

63d•Hybrid

About The Position

Your role will contribute to implement Strategy Enablement and Middle Office strategy/roadmap within AMERICAS by managing transformation and multi-layered projects while simultaneously supporting Sourcing Category Managers. You will collaborate closely with members across Strategy Enablement & Middle Office team in HQ, Sourcing category managers and Purchase-to-Pay team in Americas. Some more of your responsibilities will include: Managing transformation and multi-layered projects incl. organization, processes and tools Defining framework on Processes, Compliance, Sustainability, Technology, Communication, spend data management, Integration of Newly Acquired Companies Supporting Sourcing Category Managers liaising with P2P teams, facilitating communication with Internal Customers and Suppliers while improving Reporting and Performance Management Support the procurement organization in increasing its maturity on sustainability, ensuring responsible practices are embedded locally and aligned with global priorities. Drive WW projects where the AMERICAS has significant impact Drive various transformation projects that will help harmonize, streamline processes and improve efficiencies Coordinate and execute the integration of newly acquired companies within 3DS Procurement: FIT/GAP analysis, define convergence plan, coordinate operations, deploy 3DS Policies, operational processes, train and embark all NEWCO stakeholders … Implement supplier risk framework (incl. supplier monitoring) and procurement sustainability strategy within AMERICAS GEO Support Sourcing Category Managers to build their yearly strategy and spend analysis Ensure effective Sourcing performance tracking, analysis and reporting (SUM, Savings, Sourcing projects) Work on communication and training initiatives to ensure compliance and implementation of 3DS Global Procurement Policy Identify relevant framework & processes for Sourcing Category manager and provide useful content and materials to support their daily activities

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree (Business or Supply Chain Operations is a plus)
2-5 years' experience and expertise on a Purchase To Pay Team+
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; both written and verbal
Knowledge of purchasing tools such as (Workday Oracle ERP tools
Analytical with ability to draw conclusions and identify opportunities using multiple sources of data
A strong knowledge of purchasing policies, procedures and practices including compliance with an ability to apply experience as necessary++
Creative and strategic thinker possessing strong problem solving skills.
Ability to organize and manage multiple tasks while also executing independently as necessary
Proactive while exhibiting continuous improvement mindset; e.g. suggest process changes or simplifications
Ability to work comfortably with all levels of the organization especially in a global environment with other GEOs
Expert MS Office skills, with an emphasis on Excel and ability to complete complex spend or data analysis upon which business decisions will be based; key skills: VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, Formulas, Graphs/Charts
Presentation skills, especially when presenting to various levels of management

Responsibilities

Managing transformation and multi-layered projects incl. organization, processes and tools
Defining framework on Processes, Compliance, Sustainability, Technology, Communication, spend data management, Integration of Newly Acquired Companies
Supporting Sourcing Category Managers liaising with P2P teams, facilitating communication with Internal Customers and Suppliers while improving Reporting and Performance Management
Support the procurement organization in increasing its maturity on sustainability, ensuring responsible practices are embedded locally and aligned with global priorities.
Drive WW projects where the AMERICAS has significant impact
Drive various transformation projects that will help harmonize, streamline processes and improve efficiencies
Coordinate and execute the integration of newly acquired companies within 3DS Procurement: FIT/GAP analysis, define convergence plan, coordinate operations, deploy 3DS Policies, operational processes, train and embark all NEWCO stakeholders …
Implement supplier risk framework (incl. supplier monitoring) and procurement sustainability strategy within AMERICAS GEO
Support Sourcing Category Managers to build their yearly strategy and spend analysis
Ensure effective Sourcing performance tracking, analysis and reporting (SUM, Savings, Sourcing projects)
Work on communication and training initiatives to ensure compliance and implementation of 3DS Global Procurement Policy
Identify relevant framework & processes for Sourcing Category manager and provide useful content and materials to support their daily activities