Procurement Operational Team Leader - eSourcing

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Procurement Operational Team Leader – eSourcing - Your future position?

Overall mission:

Leads Givaudan’s global eSourcing capability and team, ensuring effective delivery, development of high-performing team, adoption, continuous improvement and value realization of eSourcing services and platforms. Drives technology-enabled improvements, responsible for complex high-impact RFx project execution, reducing sourcing effort and expanding competitive coverage. Owns eSourcing capability roadmap, representing the team to the leadership team and Stakeholder groups.

Main contacts: Procurement Regional and Global Category Teams, Procurement Excellence Leadership Team, IT Product Line Manager

You will be based in Budapest and reporting to the Procurement Value Services Manager

You will:

eSourcing capability & strategy


• Own the global eSourcing capability roadmap, aligned with Procurement Strategic priorities and Category needs.
• Define and maintain eSourcing standards, ways of working, governance, SOPs/playbooks, service model and adoption approach.
• Drive Archlet deployment, adoption and business roadmap; translate user needs into priorities with IT, P&SE and the provider.
• Identify automation / AI opportunities where business value is clear and ensure process, data and ownership prerequisites are in place.
• Define and track capability KPIs covering adoption, sourcing coverage, cycle time, user experience and realized value.

Team leadership & service delivery


• Lead, coach and develop the eSourcing team; manage performance; allocate workload, priorities and define clear ownership.
• Ensure consistent service quality, SLAs, capacity management and compliant delivery across direct materials and indirect services.
• Build skills, back-up and succession; empower team members to own services and specific use cases.
• Represent the eSourcing capability in stakeholder reviews and leadership discussions.

Strategic eSourcing execution


• Remain hands-on on selected complex / high-value RFx, RFPs, eAuctions, TCO and scenario-optimization events.
• Partner Category Managers on event design, baselines, supplier strategy, evaluation and recommendations.
• Use live events to pilot and embed improved templates, methods, automation and AI-enabled ways of working.
• Support negotiations based on agreed Category strategy; commercial ownership and final decisions remain with the Category / business owner.

Continuous improvement & governance


• Maintain an improvement pipeline and standardize templates, data requirements and decision criteria.
• Facilitate platform / service reviews, monitor performance and address gaps in adoption, quality and efficiency.
• Ensure integrity, controls, documentation and appropriate platform governance; coordinate user / supplier training and change.

You?

• Diploma: University degree required
• Languages: Fluent in English; another language is a plus
• 5+ years’ experience in Procurement / eSourcing in an international environment
• Demonstrated track record of capability building, sourcing execution and continuous improvement
• Experience leading people, projects or cross-functional teams; coaching / talent development strongly preferred
• Strong eSourcing platform knowledge; Archlet expertise preferred
• RFx, eAuction, TCO and scenario-optimization expertise
• Data / analytics capability; Power BI / Tableau and SAP familiarity
• Strong project, product / capability management knowledge
• Practical understanding of automation and AI in sourcing
  
  

Our Benefits:

• Private Health Insurance
• Monthly cafeteria plan
• Home office with 1-2 days in the office
• Travel reimbursement when commuting from outside the Budapest urban area
• Access to exclusive perfumes and other employee discounts
• Recognition and referral programs
• Career development opportunities
• Team buildings and company events
• Learning programs to develop your soft and hard skills

At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people’s lives.

We value the different perspectives that come from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and experiences.

Everyone — regardless of race, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, culture, religion, or any personal circumstances — is warmly welcomed at Givaudan, a place where we all love to be and grow.

Every essence of you enriches our world. Join us in making a difference together.