Procurement Process, Risk Management & Digitalisation Specialist
Location: Pilsen, Czech Republic
Department: Global Procurement
Reports to: Global Director of Procurement
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Procurement Process, Risk Management & Digitalisation Specialist to drive continuous improvement across our global procurement function. This role will focus on developing and standardising procurement processes, enhancing digital capabilities, strengthening supplier risk management, and supporting procurement transformation initiatives across the business.
Working closely with Procurement, IT, Finance, Quality, and Operations teams, you will play a key role in improving efficiency, compliance, supplier resilience, and data-driven decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
Procurement Process & Continuous Improvement
- Develop, implement, and continuously improve global procurement processes and procedures.
- Standardise procurement methodologies and best practices across international locations.
- Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and improve procurement efficiency.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational performance.
Procurement Digitalisation
- Lead procurement digitalisation and automation projects, including e-sourcing, supplier portals, negotiation tools, analytics platforms, and AI-driven solutions.
- Support the implementation of new procurement technologies and system enhancements.
- Work closely with IT to ensure procurement systems integrate effectively with ERP and business platforms.
- Promote digital adoption through training, user support, and process documentation.
Procurement Systems & Data Management
- Manage and optimise procurement systems including ERP, spend analytics, supplier databases, and reporting tools.
- Develop meaningful procurement dashboards, KPIs, and performance reports.
- Ensure procurement master data is accurate, consistent, and maintained.
- Leverage data analytics to identify savings opportunities and improve supplier performance.
Supplier Risk Management
- Develop and maintain a global supplier risk management framework.
- Monitor supplier financial stability, geopolitical risks, capacity, sustainability, and supply chain resilience.
- Identify potential supply risks and develop mitigation strategies including dual sourcing, contingency planning, supplier audits, and business continuity planning.
- Support supplier risk assessments throughout the supplier lifecycle.
Governance, Compliance & Sustainability
- Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
- Support procurement governance, internal audits, and compliance reviews.
- Promote responsible and sustainable procurement practices throughout the supply chain.
- Support ESG and sustainability initiatives aligned with corporate objectives.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with Procurement, Engineering, Quality, Finance, Operations, and IT teams to deliver procurement improvement initiatives.
- Provide guidance and training to procurement teams on new processes, systems, and best practices.
- Support change management activities associated with procurement transformation programmes.
Skills & Experience
Essential
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 5 years' experience within Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, or Supply Chain in an automotive or manufacturing environment.
- Experience developing and improving procurement processes.
- Strong knowledge of procurement systems, ERP platforms, and digital procurement tools.
- Experience with supplier risk management and supply chain resilience.
- Strong analytical, reporting, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience managing cross-functional improvement projects.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Fluent in English (written and spoken).
Desirable
- Experience within a Tier 1 automotive supplier.
- Knowledge of procurement digitalisation and automation technologies.
- Experience implementing e-sourcing platforms or supplier management systems.
- Understanding of sustainability, ESG, and responsible sourcing principles.
- Project Management qualification or change management experience.
- Experience with Power BI, SAP, Oracle, Coupa, Jaggaer, Ariba, or similar procurement platforms.
Key Competencies
- Procurement Process Excellence
- Digital Transformation & Automation
- Supplier Risk Management
- Continuous Improvement
- Data Analysis & Reporting
- Strategic Thinking
- Stakeholder Management
- Project & Change Management
- Problem Solving
- Communication & Collaboration
Relocation and potential visa sponsorship available for the right candidate.
Please note that applications are reviewed by experienced recruiters and hiring managers, not AI screening tools. We encourage candidates to submit their CV in their own words, as there is no advantage in tailoring content solely to satisfy AI-based application systems.