Procurement Excellence Manager

The Procurement Excellence Manager (PEM) is responsible for optimizing procurement and supply chain activities by defining a set of methods, processes, key performance indicators and digital technologies to enhance the efficiency of procurement and supply chain goals like cost optimization, suppliers-, risk-, stakeholder-management, sustainability and innovation. He/she is in charge of leading all the activities required for the development and the performance of the procurement & supply chain teams as part of the Group transformation roadmap. The PEM reports hierarchically to the Chief Transformation Officer located in London headquarters. He/she can manage a multidisciplinary team of stakeholders (Operations, Legal, …).

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement the procurement & supply chain procedures in compliance with the applicable standards and benchmarks and ensure continuous enhancement of the processes.
• Optimize global Source to Pay process.
• Lead the audits and internal/external inspections preparation program.
• Coordinate the implementation and the application of the suppliers’ audit program.
• Specify, drive and communicate processes’ key performance indicators.

Strategic procurement & supply chain performance

• Develop and monitor KPIs (cost, quality, delivery, sustainability, …) to track procurement and supply chain performance.
• Benchmark procurement performance against industry standards.
• Develop performance-based contract templates and incentive models to encourage supplier efficiency and innovation.

Continuous improvement projects

• Lead continuous improvement actions within the Group transformation project while ensuring the coordination with the external stakeholders (Finance, Operations, …).
• Drive digital and automation (AI) projects.
• Organize market intelligence by providing statistics and analysis to facilitate decision-making.
• Develop a supply risk watch and assessment thanks to appropriate tools and methods.
• Develop the Procurement and Supply chain skills by implementing appropriate training & coaching programs.

Sustainable procurement & supply chain

• Coordinate the actions aiming to ensure procurement & supply chain activities comply with the Group’s Safety policy and legal, ethical, and sustainability standards.
• Coordinate the actions aiming to ensure the compliance of the suppliers’ practices against the financial, CSR, … regulations.
• Train and coach procurement & supply chain staff on best practices and new initiatives (methods, process, digital tools, etc.…).

Skills & Qualifications

• Graduated from a Scientific master’s degree (Engineer) or Business (Business School), with a Procurement or Supply chain master’s degree ideally.
• Operational experience for more than 5 years in a multi-cultural industrial environment, in the procurement and/or supply chain field.
• Global and transversal view of procurement and supply chain processes.
• Experience in performance measurement frameworks (KPIs, SLAs, scorecards).
• Understanding political, economic, social, technical and cultural environments in the search of solutions and/or improvements.
• Proficiency in procurement systems (ERP, e-sourcing, analytics tools, digital solutions).
• Ability to analyze procurement data, market trends to drive informed decisions.
• Knowledge of sustainability and ethical procurement practices.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Be an active source of proposals.
• Professional English.

About Us

ArcelorMittal is the world's leading steel and mining company, with a presence in 60 countries and primary steelmaking facilities in 15 countries. Our material is part of the fabric of life. What we produce makes a difference – to individuals, communities, businesses and society. At ArcelorMittal, the safety, health, and wellbeing of our employees are our top priorities. We believe that every accident is avoidable, and it is essential for every employee, from the shop floor to the management committee, to hold this belief. Our purpose is to produce ever smarter steels that have a positive benefit for people and planet. Steels made using innovative processes which use less energy, emit significantly less carbon and reduce costs. Steels that are cleaner, stronger and reusable. Steels for electric vehicles and renewable energy infrastructure that will support societies as they transform through this century. With steel at our core, our inventive people and an entrepreneurial culture at heart, we will support the world in making that change. This is what we believe it takes to be the steel company of the future.