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Job Description:
The Source to Contract (S2C) Regional Process Owner (RPO) – APMEA role is responsible for translating and driving the implementation of the global strategy for the S2C process within the APMEA region with the goal of realizing efficiencies, higher accuracy and enhanced controls. In this capacity, the RPO will help translate as required the enterprise-wide standards for the process for the APMEA region; implement, measure & analyse the KPIs for the process; and drive the transformational agenda within the region to realize stated goals. This role will represent the Global Process Organization on all process, technology & delivery model (captive, outsourcing, location) related projects / initiatives as it relates to the Source to Contract cycle within the APMEA region, ensuring that all key stakeholders & decision makers across Commercial, Finance, and Segments, as well as across downstream functions like Requisition to Receipt and Invoice to Pay, are appropriately engaged.
- This role will work under the direction of the Global Process Owner to support the deployment of the S2C transformation agenda within the APMEA region.
- The role is expected to have / develop strong subject matter expertise in S2C and have a good understanding of the needs/requirements of the business units within the region.
- The person in this role will need to demonstrate critical thought leadership, excellent communication skills and strong project management discipline.
- The person in this role will need to interact and collaborate effectively across MGS Commercial and MGS Finance, but also with MGS Digital Technologies, Corporate Controllership, Regional Business Units, and other stakeholders in delivering the S2C transformation agenda.
What are we looking for?
- Skills
- Business Acumen
- Conflict Management
- Dealing with Ambiguity
- Drive for Results
- Managing and Measuring Work
- Process Management
- Effective Sourcing
- Commercial Governance
- Contract Management
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Program Management
- Solution Design
- User Centricity
- education / qualification
- Undergraduate degree in any discipline (preferably in Procurement, Finance, logistics, supply chain)
- Lean six sigma certification will be preferred
- Highly collaborative with executive presence, change leadership and influencing skills
- Digital Savvy and exposure to latest trends in RPA, automation, and AI
- experience
- 5+ years of Source to Pay and process optimization experience
- Ability to collaborate cross-functionally
- Ability to work with regional counterparts and global process leader to ensure process standardization across Mars
- Demonstrated project management acumen
- Ability to identify, solution and deploy transformation projects
- Work collaboratively with operations teams to optimize processes
- Understanding of regional level nuances
- Good exposure to Source to Pay technologies like Ariba
- Proficiency in English language
What will be your key responsibilities?
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- Drive the deployment of the global S2C strategy within the APMEA region, understanding and translating any local/ regional requirements to shape how the strategy gets adopted
- Influence regional leaders (e.g., CFOs, Commercial Leaders) to drive adoption and compliance to change across Mars
- Support the GPO in understanding external leading practices / benchmarks and help develop the process transformation roadmap for the region
- Drive the implementation of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) within the region
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- Represent the GPO organization and APMEA region on all S2C process standardization projects/initiatives – identifying where customizations would be required
- Support the GPO in maintaining/updating the process and control standards (PACS) documentation for S2C; define and maintain control standards in region
- Lead / Represent the GPO in developing and/or validating the business case that supports the implementation of S2C transformation projects including innovation, digital and automation (bolt on tools, Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning layers and end to end process re-engineering) within the APMEA region
- Accountable for ensuring the delivery of the stated business case within the region
- Collaborate and provide inputs, and participate in related initiatives as it relates to S2C within the APMEA region
What can you expect from Mars?
- Work with over 130,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
- Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
- Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
- An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.
Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.
