Sourcing Transformation Manager
Qatar Airways Location Doha, Qatar Category Corporate & Commercial Job Id 210791
Closing Date: 20-11-2024 JOB DESCRIPTION
About the role Project WAHED is a “once in a lifetime” opportunity to be part of the most exciting Business Transformation journey that Qatar Airways has ever embarked in. If you are passionate about the latest technology in Finance & Procurement, HR, Retail, Airline and Airport Operations but also Project Management and Business Transformation – apply now because this might be exactly the experience you are looking for.
Manage transformation of Group Sourcing and Procurement processes through technology solutions by supporting the design and implementation of new ways of working. Ensure on time delivery of ERP transformation project from sourcing and procurement perspective, champion the transition towards digital and touchless operations, support the development and implementation automation initiatives, serve as a SME to the Project, help redefining and transforming the sourcing and procurement function to achieve operational excellence, efficiency and strategic alignment with organizational goals and objectives. Create proposals to optimize Source to Contract, Procure to Pay, Supplier relations and Logistics operations and leverage data driven insights to drive efficiency and value creation.
Roles and Responsibilities
Strategic Create and propose business process enhancements, encompassing vision, objectives, goals & actionable plans to drive streamlined Source to Contract, Procure to Pay, Supplier relations and Logistics operations. Analyze process flow charts and propose simplification initiatives across sourcing and procurement processes eliminating redundancies, minimizing barriers and enhancing user experience.
Operational
Serve as SME for one of the Global Procurement streams: Source to Contract, Procure to Pay, Supplier relations or Logistics, understand current state, and define the future state and contribute to define the implementation approach to achieve the project goals. Analyze current processes and identify opportunities for automation, standardization and process streamlining across the back-office organization. Identify and remove bottlenecks in end-to-end processes, workflows to reduce complexities and improve productivity. Promote transition towards self-service and touchless processing by optimizing processes and implementing automation solutions. Support and contribute to change management efforts ensuring effective communication, stakeholder engagement, new ways of working within sourcing, procurement and across the organization. Work with line manager to contribute in developing the overall Business case for the ERP project and ensure realization of committed benefits for sourcing and procurement. Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, standards, policies and maintaining integrity in operations. Establish system driven governance fostering transparency, accountability and integrity. Support teams in charge with data management activities including cleaning, standardizing, governing and migrating to new system as and when required. Coordinate training and change management activities for Sourcing activities ensuring smooth transition to new ways of working. Provide guidance and support to ERP functional teams in process design, process improvement and process management. Perform other department duties related to his/her position as directed by the Head of the Department.
Be part of an extraordinary story
Your skills. Your imagination. Your ambition. Here, there are no boundaries to your potential and the impact you can make. You’ll find infinite opportunities to grow and work on the biggest, most rewarding challenges that will build your skills and experience. You have the chance to be a part of our future, and build the life you want while being part of an international community.
Our best is here and still to come. To us, impossible is only a challenge. Join us as we dare to achieve what’s never been done before.
Together, everything is possible.
Qualifications
About You External & Internal: Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent with Minimum 6 years of job-related experience. University degree/preferably having professional qualifications. 6+ years of experience in business transformation and ERP implementation (Oracle). 4+ years of experience in process improvement, operational excellence, or related field. 3+ years of aviation industry experience. Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional process improvement projects.
Preferred
Professional Certifications in Oracle ERP systems. Minimum of 6+ years of Oracle Fusion Project Execution/management experience. Demonstrated experience with project management/Agile delivery/ITIL in a regulated environment. Experience with process improvement methodologies such as Lean Six Sigma.
Job Specific Skills:
Essential Command of English language. Strong analytical & problem-solving skills, with experience in process mapping & process flow analysis tools. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to work effectively in a team environment. Proficiency in the sourcing and procurement processes of aviation industry. Knowledge of Oracle.
Preferred
Expertise in software delivery best practice. Experience in sourcing and procurement transformation. Data and access governance experience.
About Qatar Airways Group
Our story started with four aircraft. Today, we deliver excellence across 12 different businesses coming together as one. We’ve grown fast, broken records and set trends that others follow. We don’t slow down by the fear of failure. Instead, we dare to achieve what’s never been done before.
So whether you’re creating a unique experience for our customers or innovating behind the scenes, every person contributes to our proud story. A story of spectacular growth and determination. Now is the time to bring your best ideas and passion to a place where your ambition will know no boundaries, and be part of a truly global community.
