(Sr.) Manager – Procurement Digitalization (m/f/d)

Job description

At Nexperia, we build around 100 million essential semiconductors a year. These are part of any application you yourself are surrounded of: mobiles, watches, white goods, mobility solutions – you name it. It is more than likely that anyone of your own gadgets carries a Nexperia chip. We are headquartered in the Netherlands and have Frontend and Backend production sites across the globe, with nearly 13k employees worldwide. Our Procurement is organized in a global matrix with our CPO based in Germany. We are an international team equipped with many years of solid industry knowledge and you will find it easy to integrate in our team if you identify with our working principles: take ownership, drive and execute consistently, act SMARTly, and enjoy what you do. If you are a creative mind and enjoy shaping system landscapes, while focusing on process compliance and workability, you should join our team as Project Lead Procurement System. In this role you will Own and drive the procurement digitalization strategy and define short-, mid- and long-term deliverables Define future-ready and integrated processes, systems and AI-driven automation across different procurement categories Lead complex, cross-functional system initiatives, ensuring effective stakeholder communication and drive timely resolution of critical issues Be accountable for procurement process standardization, policies & procedures, global deployment, and translate processes into system requirements Focus on value delivery, ensuring system and process transformation initiatives drive measurable improvements Apply project management skills and change management according to various stakeholder needs (including senior management) Cooperate cross-functionally with global IT and Sourcing teams and jointly ensure system enhancement projects while balancing effort vs. benefit Collaborate with a global team of system & process enthusiasts and regularly engage with a global P2P manager network Prepare and lead global management steering meetings for decision propositions Make informed decisions in complex environments, balancing business needs and technical feasibility Ideally you are/have Proven track record in IT project management and leading large-scale transformation projects Strong understanding of system implementations and system architecture Experience with piloting, implementing and scaling AI-driven use cases for sourcing automation Deep understanding of end-to-end procurement processes and integrated system landscape Strong understanding of data structure, data flows and data governance Ability to translate processes into effective system requirements Experience in leading global project teams Strong communication and change management skills with various stakeholders incl. top management Ability to prioritize and work independently on multiple activities simultaneously Be highly adaptable to dynamic environment with self-starter attitude, strive to drive, are very structured and organized A curious, enthusiastic, driven and determined character, embracing change and aiming for innovation and out of the box thinking Problem-solving mindset Solid presentation skills Excellent Communication skills Talent acquisition based on Nexperia vacancies is not appreciated. Nexperia job adverts are Nexperia copyright © material and the word Nexperia® is a registered trademark. D&I Statement As an equal-opportunity employer, Nexperia values diversity not just because it is the right thing to do but because diverse teams perform better. We are dedicated to being inclusive, and a proof point of this dedication is that we were the main partner of the very first Dutch Paralympic Team NL House during the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. Our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all, and we consider all applicants fairly, as well as providing a safe work environment and reasonable adjustments where requested. In addition, we offer our colleagues the possibility to join employee resource groups such as the Pride Network Group or global and local Women's groups. Nexperia is committed to increasing women in management positions to 30% by 2030.