Associate Director Global Procurement - Data Analytics&Conte …, Raniganj

Roles&Responsibilities: Analytics Strategy&Roadmap Development : Develop and execute a strategic data and analytics roadmap for the procurement function. The roadmap provides a clear vision and direction for how data and analytics will be used to achieve business goals. Continuously coordinate business needs requirements from Source to Pay teams to prioritize into the roadmap&define impacts on technology or data infrastructure. Partner with leadership team&governance committee to prioritize initiatives / use cases to be deployed based on cost/benefit analysis. Define key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics that will be used to measure the success of each initiative. Establish a monitoring and reporting framework to track progress and make data-driven adjustments.Data&Analytics Governance Process : Lead the data&analytics governance committee, engaging with stakeholders within procurement&the business to ensure full alignment to strategic roadmap and priorities. Establish robust governance mechanisms to escalate findings through appropriate channels. Establish and enforce data governance and data quality standards within the procurement department. Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and compliance with data privacy regulations.Data&Analytics Use Case Build&Implementation Own and maintain portfolio of prioritized analytics use cases to build&implement for Source-to-Pay Oversee a team of resources to gather requirements for various use cases and confirm implementation strategy (i.e., build vs. buy). Oversee implementation of data&analytics use cases in partnership with relevant stakeholders Procurement Data Management Oversee management of procurement specific content utilized across multiple platforms including Preferred Supplier, Buying Portal, Policy Compliance, etc.. Oversee process and governance for spend taxonomy refresh.Executive Reporting: Support the preparation of high-level reports and dashboards to senior management and stakeholders, highlighting key procurement metrics, trends, and strategic insights in partnership with the functional strategy lead. Key Stakeholder Management : Coordinate across procurement and the business stakeholders to ensure business requirements are gathered and well understood.Regularly engage with appropriate Technology and third-party stakeholders to drive execution activities of analytic use cases (i.e., building dashboards, etc.). Manage and mentor a team of data analysts, providing guidance and support in their day-to-day activities. Foster a culture of data-driven decision-making within the team.Must Have Skills Advanced knowledge of procurement technologies and systems Proven expertise in systems integration, implementation, and project management Strong knowledge of procurement upstream and downstream processes and demonstrated ability to collaborate to identify and deliver integration and efficienciesProven track record of leading implementation of procurement digital roadmaps Advanced data/information and analytics management (including cycle times, KPIs and SLAs), continuous improvement expertise, and project management skills Strong analytical skills, including the ability to analyze large datasets, identify trends, and derive actionable insightsExperience with procurement technology and software systems, such as procurement ERPs (Enterprise Resource Planning), spend analysis tools, and data visualization tools Soft Skills Ability to work effectively with global, virtual teams Ability to navigate ambiguity Expert communication, organizational, and presentation skillsHigh degree of initiative and self-motivation Ability to manage multiple priorities successfully Team-oriented, with a focus on achieving team goals Basic Qualifications: B.S. / B.A. Minimum of 8-10 years of relevant business experience Minimum of 6-8 years of multi-disciplined procurement experienceMinimum of 3 years Pharmaceutical Procurement experience Advanced knowledge of procurement technologies and systems.