Business Led Buying Manager

Business-Led Buying COE Manager

The Business-Led Buying Center of Excellence (CoE) Manager will be responsible for leading the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of best practices, processes, and strategies related to business-led purchasing and procurement activities at Bentley Systems. This role will focus on empowering our alignment models to effectively manage their buying needs while ensuring alignment with overarching organizational goals, cost efficiency, and risk mitigation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategy & Planning:
• Work with Director to develop and implement the overall strategy and roadmap for the Business-Led Buying CoE, aligning with Bentley’s strategic procurement objectives and broader business goals.
• Identify opportunities to bring more spend categories under the CoE's management, driving efficiency and cost savings.
• Process Management & Standardization:
• Design and implement standardized processes, policies, and guidelines for business-led buying, ensuring consistency and best practices across the organization.
• Act as the subject matter expert for procurement technologies and systems (e.g., e-sourcing, Procure-to-Pay), overseeing system performance and supporting implementation initiatives.
• Collaborate with alignment models to understand their specific buying needs and adapt CoE processes to meet those needs while maintaining overall coherence.
• Training & Development:
• Develop and deliver training programs and resources to enhance alignment models procurement skills and knowledge, promoting self-sufficiency and best practices.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Performance Management & Reporting:
• Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure the effectiveness and impact of the CoE's initiatives, demonstrating tangible value and ROI.
• Provide regular reports and insights to Director on CoE performance and progress.
• Collaboration:
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders, ensuring their needs are met and gaining buy-in for CoE initiatives.
• Work closely with Finance, IT, and other relevant teams to foster collaboration and seamless integration of processes.
• Risk Management & Compliance:
• Develop and maintain the sourcing policy and approval matrix, ensuring compliance with internal risk policies and external legal requirements.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with business-led buying activities.
• Leadership & Team Management:
• Manage and lead a team of CoE resources, fostering a high-performing and collaborative environment.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related field.
• At least 5-7 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain, or a related field, with a focus on strategic sourcing and process improvement.
• Proven experience in managing cross-functional projects and driving change within an organization.
• Strong understanding of procurement technologies and systems (e.g., ERP, e-sourcing, P2P).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in developing and delivering training programs is a plus.

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