Procurement Center of Excellence Team Lead

The Company

kp is a globally recognised leader in the packaging and specialty film industry, renowned for its unwavering commitment to sustainability and innovation. The need to act on climate change has never been clearer so we incorporate sustainability into everything we do by #InvestingInBetter - creating innovative products that enhance product protection, shelf life and contribute to reducing the overall carbon footprint.

At kp, we are passionate about ensuring our customers' satisfaction, and we strive to achieve this goal by focusing all our efforts on meeting their evolving needs. Our dedication to drive a positive change in the packaging industry with a focus on quality and sustainability has earned us a reputation as a trusted partner for businesses worldwide.

Job title: Procurement Center of Excellence Team Lead
Reporting to: Procurement Center of Excellence Manager
Organisation: kp Business Services, Porto – Portugal 

Purpose of the job:    

kpBuS is the center of excellence within kp, nestled in the dynamic city of Porto, Portugal. As an integral part of the Shared Service Center, we extend our specialized services to over 50 entities spanning across Europe and North America. Fueled by an unwavering commitment to continuous improvement, our mission is to streamline and optimize financial processes, simplifying complex financial workflows to empower businesses to channel their energy towards sustainable growth. In addition to the existing services, a Procurement Center of Excellence (PCoE) was stablished in Porto in 2024 with the objective to strengthen kp’s Purchase-to-Pay process and to make us a stronger partner towards our suppliers.
kp is looking for a dynamic Procurement Center of Excellence (PCoE) Team Lead that supports and enhances procurement processes across the organization. This role involves overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Procurement PCoE, managing a team of professionals, and collaborating with various stakeholders to drive procurement excellence.

Your responsibilities:

• Enable efficient operations and success in operational procurement processes (incl. deep knowledge about Purchase Requisition and Purchase Orders)
• Manage contracts (Service Level Agreement / Operational Level Agreement)
• Takes ownership of managing demand owners and performance reporting to Center of Excellence (PCoE)  
• Improve the quality & efficiency with a measurable effect on predefined Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Lead and coach team members in Procurement back office execution, with a customer-oriented approach, developing team to efficiently handle processes in scope.
• Provide training & onboarding of new employees
• Create evaluations and presentations for leadership
• Ensure achievement of performance targets and develop & execute the PCoE procurement strategy as jointly defined with the respective stakeholders.
      

Your profile:

• Strong experience in leading teams in Procurement (>3 years) with hands-on operational procurement process knowledge
• Degree in business or economics or equivalent / higher education
• Professional working proficiency in English. Another European language (Portuguese, German, Italian, French, Polish, Spanish) preferred
• Strategic mindset with proven, international stakeholder management expertise and good networking skills
• Strong track record of leading and coaching teams
• Excellent people management skills
• Experienced working knowledge in SAP and/or JD
      

Unspecified Duties: This job description reflects the immediate requirements and objectives of the role. It is not an exhaustive list of duties but gives a general indication of the work undertaken which may vary in detail in light of changing demands and priorities.

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At kp, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is vital to our global success. We welcome applicants from all identities, ideas, perspectives and experiences and encourage people from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. We aim to create an inclusive culture where our employees feel empowered to play to their strengths and see themselves reflected in the organization without regard to race, gender, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, sexual preference, marital status, or inclusion in any other protected class.

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