Job Description

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc., (ACT) is a global Fortune 200 company & a leader in the convenience store & fuel space with over 16,800 stores. It has footprint across 31 countries & territories. At the Circle K Business Centre in India, we are #OneTeam using the power of data to drive our decisions & strengthen Circle K's global capabilities. The future of Analytics at Circle K is bright - & we're only just getting started.

About the role


We are looking for a highly skilled & motivated Manager to join our newly established Global Procurement team, as part of the Global Procurement Centre of Excellence (CoE). This position offers an exciting opportunity to shape the procurement strategy of a global organization, while working with senior stakeholders in a dynamic, data-driven environment. The Procurement Centre of Excellence (CoE) is an integral part of ACT's Global Source2Pay team, & we have an ambition to build a World Class team within our Centre of Excellence for Global Procurement located in Gurugram Cyber City.

Roles & Responsibilities

Create & maintain Ariba catalog of products & services, ensuring accuracy & information completeness Coordinate with suppliers to obtain necessary information & to resolve any issues related to the catalog. Oversee the cataloging process, including the creation & maintenance of product data, to ensure consistency & compliance with contracts & company standards Implement strategies to optimize the catalog's performance, including improving search functionality & enhancing the user interface. Analyze catalog usage data & customer feedback to identify opportunities for improvement & implement necessary changes. Collaborate with the procurement & IT teams to ensure the catalog system is integrated with other business systems & processes. Stay informed about industry trends & advancements in catalog management & apply this knowledge to enhance adoption & usage of catalogues created Identification of process inefficiencies resulting in streamlining the process & enhancing user experience Identify business areas of low catalog exposure & drive actively to enhance catalog adoption to achieve improved business outcomes Overseeing the supplier onboarding process, including the supplier risk screening / assessment process Evaluating new suppliers for compliance with relevant local regulations and policies Maintaining the accuracy, timeliness, & integrity of vendor data entered in the system Drive efficiency & improved cycle times in the overall supplier onboarding process Convert data & analytics driven insights into action-plans for continuous process improvement

Job Requirements

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, or a related field. Master's degree or MBA is preferred. Proficiency in using Ariba, Coupa or similar procurement softwares

Relevant Experience

7 plus years of work experience in Catalog Management, Supplier Onboarding & Procure to Pay Ops, preferably in a global organization. Proven experience managing supplier onboarding and optimizing procurement catalogues across regions.

Behavioural Skills

Excellent leadership and stakeholder management abilities. Strong negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills. Ability to manage complex, multi-regional projects and prioritize competing demands.

Technical Skills

Expertise in global SRM tools and e-procurement platforms (e.g., SAP Ariba, Coupa, Oracle). Advanced skills in data management and analysis using Excel, Power BI Strong understanding of ERP systems and procurement workflows

Knowledge

Knowledge of Procurement compliance & policy adherence.

Preferred Attributes

Experience in managing Catalogue Management & Supplier Onboarding in diverse categories & regions. Exposure to Global Procurement or shared services environments Proven track record of process improvement & efficiency in supplier management / operations.

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