Procurement Process, Risk Management & Digitalisation Specialist
Procurement Process, Risk Management & Digitalisation Specialist
Location: Pilsen, Czech Republic
Department: Global Procurement
Duration: Permanent
Reports To: Global Director of Procurement
You must have the right to work in the Czech Republic to be considered for this position.
We’re looking for an experienced Procurement Process, Risk Management & Digitalisation Specialist to support the transformation and continuous improvement of our client’s global procurement function.
Working closely with Procurement, IT, Finance, Quality and Operations teams, you’ll play a key role in developing standardised procurement processes, enhancing digital capabilities, strengthening supplier risk management and improving data-driven decision-making across an international manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
Procurement Process & Continuous Improvement
- Develop, implement and continuously improve global procurement processes, procedures and best practices.
- Standardise procurement methodologies across international locations to improve consistency and efficiency.
- Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, reduce complexity and enhance procurement performance.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives to optimise procurement operations.
- Support procurement transformation programmes and drive operational excellence.
Procurement Digitalisation
- Lead procurement digitalisation and automation initiatives, including e-sourcing platforms, supplier portals, negotiation tools, analytics solutions and AI-enabled procurement technologies.
- Support the implementation of new procurement systems, digital tools and process enhancements.
- Collaborate with IT teams to ensure procurement systems integrate effectively with ERP and business platforms.
- Drive adoption of digital solutions through training, user support and process documentation.
- Identify opportunities to improve procurement efficiency through technology and automation.
Procurement Systems & Data Management
- Manage and optimise procurement systems, including ERP platforms, supplier databases, spend analytics and reporting tools.
- Develop procurement dashboards, KPIs and performance reports to support data-driven decision-making.
- Maintain accurate and consistent procurement master data.
- Use data analytics to identify cost-saving opportunities, supplier trends and performance improvements.
- Support improvements in procurement reporting, visibility and governance.
Supplier Risk Management
- Develop and maintain a global supplier risk management framework.
- Monitor supplier risks including financial stability, geopolitical factors, capacity constraints, sustainability performance and supply chain resilience.
- Identify potential supply risks and implement mitigation strategies.
- Support supplier risk assessments throughout the supplier lifecycle.
- Develop and support risk mitigation plans including dual sourcing, contingency planning, supplier audits and business continuity strategies.
Governance, Compliance & Sustainability
- Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, regulatory requirements and industry standards.
- Support procurement governance processes, internal audits and compliance reviews.
- Promote responsible and sustainable procurement practices across the supply chain.
- Support ESG and sustainability initiatives aligned with business objectives.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work collaboratively with Procurement, Engineering, Quality, Finance, Operations and IT teams to deliver procurement improvement initiatives.
- Provide guidance and training to procurement teams on new processes, systems and best practices.
- Support change management activities associated with procurement transformation projects.
- Build strong relationships with stakeholders across global locations.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business, Engineering or a related discipline.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience within Procurement, Strategic Sourcing or Supply Chain within an automotive or manufacturing environment.
- Proven experience developing and improving procurement processes.
- Strong knowledge of procurement systems, ERP platforms and digital procurement tools.
- Experience managing supplier risk and improving supply chain resilience.
- Strong analytical, reporting and problem-solving skills.
- Experience delivering cross-functional improvement projects.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Fluent in Czech/Slovak and English (written and spoken).
Desirable
- Previous experience within a Tier 1 automotive supplier environment.
- Experience implementing procurement digitalisation, automation solutions or e-sourcing platforms.
- Knowledge of supplier management systems and procurement technology solutions.
- Understanding of sustainability, ESG and responsible sourcing principles.
- Project Management or Change Management qualification/experience.
- Experience using systems such as Power BI, SAP, Oracle, Coupa, Jaggaer, Ariba or similar procurement platforms.
Key Competencies
- Procurement Process Excellence
- Digital Transformation & Automation
- Supplier Risk Management
- Continuous Improvement
- Data Analysis & Reporting
- Strategic Thinking
- Stakeholder Management
- Project & Change Management
- Problem Solving
- Communication & Collaboration
If you’re an experienced procurement professional with a passion for process improvement, digital transformation and supplier risk management, and you’re looking to play a key role in shaping a global procurement function, we’d love to hear from you.
Applications are reviewed by experienced recruiters and hiring managers. Candidates are encouraged to submit their CV in their own words, as there is no advantage in tailoring applications solely for AI-based screening systems.