Digital Procurement Analyst

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Position Title: Digital Procurement Analyst 

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time ​

Position Location: Toronto HQ 

Requisition ID: 29371 

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JOB PURPOSE:

Reporting to the Digital & Technology Supply Chain and Procurement Director, North America , the Digital Procurement Analyst is accountable for partnering with the North America Procurement organization to successfully deliver our business strategy. 

The Digital Procurement Analyst will represent Digital & Technology working with key business stakeholders and Procurement process leaders to improve business processes enabled by data and digital solutions.  This role will work closely with the Global Technology Procurement delivery teams to implement key global programs and programs in North America.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Build strategic and trusted partnerships across our business : As a key partner with the North America Procurement organization, the role works closely with North America business stakeholders in Procurement to shape the opportunities for digital capabilities in the region to achieve our business goals.
• Business technology digital capability roadmap development: Co-create our digitally enabled business capability roadmap with key stakeholders and identify opportunities to achieve business outcomes through process optimization, digital solutions, and analytics.   Shape capability demand, streamline processes and develop business requirements to meet business needs.
• Portfolio management and value creation : Manage an overall portfolio of regional and global digital capability initiatives, set priorities, and align with regional and global teams to successfully deliver value and positive business outcomes.  Connect strategic objectives to execution and achieve results as a cohesive team.
• Provide subject matter expertise and future-oriented thinking : Proactively address opportunities in the external environment.  Demonstrate expertise in process optimization and best practices to enhance our business goals.
• Partner across the Global Technology digital delivery, development, and support teams to implement capabilities and solutions connected to our overall business strategy and business capability roadmap.  Share a commitment to teamwork and building successful relationships.
• Lead projects in the improvement, creation and implementation of best business practices and implementing digital solutions.   Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure delivery of results.
• Be a change agent and advocate for improving processes through digitalization and drive adoption of new ways of working.

MEASURES OF SUCCESS:

• Ensure that digital products, services, and solutions meet the specific needs and expectations of partners and customers to deliver the greatest possible value and impact.
• Demonstrate strong communication and collaboration skills.

• Demonstrate deep understanding of direct and indirect procurement business processes and Norther America Procurement business objectives.

• Actively participate in cross-functional teams to deliver results together as one team with common objectives.

• Continuously learn and apply industry trends that add value to McCain’s strategy.

• Create aligned and connected roadmap of capabilities and initiatives working with Global Technology and Procurement Business Functions.

• Demonstrate ability to set clear objectives, develop roadmaps, anticipate risks, measure performance, and evaluate results.

KEY QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCES:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Sciences or equivalent experience .
• 3+ years’ experience as a Procurement technology analyst or lead, either as a technology business partner with Procurement or as a digital analyst for Procurement functions.
• Proven experience leading and participating in delivering of procurement solutions and systems in CPG, Food Service, QSR or Retail industries.
• Experience with SAP ERP, Coupa, Ariba or similar applications.  Preferred experience delivering SAP implementations.
• Deep business process knowledge of core procurement functions and experience implementing business process enhancements and digital tools for procurement functions.
• Experience defining, developing and implementing a digitally enabled capability roadmap in a global or large, complex company.
• Strong interpersonal skills working in cross-functional global and regional teams.  

OTHER INFORMATION

• Key internal relationships: Procurement business stakeholders and Procurement process owners as well as Global Digital & Technology Program, Delivery and Support Leadership teams.
• Travel: as required
• Job is primarily performed in office in Oakbrook Terrace, IL USA, Toronto, Canada or Florenceville, Canada.

The above information indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job