Job Summary
Manager Procurement Operations drives the vision, direction and execution of professional services procurement operations across NetApp. Reporting to Procurement Operations Director. This role involves leading a team dedicated to optimizing the procurement, contracting and management of professional services, ensuring alignment with category strategy and NetApp's strategic goals and operational standards. The professional services procurement operations manager will oversee processes, manage stakeholder relationships, and drive performance improvements to deliver measurable value and support company's overall objectives.
Job Requirements
• Lead and mentor a team of procurement professionals focused on professional services.
• Foster a high-performance culture with clear goals, continuous feedback, and processional development opportunities
• Oversee sourcing and contracting processes for professional services including RFPs, negotiations and contract management
• Ensure adherence to procurement policies and procedures for professional services
• Implement risk management practices to identify and address risks associated with professional services procurement
• Continuously assess and improve procurement processes to enhance efficiency, reduce cycle times, and deliver cost savings
• Leverage best practices and industry benchmarks to drive process improvements and operational excellence
• Work closely with internal stakeholders, including category managers, Finance, IT, Legal and other departments to ensure alignment and support procurement activities
• Act as a liaison between the procurement team and professional services departments to address needs and resolve issues
• Provide regular reports and updates on procurement performance, savings and key metrics
• Utilize data and analytics to drive decision making and demonstrate value of procurement activities
• Stay current with industry trends, best practices and emerging technologies in procurement and professional services
• Promote and support continuous learning and development within procurement team
• 8+ years of experience in procurement with a focus on professional services and managing procurement teams
• Demonstrated experience in supplier management, contracting and strategic sourcing
• Strong analytical skills with ability to leverage data for decision making process
• Proven track record pf successful collaboration with cross functional teams and senior leaders
• Excellent communications, negotiations and interpersonal skills
• Experience in a global environment is preferred
• Ability to inspire and lead a team, driving performance and fostering a collaborative environment
Education
• BTech in Computer Science or a related field required with a minimum of 10-15 years of related experience of which at least 5+ years of experience as a people manager is required.
