Innovation and Digital Transformation Manager – Indirect Procurement

Innovation and Digital Transformation Manager – Indirect Procurement

El Corte Ingles
El Corte Ingles
Madrid, SpainCompetitiveHybridAdded 12 days agoSenior · 5+ years🇬🇧English: Required

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About the role

The project that awaits you.

You will lead the digital transformation of the Indirect Procurement Hub (IPH), driving its evolution toward a Digital Procurement Excellence model, where data, automation, and Artificial Intelligence improve efficiency, accelerate decision-making, and generate greater value for the business.

You will be responsible for defining and driving the Procurement digital strategy and roadmap, evolving and maximizing the value of existing technology platforms and identifying new opportunities in digitalization, automation, Data & Analytics, and Artificial Intelligence.

From a cross-functional position closely linked to the business, you will act as the bridge between Procurement, Technology, Data, and technology vendors, turning Procurement needs into concrete, scalable, and applicable digital solutions, while supporting teams to drive adoption.

We are looking for someone with solid knowledge of Procurement and digital transformation, strategic vision, and an execution-oriented mindset, capable of combining technology, data, and innovation with strong influencing skills and change management.

What you'll do

Main duties and requirements.

  • Define, develop, and execute the Procurement digital transformation strategy and roadmap, aligning technology initiatives with the needs and priorities of the IPH.
  • Lead the functional evolution and optimization of Procurement digital platforms, maximizing the use of Source-to-Pay, SAP Ariba, CLM, SRM, eSourcing, and Spend Analytics solutions, among others.
  • Act as functional Product Owner of Procurement digital solutions, identifying needs, prioritizing enhancements, and coordinating their development, implementation, and continuous improvement with Technology and vendors.
  • Drive the Procurement Data & Analytics strategy, promoting data quality and governance, the development of dashboards, Procurement Analytics, and Self-Service BI capabilities that enable decision-making based on reliable information.
  • Identify and lead opportunities for intelligent process automation through RPA, digital workflows, Low-Code/No-Code, and other technologies that reduce manual tasks and improve productivity.
  • Identify, prioritize, and develop Artificial Intelligence use cases applied to Procurement, including Generative AI initiatives, Copilots, and Agentic AI solutions.
  • Lead end-to-end digitalization projects, from identifying the need and functional definition to implementation, results measurement, and scaling.
  • Analyze trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in Digital Procurement, driving pilots and new solutions with the potential to generate value.
  • Manage relationships and coordination with Technology, Data, technology vendors, and specialized partners, ensuring solutions meet the real needs of the business.
  • Drive change management and digital adoption, supporting Procurement teams, promoting new ways of working, and developing a culture oriented toward data, innovation, and continuous improvement.

What you'll get

We offer you a variety of social benefits that will contribute to your well-being.

- Exclusive discounts and financing options. 

- Life insurance. 

- Corporate University. 

- Ongoing training for professional development. 

- Study aid for employees' children.

- In-house medical service. 

- Flexible compensation plan. 

How you'll work

full-time

hybrid

About the company & team

Are you looking to develop your talent and find a place where your effort is recognized?  We offer you a dynamic, close-knit, and forward-looking environment. Here, every day is a new opportunity to learn, grow, and shine. Imagine being part of a diverse team where evolution and customer service are our priority. At El Corte Inglés, our work is a shared passion. 

Requirements

  • University degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Telecommunications, Business Administration, or related fields.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in digital transformation applied to Procurement, Digital Procurement, Procurement Transformation, Procurement Excellence, or digitalization projects related to Procurement.
  • Solid knowledge of Procurement processes, with the ability to understand business needs and translate them into digital solutions.
  • Experience with Source-to-Pay platforms, especially SAP Ariba, Coupa, Jaggaer, Ivalua, or equivalent solutions, as well as knowledge of CLM, SRM, and Procurement Analytics solutions.
  • Experience as a Product Owner, functional lead, or leader of enterprise platform evolution, managing business needs and technology developments.
  • Experience in Data & Analytics, Business Intelligence, reporting, and data management/governance.
  • Experience in process automation projects using RPA, BPM, Low-Code/No-Code, Power Platform, or other similar technologies.
  • Knowledge and application of Generative and/or Agentic Artificial Intelligence, with experience in use cases or projects applied to Procurement especially valued.
  • Experience leading digital transformation and organizational change projects, working cross-functionally with Technology, Data, business, and external partners.
  • Experience in Procurement Excellence, PMO, Agile methodologies, and change management is a plus.
  • Advanced level of English.
  • Strong leadership and cross-functional influencing, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Proactive, autonomous, and execution-oriented profile, with the ability to turn needs and opportunities into concrete solutions.
  • Innovation, product, and continuous improvement mindset, with the ability to drive adoption and generate commitment among teams.

Additional information

If this position interests you, we invite you to apply, as your experience could be very valuable to us. In our company, all people are welcome.

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