Program Manager(Procurement Operations, Tail Spend)

2 weeks ago


Richmond Hill, Canada OpenText Full time

OverviewProgram Manager (Procurement Operations, Tail Spend) at OpenText.Your ImpactReporting to the Senior Director of Procurement Operations, the Tail Spend Program Manager is responsible for developing and executing a strategic roadmap to consolidate vendor services in the long tail of low-dollar spend. Drive analytics and best practices to identify and develop solutions for vendor spend optimization. Collaborate with sourcing and category teams to coordinate S2P process improvements for tail spend projects, including identifying, building business cases, enhancing people skills, and integrating AI systems to improve the S2P function. Maintain autonomy and broad understanding of procurement and finance; prioritize input from multiple sources and implement cost-effective solutions.ResponsibilitiesCoordinate translation of high-level business objectives into comprehensive transformation roadmaps.Create and maintain program governance frameworks to ensure strategic alignment across initiatives.Drive project scope and objectives, involve relevant stakeholders, and ensure feasibility and deliverability within timelines.Deliver on multiple cross-functional projects, ensuring stakeholders are informed throughout.Manage relationships and expectations of vendors and business units.Perform risk management and drive decisions on risk acceptance, reduction, or elimination.Provide status updates and escalate to management as needed.Ensure prioritization and alignment of initiatives to meet business and financial goals.Proactively manage changes with clear understanding of impacts and facilitate decision-making.Qualifications & RequirementsEducation: College/University BA in Business, Supply Chain, Economics or Finance.PMP Certification.At least 5 years of project experience in supply chain improvements.5 years’ experience in a similar role, preferably in a global software services/high-tech environment.Strong analytical skills, ability to link results to performance drivers, and minimize financial risks.Excellent written and verbal communication and change management skills with internal and external stakeholders.Experience collaborating with global Senior Level Management.Solution-oriented mindset with a track record of driving accurate and efficient processes in dynamic environments.Expertise using tools such as AI applications, SAP, Ariba, Concur and Microsoft Office.Benefits & Additional InformationOpenText is committed to an inclusive work environment and maintains an Employment Equity and Diversity Policy that protects against discrimination based on culture, national origin, race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, family status, age, veteran status, disability, religion, or other legally protected bases. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please contact hr@opentext.com. #J-18808-Ljbffr



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