Procurement Process and Systems Specialist

The opportunity:
FLSmidth is the leading supplier of engineering equipment and service solutions to customers in the mining and minerals industries for more information please visit Indirect Procurement Process & Systems Specialist is responsible for designing optimizing and maintaining procurement processes and systems to drive efficiency compliance and value creation across the organization.

We are looking for a Senior Processes and Systems Specialist based in Bucharest.

The role ensures seamless system functionality supports users improves reporting capabilities and drives continuous process improvement through strong governance training and communication.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement Process Design & Optimization

Define document and continuously improve end-to-end indirect procurement processes (Source-to-Pay Procure-to-Pay).

Ensure alignment of processes with company policies compliance requirements and best practices.

Identify process gaps inefficiencies and opportunities for standardization and automation.

Lead process improvement initiatives and support digital transformation projects.

Procurement Systems Management

Act as the functional expert for procurement systems (e.g. Coupa Ariba SAP Oracle etc.).

Manage system configuration enhancements and changes in collaboration with IT and vendors.

Ensure system stability performance and data integrity.

Participate in system upgrades implementations and integration projects.

Issue Resolution & User Support

Own and manage procurement system incidents and user issues.

Provide timely troubleshooting root cause analysis and resolution.

Liaise with IT external providers and internal stakeholders to resolve complex system issues.

Maintain issue logs and ensure continuous improvement based on recurring topics.

Reporting & Data Analytics

Develop and maintain procurement dashboards and reports (spend compliance KPIs supplier performance).

Ensure accuracy consistency and availability of procurement data.

Support decision-making through actionable insights and analytics.

Drive automation and standardization of reporting tools.

Training & User Enablement

Design and deliver training programs for procurement tools and processes.

Develop and maintain user guides SOPs and training materials.

Drive adoption of procurement systems and processes across the organization.

Act as a key point of contact for user queries and knowledge sharing.

Communication & Change Management

Lead communication plans for system updates process changes and improvements.

Ensure clear and consistent messaging across stakeholders.

Support management initiatives to enhance user engagement and adoption.

Collaborate with global/regional teams to ensure alignment and consistency.

Governance & Compliance

Ensure procurement processes and systems comply with internal policies and external regulations.

Support audit activities and ensure proper documentation and controls.

Monitor adherence to procurement policies and drive corrective actions where needed.

Key Skills & Competencies

Strong understanding of Procure-to-Pay (P2P) and Source-to-Pay (S2P) processes

Experience with procurement systems (e.g. Coupa Oracle Epicor MM)

Process improvement mindset (Lean Six Sigma knowledge is a plus)

Strong analytical and reporting skills (Excel Power BI or similar tools)

Problem-solving and issue management capabilities

Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

Training and facilitation capabilities

Change management experience

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelors degree in Business Supply Chain Finance or related field

37 years of experience in procurement operations systems or process excellence

Experience working in global or matrix organizations preferred

Proven track record in system implementations or process improvements

As an equal opportunity employer FLSmidth embraces diversity and equality by promoting an environment of inclusion. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply - the more diverse our employees are the stronger our team our commitment to equal opportunity and eliminating bias we kindly request that you exclude personal information such as age ethnicity marital status number of children and photographs from your application materials.

Salary range: 289788 Ron -392067 Ron

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