Procurement Operations Manager (India)
TriNet is a leading provider of comprehensive human resources solutions for small to midsize businesses (SMBs). We enhance business productivity by enabling our clients to outsource their HR function to onestrategic partner and allowing them to focus on operating and growing their core businesses. Our full-service HR solutions include features such as payroll processing, human capital consulting, employment law compliance and employee benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans and workers’ compensation insurance.
TriNet has a nationwide presence and an experienced executive team. Our stock is publicly traded on the NYSE under the ticker symbol TNET. If you’re passionate about innovation and making an impact on the large SMB market, come join us as we power our clients’ business success with extraordinary HR. Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single requirement. At TriNet, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every single qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles.
A Brief Overview
This position is the lead member of the Procurement Operations team and will be accountable for leading and
executing on key strategic and operational aspects throughout the P2P lifecycle supporting leadership and
business partners. This role will be a mix of operations expertise, research, data analysis and technology and
relationship management. This role will also have responsibilities in local purchasing activities as needed.
Qualified candidate should be results driven, highly effective communicator, detailed-oriented, and proficient in
long range strategic planning and one who thrives in a team based, dynamic and evolving environment. This
candidate will also be responsible for supporting and coaching junior level colleagues in the procurement
department.
Locations
India (On-site)
What you will do
Participate in project management activities, program development efforts, process enhancement
initiatives, and compliance management efforts intended to facilitate achievement of objectives.
Co-lead offshore Procurement Operations resources to support end-to-end procure-to-pay process
including ticket management, Third-Party Lifecycle process, Stakeholder Management, Vendor/Supplier
Engagement, and Critical issue Management. Support local purchasing as needed.
Researches, analyzes, coordinates, and responds to the needs of the business and/or identified
project/program using various sources, preparing reports (weekly, monthly and quarterly) for
dissemination to management, partners and executives.
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Demonstrates superior data analysis as well as building and maintaining dashboards to track key
operational indicators, pulling insights from the data to help develop and drive future goals for
operational enhancements that improve program, user experience and/or business outcomes.
Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure procurement performance, analyzing
data to assist leadership with making informed decisions.
Provides P2P support including educating purchasers on procurement requirements, tools and systems,
procedures and policies. Develops and delivers training and assistance to users answering questions and
requests for assistance. Provides information and explanations regarding software, applications, and
operations.
Conduct on-going analysis of Procurement reporting to identify defective trends, continuous process
improvement and automation opportunities.
Translates voice of customer into process evolutions to be incredibly responsive to business’s needs and
to improve operational impacts on user experience, user satisfaction, as well as other business outcomes.
Collaborates with department people leaders to provide high quality, ongoing coaching and support to
junior level analysts reflective of TriNet's leadership profile and Core Values.
Education Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required
Experience Qualifications
Typically 8+ years Experience in a procurement operations or finance operations related role with strong
focus on procurement tools and systems and processes. required
Typically 2+ years in project and program management preferred
Skills and Abilities
Highly demonstrated ability to research, analyze and report on various data elements from multiple
sources.
Decision-making skills and analytical understanding
Strong inquiry management and customer service skills; demonstrated effectiveness with supplier
relations.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. (Advanced proficiency)
Strong prioritization, organizational and time management skills. (Advanced proficiency)
Ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced and progressive environment.
Ability to learn and develop new skills.
Ability to follow up on pending issues, take initiative and call out problems.
Deep technical capability along with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to understands the full P2P cycle quickly.
Ability to communicate across multiple organizations and levels, fostering and developing a strong
working relationship with key cross-functional working areas to ensure stakeholders needs are taken into
consideration.
Travel Requirements
Minimal
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Work Environment
Work in clean, pleasant, and comfortable office or home setting. The work environment characteristics
described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential
functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable persons with disabilities to
perform the essential functions.
Position is primarily in-office with some remote opportunity.
Please Note: TriNet reserves the right to change or modify job duties and assignments at any time. The above job description is not all encompassing. Position functions and qualifications may vary depending on business necessity.
TriNet is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants based on race, religion,color, disability, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), age, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics. Any applicant with a mental or physical disability who requires an accommodation during the application process should contact recruiting@trinet.com to request such an accommodation.
