Head of Procurement Transformation

Are you ready to take on a dynamic role that combines strategic thinking, innovation, and global collaboration? Join us as a Head of Procurement Transformation and dive into an environment where every day brings new challenges and opportunities for growth! MSC Cruises is seeking an experienced strategic sourcing professional to join our Global Procurement team based in Geneva, Switzerland.

• Drive strategic S2P procurement transformation initiatives within the organisation.
• Define a comprehensive global digital transformation strategy in line with the local leaders' vision and priorities.
• Coordinate change management initiatives to ensure a smooth transition to digital processes and tools for our internal and external stakeholders.
• Showcase your leadership by working as a coach and collaborating with development teams, business partners, product owners, and maybe outside vendors to create a roadmap for achieving goals while maintaining an inclusive workplace culture.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant procurement regulations and standards.
• Work closely with the program management teams globally to deploy a variety of processes, people and technology projects.
• Collaborate with internal and external technology stakeholders to ensure procurement strategies align with business objectives.

PERSONAL SKILLS

• Project management skills, and especially for what concerns technology project execution.
• Continuous improvement mindset, and the ability to impact Supply Chain processes.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and leadership skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Knows how to attract and keep top talent.
• Must have worked on a transformation project with the implementation of Ariba or Jagger suites.
• Can be effective in a constantly developing matrixed organisation with both complex and evolving technology and products.
• Outstanding organisational skills.

We're seeking candidates with a strong bias for action and a drive for continuous improvement. If you're someone who thrives on challenges, adapts quickly to change, and isn't afraid to think outside the box, you'll fit right in.

• University degree in business, supply chain, engineering, or computer sciences.
• 10+ years of strong sourcing experience with a minimum of 3 years experience in a significant leadership global role in Procurement Excellence or Procurement Transformation role.
• Demonstrated analytical skills, data-driven decision making, and the ability to adjust plans based on insights amid ambiguity, complexity, and uncertainty.
• Strong organisational skills, able to work autonomously, prioritise, and manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Calm and resilient with a self-driving attitude.
• Must have worked on a transformation project with the implementation of Ariba or Jagger suites.
• Excellent communication, collaboration and influencing skills, comfortable with stakeholder management in a matrix organisation.
• Perfect command of English (spoken and written). Fluency in other languages, with Italian and French being preferential ones, would be advantageous.

Ready to Join Us?

If you're passionate about making a difference and eager to embark on a global sourcing journey like no other, we want to hear from you! Apply now and be part of a team that's shaping the future of procurement. Note: Limited international travel is required, not exceeding 20% on average.

You will work under the supervision of the CPO and in cooperation with the Procurement Team and Business Partners and will be responsible to:

Align WW digital transformation vision across all stakeholders:

• Define a comprehensive global digital transformation strategy in line with the local leaders' vision and priorities Lead the Source to pay Project WW.
• Coordinate change management initiatives to ensure a smooth transition to digital processes and tools for our internal and external stakeholders.
• Be a champion of change and value creating across both MSC brands and influence the procurement leaders across the global organisation.

VISA REQUIREMENTS (if any)

EU passport or right to work in Switzerland.

Part of the MSC Group, MSC Cruises is the market leader in the Mediterranean, South Africa and South America, and sails year-round in the Mediterranean and the Caribbean. Its seasonal itineraries cover northern Europe, the Atlantic Ocean, South America, southern Africa, and the Persian/Arabian Gulf. MSC Cruises was born in the Mediterranean, and draws inspiration from this heritage to create a unique experience for holidaymakers worldwide. As a result of a euro 6.5 billions investment programme launched in 2003, MSC Cruises' fleet comprises 13 state-of-the-art cruise ships belonging to four different classes: Lirica, Musica, Fantasia and Meraviglia. The fleet's average age is 7 years, the youngest in the industry. In 2014, MSC Cruises launched a euro 9 billion, 10 year investment plan to support the second phase of its growth through the order of up to 11 next generation mega cruise ships. As a result, MSC Cruises' fleet will double by 2026, while the passenger capacity will triple to reach five million passengers per year. MSC Cruises is the first cruise company to develop an investment plan of this length and magnitude. MSC Cruises feels a deep responsibility for the environments in which it operates, and was the first company ever to earn the Bureau Veritas "7 Golden Pearls" for superior management and environmental stewardship. In 2009, MSC Cruises began an enduring partnership with UNICEF to support various programmes assisting children worldwide.