Procurement Operations Manager

Glovo is part of the Delivery Hero Group, the world’s pioneering local delivery platform, our mission is to deliver an amazing experience—fast, easy, and to your door. We operate in around 65 countries worldwide. Headquartered in Berlin, Germany. Delivery Hero has been listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since 2017 and is part of the MDAX stock market index.

We are looking for a Procurement Operations Manager to lead and continuously improve our procurement operations and join our Global Procurement team in Barcelona, at the Glovo office. The role combines operational leadership, people management, analytics and process excellence, with a strong focus on delivering efficient, compliant and scalable procurement services. You will lead a team of procurement professionals and work closely with Procurement, Finance, Technology and other stakeholders to drive operational performance and support the continued evolution of our procurement function. What You'll Do Lead procurement operations, ensuring efficient, accurate and compliant execution of processes within the team's scope, including Purchase Requisition to Purchase Order.

Lead, coach and develop the team, setting clear objectives and fostering a culture of ownership, collaboration and continuous improvement.

Own operational KPIs and SLAs, using data and analytics to monitor performance, identify trends and drive improvement actions.

Develop meaningful reporting and translate procurement data into actionable insights for leadership and key stakeholders.

Identify and lead opportunities to simplify, standardise, digitalise and automate procurement processes.

Partner with Technology and other teams on process and system enhancements, from requirements definition and testing through implementation and adoption.

Ensure adherence to procurement policies, approval requirements and internal controls, supporting strong governance and audit readiness.

Manage complex operational issues and escalations, driving root-cause resolution and sustainable solutions.

Build strong cross-functional relationships and act as a key Procurement Operations partner to Procurement, Accounts Payable, Finance Systems and the business.

Relevant experience in Procurement Operations, Source-to-Pay, Procure-to-Pay or a comparable operational environment, ideally within an international organisation.

Proven experience leading and developing teams.

Strong understanding of procurement processes, systems, governance and controls.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience using data and KPIs to drive decisions and improvements.

Experience leading process improvement, digitalisation, automation or transformation initiatives.

Strong project and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively across functions and organisational levels.

Experience with SAP Ariba and SAP is highly desirable; proficiency in Excel and BI/reporting tools such as Looker, Tableau or equivalent.

Strong communication skills and a proactive, solution-oriented approach

🌟 An enticing equity plan that lets you own a piece of the action. 💪 Top-notch private health insurance to keep you at your peak. 🍔 Monthly Glovo credit to satisfy your cravings! 💳 Discounts on transportation, food, and even kindergarten expenses. 🏊 Discounted gym memberships to keep you energised. 🏖️ Extra time off, the freedom to work from home two days a week, and the opportunity to work from anywhere for up to three weeks a year! 👪 Enhanced parental leave and an office-based nursery. 🧠 Online therapy and wellbeing benefits to ensure your mental well-being.

At Glovo, your success is defined by both results and behaviors. We hire for excellence in craft and for the Leadership Principles that shape how we think, decide, and collaborate. What you achieve matters and how you achieve it defines us. Together, they move the business forward and deliver great experiences. Learn more about our Leadership Principles here . Here at Glovo, we thrive on diversity, we believe it enhances our teams, products, and culture. We know that the best ideas come from a mashup of brilliant diverse minds. This is why we are committed to providing equal opportunities to talent from all backgrounds – all genders, racial/diverse backgrounds, abilities, ages, sexual orientations and all other unique characteristics that make you YOU. We will encourage you to bring your authentic self to work, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels heard. Feel free to note your pronouns in your application (e.g., she/her/hers, he/him/his, they/them/theirs, etc). So, ready to take the wheel and make this the ride of your life?

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