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As a Senior Procurement Operations Manager – Cross Category at Roche, you will help shape and continuously improve how procurement is delivered across our global Delivery organization. You’ll focus on strengthening core procurement processes and systems—covering category management, sourcing, supplier management, contracting, content, and eSourcing—while driving efficiency, automation, and consistent execution.
You’ll operate in a highly collaborative, international environment, working closely with Procurement, IT, Roche Services & Solutions, and regional teams. This role combines strategic thinking with hands-on execution and offers the opportunity to influence how procurement operates at scale.
This position sits within the Procurement Operations Cross Categories team, reporting to the Cross-Category Operations Management Team Lead.
A global role with broad exposure across procurement categories and regions
The opportunity to drive real change through process optimization and digital solutions
Close collaboration with senior stakeholders and cross-functional experts
A platform to apply structured thinking, continuous improvement, and innovation
Room to grow as a subject matter expert, project lead, and trusted advisor
In this role, you will help ensure strong, efficient, and future-ready procurement operations across categories and regions. Your key responsibilities include:
Serve as a subject matter expert for procurement operations, processes, systems, and automation, supporting day-to-day execution and complex purchasing needs.
Drive continuous improvement by identifying and implementing process, system, and automation enhancements across end-to-end procurement.
Coordinate and support system and process changes, including enhancements, User Acceptance Testing, configuration, documentation, and training.
Ensure compliance with procurement policies and operational controls, including audit support and risk mitigation activities.
Collaborate closely with global procurement, IT, and business teams to align priorities, deliver projects, and create value at scale.
Experience & Education
University degree (business or information technology preferred)
6+ years of experience in procurement operations, process management, or technology management
Strong understanding of procurement practices, Procure-to-Pay (P2P), and eSourcing systems
Experience working in matrix or global organizations
Skills & Capabilities
Lean Six Sigma and/or Agile methodology expertise
Ability to translate complex stakeholder needs into practical process or system solutions
Strong understanding of local site variations while maintaining a global process mindset
Experience leading or supporting improvement initiatives using Lean, Agile, or similar methods
Familiarity with enterprise procurement systems and tools
Business-level fluency in English
Enterprise thinker with a strong customer and value-driven mindset
Action-oriented, pragmatic, and comfortable influencing without authority
Curious, collaborative, and committed to continuous learning
Inclusive team player who shares knowledge and welcomes diverse perspectives
Comfortable connecting ideas across teams, functions, and regions
Where pay transparency applies, details are provided based on the primary posting location. For this role, the primary location is Madrid. If you are interested in additional locations where the role may be available, we will provide the relevant compensation details later in the hiring process.
A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100’000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.
Let’s build a healthier future, together.
Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.