Procurement Operations Manager
Glovo
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.