Senior Manager Procurement Enablement & Governance

Role Purpose

Lead integrated execution across Source-to-Pay (S2P), Data & Analytics, and the Supplier Onboarding & Data Hub, while strengthening Procurement-wide governance, controls and audit readiness. Translate the approved Procurement strategy into prioritised delivery, measurable performance and sustainable operating practices; proactively recommend improvements and adjustments.

Leadership & Strategic Delivery

·         Lead and develop resources across S2P, Data & Analytics, and Supplier Onboarding & Data Hub; align priorities, capacity, capabilities and performance.

·         Translate Procurement priorities into an integrated delivery roadmap, coordinating resources, milestones, dependencies and performance reviews; recommend corrective actions where needed.

·         Drive adoption and continuous improvement of S2P processes and platforms.

Data, Insights & Supplier Governance

·         Direct implementation of procurement data standards, taxonomy, quality controls and KPI definitions with Finance, IT and other relevant stakeholders.

·         Oversee supplier lifecycle and master-data governance, ensuring consistent onboarding, maintenance, blocking and offboarding practices.

·         Lead the transition to Power BI and automated reporting; ensure reliable dashboards, monthly Procurement reporting and operating-mechanism reviews, with actionable performance insights.

Procurement Governance, Controls & Assurance

·         Maintain and continuously improve a consistent, current framework of Procurement policies, Delegation of Authority, SOPs and work instructions across the S2P lifecycle, including sustainability; eliminate duplication, gaps and conflicting requirements.

·         Embed and monitor risk-based controls, including applicable SOX requirements, segregation of duties, approvals, exception handling and evidence retention.

·         Coordinate audit readiness, ISO-related requirements, audit responses and remediation; track control deficiencies through verified closure.

Cross-functional Execution & Performance

·         Coordinate Procurement, Finance, IT and specialist stakeholders to implement agreed priorities, clarify accountabilities and deliver measurable improvements.

·         Assess governance, data and control implications of material process or system changes before implementation.

·         Provide leadership with concise reporting on delivery, adoption, operational performance, control effectiveness, risks and decisions required.

Qualifications & Experience

·         5–8+ years of relevant experience in procurement operations, transformation, process governance, data or internal controls, including international cross-functional delivery.

·         Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Data, Risk or related field; demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary resources.

·         Strong S2P and procurement systems knowledge (Coupa or equivalent), data governance, performance reporting and audit/control frameworks. Highly desirable.

Core Competencies

·         Strategic execution, people leadership, prioritisation and accountability.

·         Ability to connect processes, systems, data, governance and controls into scalable operating practices.

·         Analytical judgement, constructive challenge, stakeholder influence and communication.

For positions based in Italy, the compensation range applicable to this role is outlined below:

€71,400.00 - €90,300.00

FR : Dans le cadre de sa politique Diversité, Evotec étudie, à compétences égales, toutes les candidatures dont celles des personnes en situation de handicap.

EN: In the frame of our Diversity policy, Evotec considers, with equal competences, all applications including people with disabilities.

IT: In compliance with fundamental ethical and professional principles and with Legislative Decree 198/2006, Evotec is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a safe, diverse, and inclusive workplace built on mutual respect. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates and employees based on their skills, experience, and professional qualifications. In line with our ethical and professional principles, all employment-related decisions, including recruitment and selection processes, are made fairly and without any form of discrimination. All qualified candidates will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, sex, age, disability, genetic information, gender expression, gender identity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.