Procurement Manager - Process, Tools, and Continuous Improvement

3 Months ago • 1-5 Years • Manufacturing

Job Summary

Job Description

The Procurement Manager – Process, Tools, and Continuous Improvement at Scientific Games leads the Source-to-Pay process optimization, documentation, and continuous improvement. Responsibilities include process mapping, developing standardized tools (RFP templates, supplier evaluation frameworks), managing change initiatives, developing contingency plans, utilizing data analytics for strategic decision-making, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The role requires strong analytical skills, process improvement expertise, and stakeholder management capabilities. Compliance and risk management are also key aspects. The successful candidate will create and maintain comprehensive documentation for all processes, ensuring compliance with organizational standards and regulations. They will also train and support procurement team members.
Must have:
  • Process optimization & documentation
  • Tool development & implementation
  • Data analytics & reporting
  • Stakeholder management
  • Compliance & risk management

Job Details

Scientific Games:

Scientific Games is the global leader in lottery games, sports betting and technology, and the partner of choice for government lotteries. From cutting-edge backend systems to exciting entertainment experiences and trailblazing retail and digital solutions, we elevate play every day. We push game designs to the next level and are pioneers in data analytics and iLottery. Built on a foundation of trusted partnerships, Scientific Games combines relentless innovation, legendary performance, and unwavering security to responsibly propel the global lottery industry ever forward.

Position Summary

The Procurement Manager – Process, Tools, and Continuous Improvement plays a vital leadership role in Scientific Games, overseeing and enhancing the entire Source-to-Pay process.  Responsibilities include documenting and optimizing the Source-to-Pay process and its sub-processes, delivering standardized tools to enhance procurement’s value, and managing all continuous improvement within the procurement function.

Job Description

  • Process Mapping and Optimization – Lead the end-to-end Source-to-Pay process, identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and drive effectiveness.  Continuously refine sub-processes to align with organizational goals and best practices.
  • Comprehensive Documentation – Develop and maintain detailed documentation for all Source-to-Pay processes, ensuring consistency, transparency, and adherence to organizational standards and compliance requirements.
  • Tool Development – Design and implement standardized tools and templates to enable procurement activities, such as RFP templates, supplier evaluation frameworks, risk management assessments, and department key performance indicator (KPI) dashboard.  Drive adoption through intuitive designs and stakeholder engagement.
  • Tool Maintenance and Enhancement – Continuously evaluate and enhance existing procurement tools to ensure they remain up-to-date, user-friendly, and aligned with evolving business needs and industry trends.
  • Change Management – Highlight the ability to lead and manage change initiatives within procurement processes, tools, and systems.  This includes fostering buy-in across teams and ensuring smooth adoption of new practices.
  • Crisis and Contingency Planning – Address the role in developing contingency plans for procurement disruptions (e.g., supplier failure, market volatility) and ensuring the team is prepared for unexpected challenges.
  • Data Analytics – Harness data analytics to uncover trends, identify improvement opportunities, and support strategic decision-making.  Build data-driven strategies to optimize procurement performance and enhance value delivery.
  • Performance Reporting – Collaborate with the procurement analytics team to develop and deliver comprehensive reports and dashboards on procurement performance, KPIs, and key metrics.  Leverage analytics to provide actionable insights and effectively communicate findings to senior leadership and stakeholders, supporting data-driven decision making.
  • Stakeholder Engagement – Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including finance, manufacturing, and IT, to align procurement processes & tools with organizational goals and objectives.
  • Training and Development – Provide training and support to procurement team members on the use of procurement tools and analytics techniques.  Promote a culture of continuous learning and skill development within the procurement function.
  • Compliance – Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, policies, and procedures throughout the procurement process.  Monitor and enforce compliance requirements related to procurement tools, processes, and data management.  Serve as lead auditee when the procurement function is audited for quality or regulatory compliance.
  • Supplier Relationship Management – Collaborate with procurement tool suppliers and service providers to assess their solutions’ capabilities, enhance relationship, and leverage their expertise in supporting procurement process improvements.
  • Budget Management – Take part in the development and management of procurement budget for assigned scope, ensuring that expenditures are within budgetary constraints and aligned with organizational objectives.
  • Compliance and Risk Management – Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies throughout the procurement process.  Identify and mitigate procurement-related risks to minimize potential disruptions to operations.

Qualifications

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field. (Prior experience in Procurement or Supply Chain Management accepted in lieu of degree)


Years of Related Experience

  • 1-5 years of experience in procurement, operations, or a related field with a focus on process improvement, data analysis, and tool implementation.  Demonstrated ability to identify inefficiencies, recommend solutions, and implement improvements.
  • Advanced knowledge and understanding of procurement processes, best practices, and industry trends, with a focus on strategic sourcing, contract management, and supplier relationship management.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, use hands, operate a computer, and have specific vision abilities to include close and distance vision, and ability to adjust focus working with computer and business equipment.The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. If your position requires you to work in the field, production, and/or warehouse, it is mandatory that you use the approved Personal Protective Equipment.


Work Conditions

Scientific Games, LLC and its affiliates (collectively, “SG”) are engaged in highly regulated gaming and lottery businesses.   As a result, certain SG employees may, among other things, be required to obtain a gaming or other license(s), undergo background investigations or security checks, or meet certain standards dictated by law, regulation or contracts.   In order to ensure SG complies with its regulatory and contractual commitments, as a condition to hiring and continuing to employ its employees, SG requires all of its employees to meet those requirements that are necessary to fulfill their individual roles.  As a prerequisite to employment with SG (to the extent permitted by law), you shall be asked to consent to SG conducting a due diligence/background investigation on you.

This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive; it is intended to identify major responsibilities and requirements of the job. The employee in this position may be requested to perform other job-related tasks and responsibilities than those stated above. 
 

SG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. If you’d like more information about your equal employment opportunity rights as an applicant under the law, please click here for EEOC Poster.

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About The Company

It’s an exciting time as Light & Wonder carves its own path forward as the leading cross-platform global game company, and Scientific Games continues as the world’s leading lottery company and partner of choice for government lotteries.


These strategic business transformations have been a year in the making and would not be possible without a true collaborative effort.

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