About Illumina:

Illumina is a leading developer, manufacturer, and marketer of life science tools and integrated systems dedicated to making genomics useful for all. Illumina’s integrated Indian global hub in Bengaluru, Illumina India Biotechnology Private Limited, is focused on technology activities that will help usher in the next wave of innovation in healthcare and medical research. If you’re eager to work on challenging projects that uses cutting-edge technology to transform the future of healthcare, this is your chance to join a truly remarkable team.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, implementation, and ongoing management of process improvement initiatives within the Source to Pay (S2P) cycle, utilizing Lean methodologies to enhance efficiency and productivity.
• Drive operational excellence of Direct Procurement operations: monitor and evaluate key performance indicators (KPIs) for Direct Buyers to ensure alignment with overall organizational objectives.
• Promote the adoption of digital collaboration tools for suppliers, focusing on efficiency and seamless integration through the Ariba Network (SCC).
• Oversee large-scale, global cross-functional programs to ensure adherence to established standards, optimizing end-to-end productivity.
• Develop and track performance metrics to ensure adherence to processes, identifying opportunities for corrective actions and continuous improvement.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Drive the Supplier Enablement program to integrate suppliers into the Ariba Network, ensuring seamless onboarding and adoption.
• Collaborate with global stakeholders to support and improve the end-to-end Source to Pay process using Ariba and SAP systems.
• Serve as a liaison between Supply Chain Operations, Process Owners, Suppliers, Global Systems, and Leadership to lead process transformation efforts. Lead and prioritize continuous improvement initiatives based on the best return on investment (ROI) across functional areas.
• Provide hands-on support and troubleshooting for process-related issues during the transition to the Ariba Network, ensuring resolution and smooth implementation.
• Operational Change Management for Procurement improvements.

Knowledge:

• Strong understanding of Direct source to pay processes in a manufacturing company
• Strong MRP, Inventory and part management knowledge
• Strong experience with SAP Material Management (Source and Procurement), Ariba Procure to Order, Ariba Network and Supply Chain Collaboration (SCC)
• Hands-on experience enabling suppliers to the Ariba Network
• Strong experience with MS Office and advanced Excel and PowerPoint abilities
• Project Management and change management skills: have at least 2 years’ experience working with some project management model like PMI, Scrum, etc.
• Strong Source to Pay process experience.
• Strong analytical skills with a focus on systems & process scalability
• Has strong presentation and training skills
• Has experience in project leadership, knowledge and application, best practices, and troubleshooting methods
• Understanding of KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) related to the supply chain
• Able to influence process change via interpersonal skills
• Communicates and influences in a group setting across all levels
• Plans and implements projects, using project management best practices
• Evaluates deliverables in terms of impact on customer experience
• Determines needs for and organizes training activities around new processes

Education / Experience:

• Lean/Six Sigma certification
• Advanced Tableau skills are highly preferred
• APICS Certification highly preferred
• SAP or S/4 Hana Certification in procurement is highly preferred
• Typically requires a minimum of 4 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 3 years and a Master’s degree; or equivalent experience
• Core Job Summary

Position Summary:

Plans, performs and implements process improvement initiatives (such as Lean or Six Sigma). Diagrams and evaluates existing processes. Organizes, leads and facilitates cross-functional project teams. Develops metrics that provide data for process measurement, identifying indicators for future improvement opportunities. Collects data to identify root cause of problems. Measures performance against process requirements. Aligns improvement to performance shortfalls. Provides consultation on the use of re-engineering techniques to improve process performance and product quality. May deliver presentations and training courses including measurement, analysis, improvement and control. Surveys and analyzes best practices for techniques and processes. Communicates team progress. Performs cost and benefit analyses.

Changes to individual responsibilities may occur due to business needs and other related duties may be assigned.

Scope of Responsibilities:

• Applies advanced wide-ranging experience and professional knowledge to provide solutions in creative and effective ways.
• Directs the application of existing principles and guides development of new policies and ideas. Understands the interrelationships of different disciplines.
• Works on complex assignments where problem solving requires in-depth evaluation of varying factors and practices/procedures must be determined.
• Enhances internal and external working relationships and networks with key contacts outside area of expertise.
• Adapts style to differing audiences and frequently advises others on complex matters that relate to the wider business and require persuasion.
• May train and mentor junior level staff.
• Work is reviewed upon completion and is consistent with departmental objectives.
• Exercises judgment in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.

Experience / Education:

• Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 6 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 3 years of experience; or equivalent experience.